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; Charlotte, NC, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots the ball against Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) in the second half at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Nuggets defeated the Hornets 101-93. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots the ball against Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) in the second half at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Nuggets defeated the Hornets 101-93. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

Have we figured out a ceiling for Nikola Jokic yet?

In his best moments he looks like a bigger version of Draymond Green. His defense isn’t quite at that level yet but his offensive game in terms of his shooting range and playmaking for a big man is hard to ignore.

As mentioned his defense needs work as well as his ball handling ability but Jokic is already an impressive talent and will only get better as the years go on.

Some have already said he’s the best passing big in this rookie class and ball movement from every area on the floor is more important than ever in this era of “pace and space” basketball.

Let’s hope Jokic keeps showing us a thing or two as this season winds down.

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