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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Final Rookie Of The Year Ballot

By Nathan Grubel

Apr 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) backs up to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward James Ennis (4) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) backs up to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward James Ennis (4) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker came into the league with reasonable expectations in terms of developing into a serviceable shooting guard down the line, but no one, not even Phoenix, saw this coming.

Not only was he the team’s best three-point option with both Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight missing time this season, but he was quietly a decent playmaker considering he’s the youngest player in the NBA.

He averaged 2.6 assists per game this season, but towards the end the Suns used him as a point guard in some situations and even though he turned the ball over just like any other rookie guard he looked good handling and serving as a primary decision-maker.

If he can continue to work on finishing inside and distributing then his upside is tremendous in a league focused on ball movement and versatility. He’s not just a three-point shooter; he has greater potential.

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