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NBA: 5 Rookies To Watch This Season

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3) shoots the ball in front of Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3) shoots the ball in front of Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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We’re almost a month through the NBA season and basketball is in full swing. Here are five rookies to watch.

Oct 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3) shoots the ball in front of Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3) shoots the ball in front of Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

This season’s rookie class has brought an interesting dynamic to the NBA. With more players looking to make a name for themselves, there’s a new wave of rookies to watch this season.

There are a variety of rookies to look at but five stand out for their impact on the floor. Some are relatively unknown while others are names followed through the college game.

As the season progresses, these are some rookies that could finish with All-Rookie team accolades before the season is over.

One rookie is the son of a legendary Portland Trail Blazers player. Other rookies may not have the family bloodline connection going for them, but they have shown they have the talent to be on an NBA roster.

Two rookies on the list have bring their talents from Europe. While they may not fresh out of college, they are ready to show what they’re able to do for their respective teams.

The final two rookies that round out the list both did their respective body of work in the NCAA ranks. Both players bring their consensus All-American accolades to the table to show they belong.

Here are five rookies to watch in the NBA this season.