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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Midseason Grades

By Nathan Grubel

Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) dribbles as Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson 93) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Detroit 103-101. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) dribbles as Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson 93) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Detroit 103-101. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Stanley Johnson, Detroit Pistons

Johnson has loads of potential and the Pistons are ecstatic that they have him waiting to breakout.

Some would argue he’s already done that at times this season. In one of his most recent performances against the Memphis Grizzlies Johnson went for 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting including 5-of-9 from deep. Memphis isn’t a bad defensive team by any means, so it’s encouraging to see Johnson continue to step up against quality NBA teams.

He’s shown off his versatile scoring and defensive abilities and he’s only going to get better. Consider Johnson on my future star radar.

Grade: B

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