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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Kristaps Porzingis Remains No. 1

By Nathan Grubel

Nov 29, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives the ball against Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the third quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden. The Rockets won 116-111. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives the ball against Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the third quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden. The Rockets won 116-111. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives the ball against Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the third quarter of the game at Madison Square Garden. The Rockets won 116-111. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

On the latest edition of 2016 NBA Rookie Ladder, Kristaps Porzingis remains No. 1

What a first month of the NBA season it’s been.

From the incredible play of the Golden State Warriors to Kobe Bryant officially announcing his retirement at the end of this season, there’s been no shortage of headlines to start the new year.

Fortunately for me, I’ve had a lot of fun watching this year’s rookie class establish itself among the best in history.

Yes, I think that may be a fair statement to make when all is said and done, and believe me I’ll be ready to dig into that by the end of the season.

With that being said, I’ve had a full month under my belt to see who belongs in the league and who doesn’t. The good news is that each of these rookies in my rankings will have an NBA home for years to come. There are no scrubs here.

Let’s take a look at who’s been the best of the best amongst the rookies so far this year.

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