The rookie success of Landry Shamet in the NBA has been a surprise to many, the former Wichita State and Kansas City high school star included.
In his first 54 games, Shamet became the first rookie in NBA history to make at least 90 three-pointers while shooting at least 40 percent from three-point range. He became a key rotation player and fan favorite for one of the NBA’s best teams in the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 8.3 points and playing more than 20 minutes.
Shamet played so well, in fact, that he became a valuable enough asset to be a major part of a NBA blockbuster trade.