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NBA Rookie Ladder: Ben Simmons and an unlikely Laker steal the headlines

By Erez Maman

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Kyle Kuzma (L)
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Kyle Kuzma (L) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 08: Kyle Kuzma (L) #0 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers wear #VegasStrong T-shirts during a moment of silence held to honor victims of last Sunday’s mass shooting before their preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena on October 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On October 1, Stephen Paddock killed at least 58 people and injured more than 450 after he opened fire on a large crowd at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival. The massacre is one of the deadliest mass shooting events in U.S. history. Los Angeles won 75-69. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 08: Kyle Kuzma (L) #0 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers wear #VegasStrong T-shirts during a moment of silence held to honor victims of last Sunday’s mass shooting before their preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena on October 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On October 1, Stephen Paddock killed at least 58 people and injured more than 450 after he opened fire on a large crowd at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival. The massacre is one of the deadliest mass shooting events in U.S. history. Los Angeles won 75-69. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

In the first installment of our NBA Rookie Ladder, an unlikely candidate nearly takes the top spot

What a refreshing NBA rookie class. For the past four years, rookies have set the bar lower than a limbo bar at a five-year-old’s birthday party.

With all due respect to Malcolm Brogdon, last year’s Rookie of the Year, I don’t see him selling out jerseys in the near future. Last year, only FIVE rookies averaged more than 10 points a game. That number has already skyrocketed up to 11 rookies so far this season.

It’s not just about scoring; some of this year’s rookies look downright special. From Ben Simmons, who is technically part of last year’s crop, to Lonzo Ball and Jayson Tatum, the 2017 NBA rookie class will likely be remembered as one of the best.

So without any further ado, lets take a look at our first NBA Rookie Ladder.

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