Rookie of the Year Candidates 2018

[Diggles]

Was wondering if Milos Teodosic, (Reminds me a little of Rondo with his passing) and our very own Daniel Thesis can end up in the top ten at the end of the year.   

Milos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFE1-ZiTqrQ)

Thesis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2a26nuDQJU)

Whats your top 10 predictions? 

Here is mine in no order.

Fultz, Ball, Mitchell, Milo, Jackson,  Fox, Tatum, Simmions,  Wild card is Giles (hes going to be two years recovered)

[footey]

Simmons probably fav.

[Somebody]

Tatum will win it

[hpantazo]

Tatum will win it

He could likely be the best of the group long term, but I don't think he will play nearly enough this season to be considered for ROY.

[Moranis]

Simmons and Fultz will take votes from each other but I still expect one of them to win it.  I think a guy like Jackson has a real shot since he should get lots of playing time and inthink the Suns will be greatly improved.

[Somebody]

Tatum will win it

He could likely be the best of the group long term, but I don't think he will play nearly enough this season to be considered for ROY.

We'll see, imo he'll play 20+ minutes off the bat and get close to 26 by the end of the season.

[CelticSince83]

I like Dennis Smith with Fultz and Simmons splitting votes.  Smith should have a ton of PnR opportunities (which he excels at) and good floor spacing in that offense. 

[gouki88]

I like Dennis Smith with Fultz and Simmons splitting votes.  Smith should have a ton of PnR opportunities (which he excels at) and good floor spacing in that offense.

Agree big time about Smith, I think he'll be able to come in and contribute right away.

Fultz and Simmons will obviously get votes, and if Tatum is able to crack some minutes I reckon he'll be able to sneak a few too. Highly doubt Ball nor Jackson do well in their rookie years.

[Celtics4ever]

Simmons probably fav.

This nonsense of allowing hurt guys to get when they are not part of the draft class is silly.

[hwangjini_1]

well, i wont give 10 names but i think the top contenders will be:

fultz
simmons
fox

 should be a fun race.

[hwangjini_1]

Simmons probably fav.

This nonsense of allowing hurt guys to get when they are not part of the draft class is silly.

why exactly? i am curious on your thinking here. thanks.

[Diggles]

Smith for sure has a shot! 

[rondofan1255]

Dennis Smith Jr.

[jambr380]

Simmons probably fav.

This nonsense of allowing hurt guys to get when they are not part of the draft class is silly.

why exactly? i am curious on your thinking here. thanks.

I think the issue is that said player has the opportunity to learn about the NBA and the grind it puts on you throughout the year physically and emotionally without having it count. New rookies have a lot more pressure and their lives have been flipped upside down at the same time.

The same goes for players from overseas like Saric, who have played professionally for years and are often more mature than top rookies being drafted out of college.

NOTE: I don't necessarily agree with the concept, but can definitely see the argument.