Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham highlight NBA's 2021-22 All-Rookie teams
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham highlight the 2021-2022 All-Rookie teams, the NBA announced on Wednesday.
2021-22 All-Rookie first team
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | Raptors |
| Evan Mobley | Cavaliers |
| Cade Cunningham | Pistons |
| Franz Wagner | Magic |
| Jalen Green | Rockets |
Barnes, Mobley, and Cunningham were all unanimous first-team selections. Orlando Magic wing Franz Wagner and Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green fill out the remaining two spots.
2021-22 All-Rookie second team
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Herbert Jones | Pelicans |
| Josh Giddey | OKC |
| Bones Hyland | Nuggets |
| Ayo Dosunmu | Bulls |
| Chris Duarte | Pacers |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones led All-Rookie second team with 32 first-team votes and 59 second-team votes, finishing one more total point higher than Oklahoma City Thunder wing Josh Giddey.
Jones and Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu were the only second-round selections to make All-Rookie squads, picked at No. 35 and No. 38, respectively.
Golden State Warriors wing Jonathan Kuminga finished five points behind Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte, the final rookie to make second team.
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