Rookies Stand Out in the First Part of the NBA Season

The first part of the NBA season is coming to a close, and rookie performances have come into full view. Currently, 9 rookies are averaging more than ten points per game. The trio of Lendeborg, Acuff Jr and Boozer appears to be the favorite in the Rookie of the Year award race.

Warriors wing Lendeborg has surprised everyone with his fearlessness on the court and a three-point shooting rate much better than expected. Boozer, however, has not matched that success in efficiency. Still, the fact that the Grizzlies are a surprise team, and that the former Duke player ranks among the top two of the group in points, rebounds and assists, is notable. Memphis management has made it clear that it sees Boozer as one of the cornerstones of the new project.

The only surprise name on the list of nine is Meleek Thomas. The shooting guard from Arkansas was picked by the Cavaliers at the start of the second round. He has already found his place in the rotation of a team aiming for a significant role in the Eastern Conference.

Due to injuries on the Thunder, Spanish center Aday Mara is also getting significant minutes. He is performing well in the two-center setup alongside Hartenstein. On the other hand, Dybantsa and Peterson, the first two picks, appear to have made a quiet start to the season. Both players are expected to start making their names known in the coming months.