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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Who Are The Future All-Stars?

By Nathan Grubel

Jan 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) defends against New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) defends against New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) and Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) talk on the court in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Kings won 112-93. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) and Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) talk on the court in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Kings won 112-93. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

5. D’Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers

Russell has been on fire over his last 10 games, shooting 52.0 percent from the field and scoring 14.9 points per game.

He’s looked better over the last month or so and has had a few impressive 20-plus point outings now. Whether it’s driving inside or shooting from the perimeter Russell can do it all. And let’s not forget about his court vision and passing ability.

I still think his future is at shooting guard in a role similar to James Harden and Manu Ginobli but for now he’s the Lakers’ point guard of the future. He has all the tools of a future All-Star

Future All-Star? Yes

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