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NBA Rookie Ladder Week 6: The leader of the pack returns

By Corey Rausch

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 27, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 105-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 27, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 105-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 24: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half at Fiserv Forum on November 24, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Week 6 NBA Rookie Ladder Power Rankings: 4. Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham. 4. player. 64. . . Previous: 3rd

13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.3 steals                                                                

Shooting splits: .335/.245/.867

After pushing comfortably into the top three for the last few weeks, Cade Cunningham saw his production dip over the last week with Killian Hayes out of the lineup. With too much of the playmaking duties on him at all times, Cunningham clearly was unable to get his shot on track.

His effective field goal percentage is below 40 percent, a black mark on his otherwise impressive rookie campaign to date. Hayes returned to the lineup to end the week, so he should be able to balance out his offensive attack over the coming weeks.

Week 6 NBA Rookie Ladder Power Rankings: 3. Josh Giddey

3. player. 149. . . Previous: 4th. Josh Giddey

10.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.0 steals

Shooting splits: .403/.277/.654

Josh Giddey’s consistency so far this season has done enough to move him past the number one overall pick in the rankings. He is on a streak of six straight games of scoring in double-digits, including tying a career-high 19 points.

He also had two games with eight assists and three games with seven rebounds. The combination of him and Robinson-Earl has brought youthful professionalism to an otherwise raw Oklahoma City Thunder core.

Giddey is a wizard, finding passing lanes that others in this class can only dream of. Of all of the signature skills in this class, his passing may be the most impressive offensive skill to date.