Who is your frontrunner for Rookie Of The Year?

[INDI]

My front runner is Jabari Parker. He is just what the bucks need and will be handed the keys from the Jump.

who ya got

[(e)]

Jabari. He will have the green light and will likely be focal point of their offense from the get go.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Jabari. He will have the green light and will likely be focal point of their offense from the get go.

Totally agree, may be a reason why he tanked his Cavs workout. He knows he can develop his game a lot quicker on a roster like the Bucks.

[Milbuck]

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[Legends66NBA7]

http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/raptors/2014/06/28/raptors_top_pick_bruno_caboclo_arrives_in_toronto/bruno_caboclo.jpg

[navy]

Jabari has license to chuck and is a good scorer. Who else has that luxury or offensive game?

[DukeDelonte13]

id be pretty surprised is someone other than jabari wins it.

[TylerOO]

Jabari then Smart

[PizzamanIRL]

Julius Randle. Mark my word. Mark it now.

[EricGordon23]

McDermott or randle

[1~Gibson~1]

Andrew Wiggins because the Cavaliers will make the playoffs.

[BigTicket]

Jabari Parker is clearly the frontrunner, but Nerlens Noel also has a shot at it.

[Jameerthefear]

Aaron Gordon.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Aaron Gordon.
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[Uncle Drew]

Jabari will have an impact right away, getting the most touches. Therefore, he'll likely win it. Wiggins will be the best player long term though..

[D-Rose]

Andrew Wiggins because the Cavaliers will make the playoffs.
Didn't work for Melo vs. LBJ in year 1. I think Jabari gets it, he's the consensus for a good reason. Probably be the best scorer on his team right away.

[MP.Trey]

Andrew Wiggins because the Cavaliers will make the playoffs.
Both Carmelo and Wade had nearly equally satisfying rookie years as LeBron, both made the playoffs and yet LeBron still won ROY.

I know the situatuons are different as LeBron was the first pick and was dubbed the next Michael while he was still in Gloria's womb but team success doesn't factor into rookie of the year as much as say, MVP would. Just from what I've seen, the best player putting up the best numbers year one will be the ROY. Aka Jabari Parker. Although I do believe Wiggins will be the better player when it's all said and done.

And don't be fooled, the Cavs are still the Cavs and are still young enough to miss the playoffs this year. Certainly no lock, but I am hopeful!

[Milbuck]

Wiggins will be the best player long term though
Nope.

[1~Gibson~1]

I understand all of what both of you are saying.

But at the end of the day, I see Parker putting up good numbers on offense but he MIGHT be a defensive liability, especially if the Bucks plan on using him at the 4.

And I see Wiggins fitting into his role alot better. His job will be to play defense first, and feed off of Kyrie and Waiters making him an all around impact player while Parker will probably only have a positive impact on offense.

Either one could be enough to win ROY imo.

[D-Rose]

Nope.
Fair to say either will be...nobody knows.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Parker going to run away with it. I doubt he's the best player in from this class in the long run, but he wins ROY.

[bdreason]

If Rondo is traded I'll go with Smart.

[Uncle Drew]

Nope.
Who do you think? Exum, Embiid? Because, as much as I like Parker, his ceiling seems relatively limited to me.

[Meticode]

Jabari Parker. He'll have the most freedom on the offense and they'll let him shoot. He should lead the team in scoring more than likely.

[bdreason]

Who do you think? Exum, Embiid? Because, as much as I like Parker, his ceiling seems relatively limited to me.


Embiid and Vonleh have the highest ceilings IMO.

[D-Rose]

Julius Randle will be in the conversation, if the Lakers (likely) strike out on a decent team for next season. He should be starting if Gasol isn't back and he's NBA ready. There's also the "Laker factor" there.

[Meticode]

Julius Randle will be in the conversation, if the Lakers (likely) strike out on a decent team for next season. He should be starting if Gasol isn't back and he's NBA ready. There's also the "Laker factor" there.
I'll be surprised if he's in the conversation. Kobe is going to shoot for that record or push hard at it.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

If Rondo is traded I'll go with Smart.

Came in to post this.

Although I don't think Rondo gets traded. Not a very Danny Ainge move

[longtime lurker]

Parker, Randle and Wiggins in that order. The only thing that will hurt Wiggins is the fact that he had to share the ball with 3 other scorers.

