2024-25 NBA Rookie Discussion Thread (Pt. 4: Who is the ROY?)

jasonxxx102 · Post #61 » by **jasonxxx102** » Thu Apr 3, 2025 11:40 am

rate_ wrote:Pelle Larsson last 3 games since he's become a starter:

3-0 w/ a team leading +56 in the stretch. He could start if the Heat make the playoffs.

The Heat have such a great development staff

Chokic · Post #62 » by **Chokic** » Thu Apr 3, 2025 4:21 pm

Stephon castle is overrated.

ChuckChilly · Post #63 » by **ChuckChilly** » Thu Apr 3, 2025 11:04 pm

Sarr has been playing pretty well these last few weeks.

AFM · Post #64 » by **AFM** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 3:56 am

Watch on YouTube

Stop sleeping on the kid

FarBeyondDriven · Post #65 » by **FarBeyondDriven** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 11:03 am

Sixers actually gave Bona a start. 28-6 with 2 steals and 3 blocks. I have no idea why he hasn't been starting given Embiid's injuries all season. Hopefully they continue this for the rest of the season.

peZt · Post #66 » by **peZt** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 12:56 pm

FarBeyondDriven wrote:Sixers actually gave Bona a start. 28-6 with 2 steals and 3 blocks. I have no idea why he hasn't been starting given Embiid's injuries all season. Hopefully they continue this for the rest of the season.

Maybe I am biased since I'm turkish, be he is one of the most explosive and quickest center sized players I've ever seen. Or maybe the issue with him is, that he is not quite center sized. 1-2 inches more and he would be so dominant with proper center size.

Jadoogar · Post #67 » by **Jadoogar** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 1:43 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
Special_Puppy wrote:What has Castle done to have this award in a headlock?

Put up big numbers on terrible efficiency for a spiraling basketball team?

Read on Twitter

Rookie of the year has always been about raw numbers, no one cares about advanced stats for rookies because in general, they all suck.

7seventynine9 · Post #68 » by **7seventynine9** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 1:50 pm

peZt wrote:
FarBeyondDriven wrote:Sixers actually gave Bona a start. 28-6 with 2 steals and 3 blocks. I have no idea why he hasn't been starting given Embiid's injuries all season. Hopefully they continue this for the rest of the season.

Maybe I am biased since I'm turkish, be he is one of the most explosive and quickest center sized players I've ever seen. Or maybe the issue with him is, that he is not quite center sized. 1-2 inches more and he would be so dominant with proper center size.

7'4 wingspan, 9'0 standing reach. He's plenty long enough. He can't space the floor at all though, so he'll probably be limited to a 20 minute role unless his defense is top notch.

Post #69 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Apr 4, 2025 2:56 pm

Jadoogar wrote:Rookie of the year has always been about raw numbers, no one cares about advanced stats for rookies because in general, they all suck.

That is accurate.

And Castle has undoubtedly run away with the ROTY Award at this point.

Risacher making the All Rookie First Team will have to suffice. :hoop:

Post #70 » by **G R E Y** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:26 am

Castle with 15-5-5 on 6-8, 0-2 from 3, 5-6FTs.

At the half.

doogie_hauser · Post #71 » by **doogie_hauser** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 1:30 am

Ja'Kobe Walter the biggest steal of this draft ?

Only 20 with an amazing ceiling. Should be starting for the rest of the season for the Raps

wemby · Post #72 » by **wemby** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 2:23 am

G R E Y wrote:Castle with 15-5-5 on 6-8, 0-2 from 3, 5-6FTs.

At the half.

22 points (8/16 fg), 9 boards, 11 assists today. Just one rebound short of a triple double. If he learns to shoot the 3 at an average rate, he'll be a big time star.

Post #73 » by **G R E Y** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 2:27 am

wemby wrote:
G R E Y wrote:Castle with 15-5-5 on 6-8, 0-2 from 3, 5-6FTs.

At the half.

