Rookie of the Year Contenders

[tatters]

So as this is the 1st season of the NBL, I thought I'd write myself an article that I can keep updating as the season goes along withe regards to Rookie ratings and the most likely ROTY contenders. These 5 represent the most likely, barring a sudden surge from an outsider, contenders...

Brandon Roy - Blazers 36.4mins 18.2pts 5.7rebs 4.3ass 1.4stls 2.3tos
Currently leading the surprising Blazers to a 12-7 record. Roy is doing a little bit of everything and leads all rookies in assists. He also won the seasons 1st Rookie of the Month award.

Adam Morrison - Bobcats 33.4mins 19.6pts 5.3rebs 3.3ass 2.4tos
Like Roy, Morrison is leading his equally surprising Bobcats team to a decent record (11-7). Morrison currently leads all Rookies in scoring and leads the entire NBL in FT%. If he played some defence may well have beaten Roy to the 1st ROTM award.

JJ Redick - Magic 31.9mins 18.0pts 3.7rebs 3.4ass 1.4stls 2.3tos
Another Rookie leading his team in scoring, the sharp shooting Redick is shooting high %s across the board. The fact that Dwight Howard isn't getting a look-in in terms of being an option is testament to his outside prowess.

Andrea Bargnani - Raptors 31.1mins 12.2pts 5.3rebs 1.3ass 1.4stls 2.2tos
The #1 pick had a tough start to his NBL career, but has rebounded nicely the last couple of sims. His %s are not the best, but expect them to get better as he starts to find his feet later in the season.

LeMarcus Aldridge - Blazers 22.9mins 11.5pts 6.7rebs 1.2ass 1.5tos
Without doubt the most efficient of the Rookies, Aldridge wins the per 48min stats race hands down. Leading all rookies in rebounding despite his limited minutes means that, given major minutes, he could vault into top position for the ROTY prize.

[WillC]

Nice. This seems like an accurate top five. It'll be a close battle between Morrison and Roy for Rookie of the Year.

I bet Dwight Howard absolutely hates JJ Redick and Scott. I'm sure he'll leave via FA at the first opportunity he gets.

My main rookie, Tyrus Thomas, is putting up 5.8ppg, 5.3rpg and 0.9bpg in just 19.0mpg. Most impressively, he's shooting .495 FG%. Nice to see that he's not forcing his shots.

[Infamousdane]

Nice Article. I love what Roy, Morrison, JJ and LeMarcus have been doing. Andrea is has done a lot better over a couple sims, but he is a project. He has shown signs though to be a solid player in a couple of years.

[ducky]

Yeah Roy has been tearing it up. As for Aldridge I don't know why he ain't getting much time, stupid lafrentz.

[James]

Nice Northerner. Will, put this on the front page.

[WillC]

You think I'd know how?!

[aar]

My vote narrowly goes to Roy for now

[Scott]

admin said:

Nice. This seems like an accurate top five. It'll be a close battle between Morrison and Roy for Rookie of the Year.

I bet Dwight Howard absolutely hates JJ Redick and Scott. I'm sure he'll leave via FA at the first opportunity he gets.

My main rookie, Tyrus Thomas, is putting up 5.8ppg, 5.3rpg and 0.9bpg in just 19.0mpg. Most impressively, he's shooting .495 FG%. Nice to see that he's not forcing his shots.

LOL, once he starts shooting better than 43.8% while not even being an option, I'll make him one. Dwight is still better at this point in his career focusing on his defense and rebounding. His points should all come from down in the paint. Our coaches have talked to him extensively about this, and he's very comfortable with our team philosophy. He knows that he's the future in Orlando and will be our top offensive option at some point in the next few seasons. Howard can see the results that come from using our outside offense, with the team scoring 102.5 PPG. After not being in the playoffs last season, he's very happy to be contending in the East.