2017/18 NBA Rookie Class, ROY Pick

in #nba7 years ago (edited)

The National Basketball Association has a great Rookie class in 2017/18 and they're helping cement the change in the NBA's style of play.

The NBA is Changing

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The NBA's style of play has changed completely from the era of brutality led by Olajuwon, Robinson & Shaq to the era of the 6'5"+ penetration guard euro-stepping about the court like some sort of MMA ballerina. He's kicking passes from under the basket to 7 foot tall 3 point shooters like Embiid & Kristaps. The ROY leaderboard is pushing this change with its lightning fast crossover penetration, assists and a few rainstorms of 3's.

# My NBA ROY Favorites

  1. Donovan Mitchell - Jazz, Guard
  2. Kyle Kuzma - Lakers, Forward
  3. Ben Simmons - Philly, Guard

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Others worth mentioning

  1. Lonzo Ball - Lakers, Guard
  2. Jayson Tatum - Celtics, forward

The 2 forwards on the list can both handle the ball, throw some ankle breakers, hit 3 pointers and hit the rim hard. Most of the pundits seem to love Ben Simmons, a lot. I love Donovan Mitchell and if he stays healthy he will win the ROY award.

Who are your top 3 ROY picks?

Reference:
http://www.nba.com/rookie-ladder

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Ben Simmons is going to win ROY. He is getting all the attention in Philly. Donovan Mitchell is exceeding expectations in Utah but he is only averaging 18 ppg, 3 reb and 3 ast. While Simmons is 17-9-8 on 51% FG. Simmons in a lock at the moment.

Many share your opinion, he is great.

Plus I got him free for Christmas in the NBA live app wooT. So did everyone else but still...

I liked all your choices besides Lonzo.
I think he is a good player but he is just not there yet.
You should check out the NBA contest on my blog.

Yeah Lonzo has work to do for sure. I will!

Kuzma lighting it up Christmas night!

Donovan = ROY :)