NBA: Breaking Down Every Eastern Conference Rookie, Team-By-Team

Jan 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to his three pointer with guard Nik Stauskas (11) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center. The Houston Rockets won123-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 29, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Rodney McGruder (17) drives against New York Knicks shooting guard Ron Baker (31) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Heat

Rodney McGruder, Okaro White

Rodney McGruder has played in all but four games this season for Miami so far. He’s started in 63 games and while he’s not quite as effective as most starters, he is pretty consistent in contributing to the team for a rookie.

As a shooter, he’s had some bad nights as they all do, but he’s shown he has some potential.

Okaro White appeared in 33 games so far this season. His minutes haven’t been too consistent, but then again, neither has he. His best performances came against Brooklyn when the team was on a winning streak. Miami is a good place to develop some younger players and it will be interesting to see where they go with these two.

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