Zion, Morant, Herro highlight 2019-20 All-Rookie teams
The NBA announced its annual All-Rookie teams for the 2019-20 season.
Rookie of the Year Ja Morant led all players with 100 first-team votes, while undrafted Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn finished right behind him with 98. Brandon Clarke also earned a spot, joining Morant as the second Memphis Grizzlies rookie on the squad.
New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson and Golden State Warriors second-rounder Eric Paschall round out the first-team frontcourt. Paschall received one more overall point (116) in voting than Heat sharpshooter Tyler Herro to qualify for the first team.
| First Team | Player |
|---|---|
| G | Ja Morant |
| G | Kendrick Nunn |
| F | Eric Paschall |
| F | Brandon Clarke |
| F | Zion Williamson |
Herro, undrafted Toronto Raptors product Terence Davis, and Chicago Bulls guard Coby White comprise the All-Rookie second team's backcourt. Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards, and PJ Washington of the Charlotte Hornets were the lone forwards honored with second-team selections.
| Second Team | Player |
|---|---|
| G | Coby White |
| G | Tyler Herro |
| G | Terence Davis |
| F | PJ Washington |
| F | Rui Hachimura |