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Who Wins Rookie of The Year?

Good thread. Kaminsky would be a good bet. Also, no one has mentioned Porz who has the same odds.

As far as who I think will actually win it: Russell.
 
If Kobe is healthy all year, I have my doubts about Russell. Grumpy old man gonna sabatge the youngin' by trying to show him he's still the best. If Kobe is injured, then I'm in agreement with Russell. I'll go with Okador if Kobe stays healthy.
 
Mudiay will get some serious minutes, assuming Ty is gone. Denver seems to be in full tank mode. If they go that route Mudiay gets free run and lots of minutes. I think 76ers in theory have to try a little harder, they cant keep all out tanking. Jahlil might not even start. Minnesota is going to try hard this year. KAT might start but I think he will come off the bench for about half the season. Depends where De'Angelo ends up. He could be traded or the Lakers could bring in some big name FA so he does not get that many minutes or takes a back seat ala Exum last year. Johnson might not be a bad bet either. His team might really struggle and he is more NBA ready than a lot of rookies on a bad team.

So my top 2 are Mudiay and Johnson.
 
Considering the odds

I like Russel cuz I think he has the best shot at actually winning it

Next I like Hezonja. He should be higher than 16/1. He is going to be important in Orlando.
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Then Winslow. Even if Wade is back Winslow should play a major role

I don't like Okafor at those odds. ****ty teams make guards and wings look good not necessarily bigs. I'd take Towns over Okafor. There is enough talent around him for Towns to have a good year
 
Broncster said:
Mudiay will get some serious minutes, assuming Ty is gone. Denver seems to be in full tank mode. If they go that route Mudiay gets free run and lots of minutes. I think 76ers in theory have to try a little harder, they cant keep all out tanking. Jahlil might not even start. Minnesota is going to try hard this year. KAT might start but I think he will come off the bench for about half the season. Depends where De'Angelo ends up. He could be traded or the Lakers could bring in some big name FA so he does not get that many minutes or takes a back seat ala Exum last year. Johnson might not be a bad bet either. His team might really struggle and he is more NBA ready than a lot of rookies on a bad team.

So my top 2 are Mudiay and Johnson.
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Mudiay played like 10 Chinese League games and didn't do that great. He is going to be like Exum in his first year, maybe a little better offensively.
 
I think Russell is going to have trouble adjusting to NBA defense, especially when it comes to finishing.

Okafor's game is just NBA made in terms of polish and size. He can score on Eastern Conference bigs from day 1.
 
Cy said:
I think Russell is going to have trouble adjusting to NBA defense, especially when it comes to finishing.
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Maybe but he will still be a great passer and great shooter no matter what.
I agree that he may struggle to finish at the rim though.
 
Cy said:
Mudiay played like 10 Chinese League games and didn't do that great. He is going to be like Exum in his first year, maybe a little better offensively.
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He played great at times in China but he had ups and downs. Everyone says how hard he worked though even if it was frustrating for him. If Exum got more minutes, started from day 1 and had better offense he would have been in the running for Rookie of the year.

Although like last year injuries will probably be the biggest factor in who wins this. If embiid can play and is healthy I would take him over Okafor to win this.
 
Broncster said:
He played great at times in China but he had ups and downs. Everyone says how hard he worked though even if it was frustrating for him. If Exum got more minutes, started from day 1 and had better offense he would have been in the running for Rookie of the year.

Although like last year injuries will probably be the biggest factor in who wins this. If embiid can play and is healthy I would take him over Okafor to win this.
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Well I disagree with nearly everything said in this post.
 
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