Cooper Flagg sharpens his knives and launches his attack on the “Rookie of the Year” award. A legendary duel could break out. But the big fairy tale for the Mavs takes place in the shadow of Flagg.
A quarter of the season is already over and we’re looking at the status of the gem from the last draft. As is the case every year, you have to keep in mind that young players often need a little time to get used to the NBA level. And not every year has Victor Wembanyama in its ranks, so the classic counting stats often don’t tell the whole story.
What is striking this year is the diversity of the young talent. Memphis has drafted a copy of the young Kawhi Leonard and “Baby Jokic” is up to mischief in New Orleans. Meanwhile, an epic duel between old friends is emerging at the top.
About the process: We look at the top 10 young players. The ranking corresponds to our picks for the “All-Rookie” teams and “Rookie of the Year”. Let’s get started!
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