NBA Rookie Discussion Thread 2023-24

[basketballRob]

I’m excited to see Chet play…. I really feel like the Thunder should go after Rudy Gobert to help protect Chet. But the Thunder look good

I still think Chet’s injury was likely a freak thing, not a result of him being frail or whatever. I got that same injury once and never had any food problems before or after, and it’s not like skinny guys have some horrible history of foot bone injuries.

You had a Lisfranc injury that required surgery?

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[HotelVitale]

I’m excited to see Chet play…. I really feel like the Thunder should go after Rudy Gobert to help protect Chet. But the Thunder look good

I still think Chet’s injury was likely a freak thing, not a result of him being frail or whatever. I got that same injury once and never had any food problems before or after, and it’s not like skinny guys have some horrible history of foot bone injuries.

You had a Lisfranc injury that required surgery?

Didn't get surgery but might have if I was a serious athlete. Chet's might've been more serious (I didn't look closely at the diagnosis) but I was fully off my feet for 2 months.

[Dennis 37]

A more interesting poll would be which rookie will most show better than his draft position?

Wemby only loses this if he has injury problems.

[basketballRob]

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[Sparky6string]

Historically speaking big guys have more trouble getting used to the NBA.

[eyriq]

What is the path for Black to win ROY?

[PerkinsFor3]

What is the path for Black to win ROY?

Average a triple double?

[basketballRob]

What is the path for Black to win ROY?

If the Magic are a winning team, it will help. If he's in a pack of players with similar stats, the nod usually goes to the player on the better team.

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[HotelVitale]

What is the path for Black to win ROY?

Average a triple double?

He's not a mega-stats player even if he gets minutes so tough road to hoe there. Probably take him translating his passing better than most expect (so that it's immediately pretty awesome), and obviously his shot needs to be better than expected too.

Also injuries. To guys like Wembanyama and also to guys on his team.

[eyriq]

What is the path for Black to win ROY?

Average a triple double?

He's not a mega-stats player even if he gets minutes so tough road to hoe there. Probably take him translating his passing better than most expect (so that it's immediately pretty awesome), and obviously his shot needs to be better than expected too.

Also injuries. To guys like Wembanyama and also to guys on his team.

The guard logjam is a concern. Roadblock #1. His style of play is also a concern, as you point out.

My hope is all rookie 1st team. ROY happens and I'll be insufferable haha

[Dan Z]

Wemby can put up numbers especially on a bad team, but I think defenses focusing on him all year will wear on him so I'll go scoot or chet

If Scoot plays behind Lillard will he get enough minutes to win ROTY?

[basketballRob]

Wemby can put up numbers especially on a bad team, but I think defenses focusing on him all year will wear on him so I'll go scoot or chet

If Scoot plays behind Lillard will he get enough minutes to win ROTY?

With his wingspan and strength, he may be able to play some SG. Plus, Lillard only plays around 50 games a year.

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[Mavrelous]

The way the Raptors are building their roster will have Grady Dick as a prime candidate for ROY.

[basketballRob]

The way the Raptors are building their roster will have Grady Dick as a prime candidate for ROY.

He's intriguing if he can play SG.

[Tacoma]

Surprised that 60% thinks Wemby won't win ROY given the extensive hype he's been getting. I mean even here with the draft long over but his "Mega-Thread" is still stickied at the top of the General Board instead of the Spurs board where it should reside.

[Bornstellar]

Surprised that 60% thinks Wemby won't win ROY given the extensive hype he's been getting. I mean even here with the draft long over but his "Mega-Thread" is still stickied at the top of the General Board instead of the Spurs board where it should reside.

Lotta people want to be able to look like big brains and say I told you so. The hype machine has many hoping he fails

[KdoubleDees23]

I still think Chet’s injury was likely a freak thing, not a result of him being frail or whatever. I got that same injury once and never had any food problems before or after, and it’s not like skinny guys have some horrible history of foot bone injuries.

You had a Lisfranc injury that required surgery?

Didn't get surgery but might have if I was a serious athlete. Chet's might've been more serious (I didn't look closely at the diagnosis) but I was fully off my feet for 2 months.

I played college football and had lis franc surgery. He will be fine. I’m more worried about his ankles or knees then lis franc again

[KdoubleDees23]

Surprised that 60% thinks Wemby won't win ROY given the extensive hype he's been getting. I mean even here with the draft long over but his "Mega-Thread" is still stickied at the top of the General Board instead of the Spurs board where it should reside.

I believe wemby will be a bust, not because he isn’t skilled but because his frame and 82 game durability

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