Rookie of the Year Power Rankings

Highlighting the top five ROY candidates through the first quarter of the season

Josh Weinstein

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Dec. 3, 2019

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5

PJ Washington

The 12th overall selection is one of the most efficient rookies in his class. Washington ranks first in effective field goal percentage among first-year players averaging 25 or more minutes, thanks in part to the fact he's hitting nearly 44% of his 3-point attempts.

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Future looks bright

MIN
27.6
PTS
11.8
REB
5.0
AST
1.6
eFG%
57.9
PER
15.2

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4

RJ Barrett

The native of Mississauga, Ontario, is one of the Knicks' few bright spots in what's quickly becoming another dreadful campaign in The Big Apple.

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Under the bright lights

MIN
32.5
PTS
14.7
REB
5.3
AST
3.2
eFG%
43.3
PER
11.2

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3

Eric Paschall

The second-round pick continues to showcase his overlooked offensive upside on a snakebitten Warriors squad. The Villanova product ranks third on his team in scoring behind injured guards Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell.

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Making the most of his opportunity

MIN
31.7
PTS
17.3
REB
5.4
AST
1.8
eFG%
53.8
PER
16.5

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2

Kendrick Nunn

The 24-year-old is producing impressive numbers for the Heat after tearing up the G League last season. Head coach Erik Spoelstra already relies on Nunn as a key figure in Miami's balanced attack.

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No ordinary rookie

MIN
29.1
PTS
16.1
AST
3.2
STL
1.2
eFG%
54.4
PER
14.4

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1

Ja Morant

The Grizzlies floor general is a must-watch talent thanks to his electrifying handle, elite court vision, and creativity in transition. If he can overcome recent back troubles, Morant should remain the clear-cut Rookie of the Year favorite all season long.

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Off to a strong start

MIN
28.7
PTS
18.6
AST
6.4
STL
1.4
eFG%
48.8
PER
18.9

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