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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: D’Angelo Russell Best Rookie PG?

By Nathan Grubel

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With the NBA season winding down, has D’Angelo Russell established himself as the best rookie point guard or is there another challenger out there?

February 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) moves the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
February 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) moves the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

The NBA season is beginning to wind down, meaning as playoff opportunities fade out more minutes open up for the younger guys on the roster, primarily rookies.

That’s who we focus on here every week, so it’ll be interesting to see if anyone can shake things up as we’ve had virtually the same top 10 for a while now.

I can think of one specific player who could end up back in the rankings and challenge D’Angelo Russell for the top point guard spot given the inconsistency in Russell’s game, but is it truly possible at this point?

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Is Russell already far and away the league’s best rookie floor general?

Let’s get into it.

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