This class of rookies around the NBA had great expectations coming in and it is paying off right away. The class looked deep heading into draft night and it is proving to be just that.
Cade Cunningham returned to the court quickly after missing some time in the beginning of the season. The Detroit Pistons made Cunningham the first-overall pick and are getting a return on their investment.
There have been some names expected at the top but also somewhat have burst onto the scene earlier than expected. Here, we will take a look at the top five rookies in the league to this point.
First, let’s take a quick look at some honorable mentions. Chris Duarte was one of the oldest prospects in the draft and his experience spaying off.
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The Oregon product is contributing on a nightly basis to the Boston Celtics off the bench. Also, Jalen Green came into the league with high hopes and is looking like he is going to be a star. Green just returned from an injury but is scoring 14 points a night for Houston.
With that being said, let’s breakdown the top five rookies in the league to this point.