[HylianNightmare]

Parker
Smart
Wiggins
Exum

[CHi1PriDe]

McDermott or randle

That'll be nice but I'm saying he's more of a 6th man of the year kinda guy since he prolly won't start and Thibs doesn't play his rooks as much. I'd say Jabari ftw, if he can stay healthy :cheers:

[NugzFan]

nurkic unless parker and/or wiggins has a historically amazing year

[Milbuck]

Who do you think? Exum, Embiid? Because, as much as I like Parker, his ceiling seems relatively limited to me.
I get what you're saying. I don't know, this is probably the homer in me speaking, but I really think Jabari's gonna be great. Same goes for Wiggins, but I'm looking beyond the physical aspects. But if we are talking about the physical part...I just recently watched his draft workout again (not the Cavs one that he supposedly might've tanked), and he's so much quicker and more explosive than people give him credit for - I wouldn't put him at rookie Melo's level of athleticism, but he was close. He's obviously not Wiggins or Lavine, but I truly believe that with 2-3 years of consistent physical training with professionals, he can be a great athlete. If he can drop to around 230-235, which is totally possible for him in the next couple years, I think his ceiling is as high as anyone not named Joel Embiid. Mostly considering his footwork, handles, overall skill set, and mentality/personality. His game seems so similar to Melo's..but I think he will be even smarter. When he gets himself in NBA-star shape, he's gonna be a monster.

If Embiid is healthy though, I'd have to go with him as best in the draft. He has without a doubt the highest ceiling of any player in this draft. As of right now most of his injury concern is conjecture based on fear. He could be the next Yao/Oden, or he could come back stronger, we just don't know.

[(e)]

Totally agree, may be a reason why he tanked his Cavs workout. He knows he can develop his game a lot quicker on a roster like the Bucks.
That and he will probably make more off the court money in Milwaukee than he would of in Cleveland. He's Jordan brand and is less than 100 miles away from hometown Chicago. He will have some "hometown" support and his merchandise will probably sell pretty well.

[(e)]

That'll be nice but I'm saying he's more of a 6th man of the year kinda guy since he prolly won't start and Thibs doesn't play his rooks as much. I'd say Jabari ftw, if he can stay healthy :cheers:
Most of the rookies Chicago has had are late rounders. Not a lottery pick like in McDermott's case.

Not playing guys like Teague, Butler who were very late 1st rounders is one thing. Snell actually averaged 16 minutes a game (and 77 games played), take away the first month of the season where he either got DNPs or only logged a couple minutes and that number is probably considerably higher since he filled in for Butler with his tuff toe.

McDermott likely starts within first 2 months of the season, if Bulls strike out on Melo. Either way, he's a lottery talent - he's going to play right away. Thibodeau has seen him before when he was with Team USA, he's not going to be a typical Bulls rookie.

[CHi1PriDe]

Most of the rookies Chicago has had are late rounders. Not a lottery pick like in McDermott's case.

Not playing guys like Teague, Butler who were very late 1st rounders is one thing. Snell actually averaged 16 minutes a game, take away the first month of the season where he either got DNPs or only logged a couple minutes and that number is probably considerably higher since he filled in for Butler with his tuff toe.

McDermott likely starts within first 2 months of the season, if Bulls strike out on Melo. Either way, he's a lottery talent - he's going to play right away. Thibodeau has seen him before when he was with Team USA, he's not going to be a typical Bulls rookie.

Completely agreed, id say dougie starts if we don't get Melo. He'll play the dunleavy role and with his ability to space out the floor and run so effective without the ball, that's a PGs dream :cheers:

[r0drig0lac]

caboclo

[CHi1PriDe]

caboclo

Let's be serious :facepalm

[(e)]

Completely agreed, id say dougie starts if we don't get Melo. He'll play the dunleavy role and with his ability to space out the floor and run so effective without the ball, that's a PGs dream :cheers:
He will definitely be a floor spacer, but if we don't land Melo we probably retain Dunleavy.

IMO, McDermott is a more versatile scorer than a 33 year old Dunleavy. I feel as he will for sure be more of a 3 in the NBA, but will still work guys in the post often. Get ready to see the Dirk one legged fade from this guy on the regular.

