Stephon Castle is now the No. 1-ranked rookie following key injuries.
The 2024 NBA Draft class wasn’t as highly lauded as those of the past or future, but they’ve held their own in the early parts of the 2024-25 season.
The primary issues lie in the growing list of injuries to the NBA newbies, which has cause the NBA Draft on SI rookie ladder to shake up some.While San Antonio’s newest guard hasn’t been a wildly efficient scorer, he’s been as-advertised on defense, and has held up as well in impactful minutes as any peer.
So far, he’s scored 11.5 points on 38% shooting, but has added 3.8 assists and nearly one steal per game, with his patented defense carrying over nicely.McCain was the only prospect playing at legitimate Rookie of the Year-level, relative to most seasons. But he’ll now be sidelined with a meniscus tear that will keep him out for the foreseeable future.
Prior to injury, he added over 15 points on 46% shooting overall to Philadelphia, who can’t wait to get him back already.For all the underwhelming rookie performers so far, New Orleans center Yves Missi has far surpassed expectations, especially for a team desperately needing positivity.Where Sarr’s been underwhelming offensively — 11.2 points on just 39% shooting at the forward position — he’s been equally impressive on defense with 1.9 blocks per game.
It’s clear he’ll be one of the better shot-blockers and rim protectors in the entire NBA moving forward, but just has to work out the offensive kinks.Wells has perhaps been the most impressive rookie scorer in the league, outside of McCain. His 11.5 points on 40% 3-point shooting — from the starting lineup, no less — wasn’t on the radar prior to the season.to stay up to date on all the latest NBA Draft news. You can also meet the team behind the coverage.
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