If you’ve been paying attention for the first few weeks of this season, you’ve undoubtedly noticed how many rookies are making an impact around the league. The NBA’s shifting COVID-19 protocol and struggles to maintain a uniform product have justifiably dominated the discussion in recent weeks, but it’s certainly worth noting the positive early returns on the draft, which was just a couple of months ago.
LaMelo Ball recently became the youngest player in league history to record a triple double. James Wiseman is starting and producing at a high level for the Warriors. Tyrese Haliburton is already an irreplaceable cog for the Kings.