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
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 19, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) goes to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) goes to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Stanley Johnson, Detroit Pistons

Stanley Johnson has had his moments this year showing himself as one of the next great two-way wings in the league, but struggles with injury and inconsistent minutes of late have capped any great performances from the first year forward.

The potential is still there. He’s capable of scoring from anywhere on the floor and guarding the opposing team’s best offensive player. There’s a bit of Jimmy Butler in him in terms of his overall game, but it could take time to see Johnson emerge as the same type of worker and leader.

This summer is crucial for determining how wide open his future is. He already has a lot of the tools and skills. Now it’s about putting in the work to make them consistent weapons in his arsenal.

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