2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Is Devin Booker A Star?

Mar 14, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts after a shot in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 107-104. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 16, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Scott Skiles draws up a play with guard Mario Hezonja (23) in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Magic 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Mario Hezonja, Orlando Magic

I’ve tried to cover as many rookies as possible in these rankings because this class as a whole has arguably been the deepest since 2003.

Mario Hezonja got off to a rough start this season buried on the bench behind other forwards, but the Tobias Harris trade allowed Aaron Gordon to move into the starting lineup which opened up more minutes for Hezonja to prove why he was such a high pick in the first place.

His athleticism is always on display with him constantly running up and down the floor and looking to make plays in transition. But his shooting touch is his main calling card when he gets it going.

He’s only shooting 33.3 percent from three-point range on the season but he also hasn’t gotten the opportunities some have to develop throughout the year.

There’s nothing wrong with his stroke and his size at 6-foot-8 could play a part in some versatile lineups for coach Scott Skiles and the Magic.

Based on pure ability he’s already the most talented wing in Orlando. Only time will tell if he eventually emerges as one of the Magic’s best overall players.

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