22 points (8/16 fg), 9 boards, 11 assists today. Just one rebound short of a triple double. If he learns to shoot the 3 at an average rate, he'll be a big time star.

Almost had a triple double last game, too with 15-15-9. It's a joy watching him figure things out game to game. Agree he's a 3 / refined finishing at the rim / better FTs efficiency (especially considering he gets there so often) from big big leaps. And he's grown so much this season already that each of these are more refinements rather than wholesale mechanics changes necessary to level way up.

RRR3 · Post #74 » by **RRR3** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 2:43 am

It's definitely gonna be Castle but I can't help but think Kel'el "The Warewolf" Ware would have won if Spo had started him right away.

BigGargamel · Post #75 » by **BigGargamel** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 6:34 am

I think this class has exceeded expectations. There may not be any All Stars but should be a lot of long time contributors.

Zaccharie Risacher
Stephon Castle
Jaylen Wells
Alex Sarr
Kelel Ware
Ja'Kobe Walter
Bub Carrington
Yves Missi
Jared McCain
Isaiah Collier
Zach Edey
Kyle Filipowski
Dalton Knecht
Donovan Clingan

Even someone like Justin Edwards should stick around for a while. Ended up being a pretty deep class.

wadenation305 · Post #76 » by **wadenation305** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 6:45 am

Ware with 13 pt 15 rebs 50% 3pt three blocks; I guess he died or something?

RRR3 · Post #77 » by **RRR3** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 6:48 am

BigGargamel wrote:I think this class has exceeded expectations. There may not be any All Stars but should be a lot of long time contributors.

Zaccharie Risacher
Stephon Castle
Jaylen Wells
Alex Sarr
Kelel Ware
Ja'Kobe Walter
Bub Carrington
Yves Missi
Jared McCain
Isaiah Collier
Zach Edey
Kyle Filipowski
Dalton Knecht
Donovan Clingan

Even someone like Justin Edwards should stick around for a while. Ended up being a pretty deep class.

I don't think there has ever been a draft class without all-stars.

BigGargamel · Post #78 » by **BigGargamel** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 6:56 am

RRR3 wrote:
BigGargamel wrote:I think this class has exceeded expectations. There may not be any All Stars but should be a lot of long time contributors.

Zaccharie Risacher
Stephon Castle
Jaylen Wells
Alex Sarr
Kelel Ware
Ja'Kobe Walter
Bub Carrington
Yves Missi
Jared McCain
Isaiah Collier
Zach Edey
Kyle Filipowski
Dalton Knecht
Donovan Clingan

Even someone like Justin Edwards should stick around for a while. Ended up being a pretty deep class.

I don't think there has ever been a draft class without all-stars.

Naah, I agree. I'm just saying, you can't look at anybody and say "no doubt future all star", but if someone like Risacher or Ware made a team or two, I wouldn't be surprised at all.

ValvPiti · Post #79 » by **ValvPiti** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 7:20 am

BigGargamel wrote:I think this class has exceeded expectations. There may not be any All Stars but should be a lot of long time contributors.

Zaccharie Risacher
Stephon Castle
Jaylen Wells
Alex Sarr
Kelel Ware
Ja'Kobe Walter
Bub Carrington
Yves Missi
Jared McCain
Isaiah Collier
Zach Edey
Kyle Filipowski
Dalton Knecht
Donovan Clingan

Even someone like Justin Edwards should stick around for a while. Ended up being a pretty deep class.

Lol what, chances are like above 99% there's an all-star in there. Castle is obvious. Sarr, Risacher, Buzelis, McCain and Ware have looked really good at times as well and would have the best chances IMO

-Luke- · Post #80 » by **-Luke-** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 3:46 pm

ValvPiti wrote:
BigGargamel wrote:...

Lol what, chances are like above 99% there's an all-star in there. Castle is obvious. Sarr, Risacher, Buzelis, McCain and Ware have looked really good at times as well and would have the best chances IMO

Sorry for OT, but is your username a reference to Alejandro Valverde?

Who gets your vote for 24-25 NBA Rookie of the Year?