LjJazzman
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https://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11872465/top-20-rookies?refresh=true
Here is ESPNs early top 20 Rookie rankings.
Exum #1
"1. Dante Exum, Jazz
We saw Exum's "it" factor in summer league and he has been terrific this season, showing the ability to make both simple passes and tough ones (when required) to teammates for easy shots. He makes hard drives and dishes for 3s or dunks. He delivers lobs. He leads fast breaks, which result in wide-open scoring chances. And, most impressively, he finds open shooters far away from the action.
He's doing this with very few mental errors, too, while also managing the game. Exum is playing like someone who deserved to be drafted first overall."
Parker #3
Gordon #6
Wiggins #8
Hood #13
"13. Rodney Hood, Jazz
Hood is dealing with plantar fasciitis and has missed Utah's past three games. Before the injury, though, he had done a nice job of avoiding the common mistake young players make of trying to do too much. He was mostly focused on trying to finish plays, though it was something he was struggling with."
Here is ESPNs early top 20 Rookie rankings.
Exum #1
"1. Dante Exum, Jazz
We saw Exum's "it" factor in summer league and he has been terrific this season, showing the ability to make both simple passes and tough ones (when required) to teammates for easy shots. He makes hard drives and dishes for 3s or dunks. He delivers lobs. He leads fast breaks, which result in wide-open scoring chances. And, most impressively, he finds open shooters far away from the action.
He's doing this with very few mental errors, too, while also managing the game. Exum is playing like someone who deserved to be drafted first overall."
Parker #3
Gordon #6
Wiggins #8
Hood #13
"13. Rodney Hood, Jazz
Hood is dealing with plantar fasciitis and has missed Utah's past three games. Before the injury, though, he had done a nice job of avoiding the common mistake young players make of trying to do too much. He was mostly focused on trying to finish plays, though it was something he was struggling with."
