Hornets guard and Rookie of the Year winner LaMelo Ball and Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards headlined the 2020-21 NBA All-Rookie teams, with both being unanimously selected to the First Team.
Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton, the third candidate for the league's Rookie of the Year honor, joined the two after receiving 98 of 99 First Team votes. Pistons forward Saddiq Bey and Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate were also voted to First Team.
Ball led first-year NBA players in assists per game (6.1 ) and steals (1.59) and was ranked second in scoring (15.7 ppg) and rebounding (5.