NBA Awards Watch: Predicting The Rookie Of The Year Race

NBA Awards Watch: Predicting The Rookie Of The Year Award Race

Feb 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; World Team guard Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves (22) is interviewed by broadcaster Rachel Nichols (right) after being named the MVP after the game against the U.S. Team at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 30, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Jerami Grant (39) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers defeated the Timberwolves 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Jerami Grant – Philadelphia 76ers, SF

The person on the Philadelphia 76ers that’s flown under the radar most of the season was forward Jerami Grant.

However, recently Grant’s been playing at a very high level as he’s been able to show to his coaches and teammates alike that he belongs with the starters and getting heavy minutes in games.

In Grant’s last 10 games he’s been great. Grant’s averaging 8.7 points on 42 percent shooting, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game in those contests.

Because the Sixers are believing in the process of developing young talent to cultivate an environment like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Grant could do himself a favor and make everyone believe that he’s apart of the Sixers future.

Grant’s way too talented of a player to not finish strong. Look for him to fly up our rankings later before the season’s over.

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