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2017 NBA Rookie Ladder: Is Brandon Ingram A Future Star?

By Nathan Grubel

Nov 29, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Brown (21) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Brown (21) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors in the second half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors in the second half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers

Dario Saric has slipped a little in these rankings, but that’s not because he can’t play. A few others have passed him because of their recent showings on the floor.

He’s still a great option off the bench for the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to his playmaking and shooting abilities.

Saric scores at a decent clip at 9.1 points per game with a slash line of .371/.379/.692. While he hasn’t finished well from the field inside the arc, he’s been effective enough at the line and from distance.

Finding ways to score and remaining valuable remains the most important aspect of any player’s rookie year. He’s continued to score in any way that he can and a poor offensive team like the 76ers needs every point possible.

His rebounding totals could be better for a power forward, but he plays hard. His limitations athleticially could cap his ceiling in multiple areas, including on the boards.

For now he’s a good part of Philly’s rebuilding process. Saric has a shot as a Rookie of the Year candidate barring any injuries to other contenders.