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ESPN Senior Writer- Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
- Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
- Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
This time a year ago, many of the NBA's rookies were preparing for March Madness. Now, having demonstrated how their games will -- or in other cases won't -- translate to the NBA, we know a lot more about their potential for long-term success.
Taking into account what they've seen so far this season, ESPN insiders Mike Schmitz and Kevin Pelton rank this season's rookies by long-term outlook. That means making the cases for Williamson and Morant and figuring out how to handle teenagers who have struggled during their NBA debuts, versus more experienced first-year players who have contributed immediately.
Note: Find each writer's top-10 rankings at the bottom of this article.
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