Post by ucfinfan86 on Jun 21, 2019 12:43:50 GMT
This is my ranking of the top 10 rookies from this season. It is a combination of how they played this season, ratings, and potential
1. SF John Havlicek., Cavs, 20
B+ B+ A- A C+ A
82 29.8 15.1 5.7 3.5 1.6 0.6 1.4 44% 77% 34%
82 29.8 15.1 5.7 3.5 1.6 0.6 1.4 44% 77% 34%
Unsurprisingly Havlicek was the best rookie this year and he played a huge role on one of the best teams in the league on his way to Rookie of the Year. He could easily be a starter, but he fits so well into the 6th man jack of all trades role and can try to utilize his draft notes. The most encouraging part of his rookie season is his immediate impact defensively. Not many SFs average 1.6 steals and to do it as a rookie is impressive in under 30mpg. He should easily be a 1.5 steal and 1 block player in the near future.
Strengths: Defense, All Around AbilityNeeds to improve: 3pt Shooting, Rebounding
2. PG Gianfranco Pieri, 76ers, 22
C+ A- A- A- C A
75 33.3 16.2 5.4 5.9 1.3 0.4 2.2 44% 82% 45%
75 33.3 16.2 5.4 5.9 1.3 0.4 2.2 44% 82% 45%
Slough seems to have unearthed a gem at #11. He has a huge TC and had a pretty productive rookie season on a borderline playoff team. His assists are lower than expected, but he played much of the year as a 1-2 sub. His 3pt% is encouraging to already be at 45% as a rookie on a good number of attempts (303). At the very least the 76ers should have a league average PG for the foreseeable future with a chance for him to develop into something more.
Strengths: 3pt ShootingNeeds to improve: Passing/Handling
3. SG Dick Barnett., Nets, 23
B A C+ B D+ B
79 28.4 14.1 3 3.5 1.1 0.2 1.2 50% 85% 43%
Barnett had a very strong rookie season shooting 50% and was the league leader in FG% 2/3 of the way through the season. His shooting %s backed up what shows in his scouting report, but he’ll need to raise the volume for him to become what I think he has the potential to be. He was a non-option as a 1-2-3 sub all year. He needs to fill out the rest of his game, specifically steals and rebounding to reach his ceiling as a potential allstar
Strengths: Scoring, Lack of turnovers
Needs to improve: Rebounding, Steals
4. PF Gus Johnson., Mavs, 19
B+ C C B+ A- A
82 29.8 11.4 9.9 2.5 0.8 1.7 2 40% 67% 24%
Gus put together a strong rookie season on a terrible Mavericks team. He should have no problem becoming a double-double player with 2+ blocks a game. His 40% seems to be the norm for young bigs. In order to live up to the hype of the #2pick, he will need to increase that % into atleast the 43% area though. The brightest spot is the 1.7 blocks, which is very encouraging for a 19yo rookie. With B+ inside already to go along with B+ Defense and A- Rebounding, he should be an A A A player shortly. 82 29.8 11.4 9.9 2.5 0.8 1.7 2 40% 67% 24%
Strengths: Blocking/Rebounding
Needs to improve: Scoring Efficiency
5. SF Don Krojis, Spurs, 21
B A- D C+ B A
35 30.5 14.9 5.5 1.3 0.6 0.2 2 45% 78% 39%
The Spurs got a good deal from Bulls in my opinion, turning a handful of ok assets into a legit prospect. Krojis had an excellent predraft camp but was buried on the Bulls bench. He has limited sample size compared to the players above him (only 35 games). He showed the scoring ability he displayed in camps with 15ppg on good rookie percentages. The B A- offense rating is very promising. His real flaw is going to be defensively. With a C+ rating and .8 stocks, he will really need to raise that to reach his potential35 30.5 14.9 5.5 1.3 0.6 0.2 2 45% 78% 39%
Strengths: Scoring Ability
Needs to improve: Defense
6. SG Earl Manigault, Heat, 20
B+ B D B+ C+ B
77 32.4 23.6 5.8 2.4 1.4 0.8 5.1 45% 87% 37%
I think there’s a decent drop off after the top 5. Manigault put up great numbers if you look at everything but the turnovers. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen someone with 5 turnovers a game. With D handling, I don’t think you can really look past it. He’s going to have to cut the turnovers in half to even have a chance to succeed in the league. Other than that, 23.6ppg as a rookie 3rd option is pretty impressive and he shows defensive potential with 2.2 stocks. I could see an argument with the 5.1 turnovers that he doesn’t belong on this list at all.77 32.4 23.6 5.8 2.4 1.4 0.8 5.1 45% 87% 37%
Strengths: Scoring ability, Stocks
Needs to improve: HANDLING
7. PF Darrall Imhoff, Bucks, 22
B- D C- B+ A- A
82 32 11.4 9.3 2.3 0.7 1.4 2.1 44% 56% 0%
I thought Imhoff was a bit of a reach at #5 last year and he had an ok rookie season. As a starter on the worst offense in the league, you would have liked to see him put up more scoring numbers than just 11ppg but atleast he was efficient for a rookie big man with 43% FG. With B- Inside and D outside (56% FT) he doesn’t project to be much of a scorer. He looks like he should be a serviceable starter, but will really need to improve to have a chance to become more than that.82 32 11.4 9.3 2.3 0.7 1.4 2.1 44% 56% 0%
Strengths: Defense/Rebounding potential
Needs to improve: Scoring ability
8. SF Miecyzslaw Lopatka, Nets, 21
B- A- C+ B- B- C
38 9.5 4.2 2.4 0.6 0.4 0.1 0.2 49% 58% 45%
38 9.5 4.2 2.4 0.6 0.4 0.1 0.2 49% 58% 45%
Strengths: Scoring
Needs to improve: Athleticism, Defense
9. PG Fedor Zugic, Sonics, 18
B- B+ C+ B- C B
73 22.3 14.8 3.7 3.5 0.8 0.2 2.1 44% 86% 34%
An International stash from last season showed some potential as an 18yo. He hasn’t progressed much in 2 TCs now, but the 15ppg as a rookie is encouraging. The Sonics back court had a bunch of guards who handled the ball, so it’s hard to tell how good is playmaking is. His C+ handling with 3.5 assists to 2.1 turnovers in 22 minutes suggests he’s going to really need to improve there to become a starter worthy PG.73 22.3 14.8 3.7 3.5 0.8 0.2 2.1 44% 86% 34%
Strengths: Scoring potential
Needs to improve: Handling/Assists
10. PG Pee Wee Kirkland, Warriors, 19
C+ B+ C+ B C- A
17 26.4 9.6 3.2 5.8 0.7 0.2 2.5 44% 76% 45%
Pee Wee was suspended due to his draft notes that tied him to Zoran. He didn’t play much except during Lumpp’s injury, but he kept the Warriors afloat during that time. He only played 17 games, but was 26mpg during those games. I would say his 45% 3pt is something to build on, but it was on only 40 attempts. He’s on this list because of his age/potential.17 26.4 9.6 3.2 5.8 0.7 0.2 2.5 44% 76% 45%
Strengths: Potential, 3pt Shooting?
Needs to improve: Handling
Next 5
SG Larry Siegried – Looks destined for a backup PG/SG role
PG Ivan Mrazek – Fits the cheap backup PG role perfectly
PG Dior Johnson – Wasn’t camped as a rookie (face palm). C+ outside is concerning for a PG
PF Ray Scott – Has some potential
SG Gary Phillips – Nothing really special here