NBA History - Rookie of the Year

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YEARPLAYERPOSTEAMFG%PPGRPGAPGBLKPG
2023Paolo BancheroPFOrlando Magic.42720.06.93.70.5
2022Scottie BarnesSFToronto Raptors.49215.37.53.50.7
2021LaMelo BallPGCharlotte Hornets.43615.75.96.10.4
2020Ja MorantGMemphis Grizzlies.47717.83.97.30.3
2019Luka DoncicGDallas Mavericks.42721.27.86.00.3
2018Ben SimmonsFPhiladelphia 76ers.54515.88.18.20.9
2017Malcolm BrogdonGMilwaukee Bucks.45710.22.84.20.2
2016Karl-Anthony TownsFMinnesota Timberwolves.54218.310.52.01.7
2015Andrew WigginsFMinnesota Timberwolves.43716.94.62.10.6
2014Michael Carter-WilliamsGPhiladelphia 76ers.40516.76.26.30.6
2013Damian LillardGPortland Trail Blazers.42919.03.16.50.2
2012Kyrie IrvingPGCleveland Cavaliers.46918.53.75.40.4
2011Blake GriffinPFLA Clippers.50622.512.13.80.5
2010Tyreke EvansGSacramento Kings.45820.15.35.80.4
2009Derrick RosePGChicago Bulls.47516.83.96.30.2
2008Kevin DurantPFSeattle SuperSonics.43020.34.42.40.9
2007Brandon RoySGPortland Trail Blazers.45616.84.44.00.2
2006Chris PaulPGNO/Oklahoma City Hornets.43016.15.17.80.1
2005Emeka OkaforCCharlotte Bobcats.44715.110.90.91.7
2004LeBron JamesSFCleveland Cavaliers.41720.95.55.90.7
2003Amar'e StoudemireCPhoenix Suns.47213.58.81.01.1
2002Pau GasolPFMemphis Grizzlies.51817.68.92.72.1
2001Mike MillerSGOrlando Magic.43511.94.01.70.2
2000Elton BrandPFChicago Bulls.48220.110.01.91.6
Steve FrancisPGHouston Rockets.44518.05.36.60.4
1999Vince CarterGToronto Raptors.45018.35.73.01.5
1998Tim DuncanCSan Antonio Spurs.54921.111.92.72.5
1997Allen IversonSGPhiladelphia 76ers.41623.54.17.50.3
1996Damon StoudamirePGToronto RaptorsNo stats available.
1995Grant HillSFDetroit Pistons.47719.96.45.00.9
Jason KiddPGDallas Mavericks.38511.75.47.70.3
1994Chris WebberCGolden State Warriors.55217.59.13.62.2
1993Shaquille O'NealCOrlando Magic.56223.413.91.93.5
1992Larry JohnsonFCharlotte Hornets.49019.211.03.60.6
1991Derrick ColemanPFNew Jersey Nets.46718.410.32.21.3
1990David RobinsonCSan Antonio Spurs.53124.312.02.03.9
1989Mitch RichmondGGolden State Warriors.46822.05.94.20.2
1988Mark JacksonPGNew York Knicks.43213.64.810.60.1
1987Chuck PersonFIndiana Pacers.46818.88.33.60.2
1986Patrick EwingCNew York Knicks.47420.09.02.02.1
1985Michael JordanGChicago Bulls.51528.26.55.90.8
1984Ralph SampsonHouston RocketsNo stats available.
1983Terry CummingsFSan Diego ClippersNo stats available.
1982Buck WilliamsFNew Jersey NetsNo stats available.
1981Darrell GriffithUtah JazzNo stats available.
1980Larry BirdBoston CelticsNo stats available.
1979Phil FordGKansas City KingsNo stats available.
1978Walt DavisFCPhoenix SunsNo stats available.
1977Adrian DantleyBuffalo BravesNo stats available.
1976Alvan AdamsPhoenix SunsNo stats available.
1975Jamaal WilkesGolden State WarriorsNo stats available.
1974Ernie DigregorioGBuffalo BravesNo stats available.
1973Bob McAdooBuffalo BravesNo stats available.
1972Sidney WicksPortland Trail BlazersNo stats available.
1971David CowensBoston CelticsNo stats available.
Geoff PetriePortland Trail BlazersNo stats available.
1970Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukee BucksNo stats available.
1969Westley UnseldBaltimore BulletsNo stats available.
1968Earl MonroeFBaltimore BulletsNo stats available.
1967David BingDetroit PistonsNo stats available.
1966Rick BarrySan Francisco WarriorsNo stats available.
1965Willis ReedNew York KnicksNo stats available.
1964Jerry LucasCCincinnati RoyalsNo stats available.
1963Terry DischingerChicago ZephyrsNo stats available.
1962Walt BellamyCChicago PackersNo stats available.
1961Oscar RobertsonCincinnati RoyalsNo stats available.
1960Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia WarriorsNo stats available.
1959Elgin BaylorMinneapolis LakersNo stats available.
1958Woody SauldsberryFCPhiladelphia WarriorsNo stats available.
1957Thomas HeinsohnBoston CelticsNo stats available.
1956Maurice StokesFCRochester RoyalsNo stats available.
1955Bob PettitMilwaukee HawksNo stats available.
1954Raymond FelixBaltimore BulletsNo stats available.
1953William MelchionniFort Wayne PistonsNo stats available.
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