From Chad Ford yesterday:
George (Virginia)
Is anyone besides Andrew Wiggins getting first place votes for Rookie of the Year this season? I know Noel and Mirotic have been good, but will voters be willing to put them ahead of Wiggins?
Chad Ford (1:10 PM)
Wiggins has had a good year, Noel has been playing great of late and there are very few NBA All-Stars, let alone rookies, playing better than Nikola Mirotic has in the month of March. He's been awesome. I'd also make a strong case for Elfrid Payton. He's having an epic rookie season despite the fact that his offensive game is still a major work in progress. He's on track to be an elite point guard. If I had to vote today: 1. Mirotic 2. Wiggins 3. Payton 4. Noel
I hate to admit it but Payton has been averaging 14/7/7 over his last 15 games or so. Boston picked the wrong guard. Another blown draft.