Since that Dec. 30 date when things started to really click for Culver, no U.S. born rookie has more steals than Culver’s 15. Culver ranks second in both points scored and rebounds hauled in.
The most impressive stat for Culver, though, again shows off his all-around skillset and is a season-long achievement. Among U.S. born rookies, Culver is one of two players who rank in the top-10 in points, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. The other is Charlotte’s P.J. Washington – a player who has played 200 more minutes than Culver has.
Playing in the Rising Stars Challenge certainly isn’t a make-or-break deal or even an accurate reflection of a player’s rookie year.