[stalkerforlife]

Jabari and Smart.

Both NBA ready.

[Fork]

Jabari

[Purch]

Parker or Noel

[r0drig0lac]

Let's be serious :facepalm
:lol a bit too far? agree

[artificial]

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(yes, that's Nerlens Noel)

[RedBlackAttack]

....I still can't believe we have Andrew Wiggins. :oldlol:

Couple months ago, I was thinking we'd be lucky to get Stauskas or McDermott.

[Milbuck]

That and he will probably make more off the court money in Milwaukee than he would of in Cleveland. He's Jordan brand and is less than 100 miles away from hometown Chicago. He will have some "hometown" support and his merchandise will probably sell pretty well.
Plus Milwaukee is an underrated city, not nearly as shitty as people make it out to be. Sure as hell better than Cleveland.

http://i.imgur.com/M2vgv7m.jpg

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It's not LA or NY, but it's better than a lot of people will admit.

[Wavves]

I'd go with Jabari if I had to pick someone right now.

Arguably the most NBA ready and will be given a chance to shine straight away on the Bucks.

[KyrieTheFuture]

Plus Milwaukee is an underrated city, not nearly as shitty as people make it out to be. Sure as hell better than Cleveland.



It's not LA or NY, but it's better than a lot of people will admit.
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:confusedshrug: Not hard to find good pictures of generally shitty cities. Not saying either is remotely good.

[RedBlackAttack]

Plus Milwaukee is an underrated city, not nearly as shitty as people make it out to be. Sure as hell better than Cleveland.
Bro, I live in Cleveland. You need to stop listening to what people have to say that have never stepped foot here. I've heard you imply this several times in the last month or so and it is beneath you as a poster. I understand the perception that exists among those too lazy to bother really looking into things, but I expect better out of quality posters.

There are some really beautiful areas along the lake, downtown is on the come-up, a great and underrated music scene, beautiful metro parks that span the entire city and outer limits, franchises in the country's three biggest sports, the Rock & Roll HOF, etc.

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[HOoopCityJones]

Randle

[Milbuck]

Bro, I live in Cleveland. You need to stop listening to what people have to say that have never stepped foot here. I've heard you imply this several times in the last month or so and it is beneath you as a poster. I understand the perception that exists among those too lazy to bother really looking into things, but I expect better out of quality posters.
Yeah my bad, dick move on my part. It's too easy to get caught up in the frustration of geographical shit talking, even easier to deflect it.

[stalkerforlife]

Cleveland and Milwaukee both look like beautiful cities, aesthetically speaking.

[NugzFan]

we need more nighttime pics of milwaukee and cleveland with buildings lit up. also for kansas city, des moines, boise, and indianapolis.

[greymatter]

Parker for reasons already mentioned:

1. He'll be the #1 option on offense from the get go.
2. He was the most NBA ready to begin with.

[KingPush]

I will be shocked if it isnt Jabari Parker.


He's probably has the best team situation out of all rookies. I think they'll let him do whatever he wants from the get go

[Genaro]

I think that unless we get a Lebron-Carmelo situation Jabari should win it.

[Black and White]

Jabari Parker or Marcus Smart (if Rondo gets moved).

[mariodeathgrip]

It's a toss up, between Smart and Randle they just more NBA ready. Everyone else is overrated. Eye of the Tiger.....

[WolfGang]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DSDl9JF5hvU#

This guy.

[SMoKe0uT]

Randle 17/9

your ROY

[Meticode]

....I still can't believe we have Andrew Wiggins. :oldlol:

Couple months ago, I was thinking we'd be lucky to get Stauskas or McDermott.
Don't jinx us.

[SexSymbol]

I'll be surprised if he's in the conversation. Kobe is going to shoot for that record or push hard at it.
I think it's quite obvious Kobe doesn't give a shit about scoring records


I think Randle has a huge chance, especially if Pau's gone, Randle has an opportunity to average 18-20 in his rookie year if he's ready skill-wise.

[Smook A.]

Jabari Parker. Not really a surprising choice because he looks like he's the most NBA ready player and he'll have the green light from the very first game of the season. I think Wiggins will be runner-up or atleast 3rd place.

[1rkrage]

Doug McD

[KDthunderup]

Big Nerl