8 rookies other than Morant and Williamson in line to make an All-Rookie Team

RJ Barrett is averaging over 13 points per game. [Image Source: Flickr | Dan Garcia]
RJ Barrett is averaging over 13 points per game. [Image Source: Flickr | Dan Garcia]

Tyler Herro and Kendrick Nunn have played large roles on a Heat team currently fourth in the East.

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It seems like when people talk about this year’s rookie class, the only two names that are brought up are Ja Morant and Zion Williamson. While what both of them have done thus far in their first season is nothing short of phenomenal, there are other first-year players who have been producing.

Here are eight rookies other than Morant and Williamson who are making their case to be an All-Rookie Team member. Players are listed alphabetically.

Other rookies who didn’t quite make the list include Jaxson Hayes (Pelicans), Eric Paschall (Warriors), and De’Andre Hunter (Hawks).

1

RJ Barrett, Knicks

Selected by the Knicks third overall, Barrett has had his growing pains as he tries to find a more consistent shot (38.7 percent FG, 30.9 percent 3PT, 60.percent FT). He gives great effort on defense though, and is a very good rebounder at the shooting guard position.

2

Brandon Clarke, Grizzlies

The 21st overall pick, Clarke has played a vital role on a Memphis team that surprisingly holds the eighth seed in the West (averages of 12 points, 5.8 rebounds, 62.3 percent field goal shooting). According to ESPN, he will miss at least the next two weeks due to a quad injury he sustained on Monday.

3

Rui Hachimura, Wizards

While he missed a month and a half from mid-December until early February, Hachimura (ninth overall pick) has proven himself to be a likely future staple for the Wizards for years to come. He has struggled from deep (27.0 percenton threes), but has posted strong averages of 13.9 points and 5.9 rebounds.

4

Tyler Herro, Heat

Herro has proven to be one of the sharpshooters of this year’s rookie class, but he has unfortunately missed nine straight games with an ankle injury. He’s averaging 13.1 points while connecting on 39.3 percent of his three-point tries.

5

Kendrick Nunn, Heat

An undrafted rookie, Nunn has been one of the league’s biggest surprises and has started at point guard in all 55 of his appearances. Other than Morant and Williamson, he leads all rookies in scoring (15.7) and has scored 20+ on 16 different occasions.

6

Michael Porter Jr., Nuggets

After missing all of his first year with a back injury (drafted 14th overall in 2018), Porter Jr. hasn’t received a lot of minutes this season on a deep Nuggets team (14.2 per game). In somewhat limited minutes, he has been productive though with averages of 7.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and a 50.8 field goal percentage.

7

P.J. Washington, Hornets

Picked 12th overall, Washington has been Charlotte’s starting power forward since day one. He’s proven to be an accurate long-distance shooter (38.3 percent on three-point tries), has averaged nearly 12 points a night, and also has averaged nearly a block per game.

8

Coby White, Bulls

The seventh overall pick, White has averaged 12.3 points but has been on a recent scoring tear. In Chicago’s last three contests, he has averaged 33.7 points. According to CBS Sports, he became the first ever rookie to score at least 30 in three straight games off the bench.

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