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2017-18 NBA Rookie of the Year ladder: Week 9 power rankings

By Jerran Anderson

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10. Jordan Bell, Golden State Warriors

Last rank: N/A

Golden State Warriors rookie Jordan Bell is only playing minor minutes currently, but when he does find himself as a regular in their rotation, look out! Bell is only averaging 4.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 11.9 minutes per game this season. When inserted into the starting lineup, though, its hard to not be aware of him on the floor.

In a start against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, Bell put up 11 points, six rebounds, two assists and an impressive chase-down block of Damian Lillard. In their next contest against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, Bell was given the starting nod once again. He put up eight points, eight assists and six rebounds in the 112-97 victory.

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He’s averaging 6.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in four starts in 2017-18.  It’s hard to ignore Jordan Bell’s presence, especially given how he was acquired. Bell was traded by the Chicago Bulls to the Warriors on draft night this past June for $3.5 million in cash considerations. Golden State can consider him a worthy investment.