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NBA Rookie Ladder Week 11: The young king returns to the lineup

By Corey Rausch

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Jalen Green #0 of the Houston Rockets brings the ball up coiurt against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center on January 01, 2022 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Jalen Green #0 of the Houston Rockets brings the ball up coiurt against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center on January 01, 2022 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 28: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers stands on the court prior to the start of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on December 28, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

Week 11 NBA Rookie Ladder: 2. Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic

15.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals

Shooting splits: .447/.368/.829

The rise seems to be endless for Franz Wagner. He has been on a nearly unstoppable tear and has finally ascended to second place on the rankings. To start last week, he posted a new career-high, dropping 38 points, seven rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block on the Milwaukee Bucks.

He has scored in double figures in 19 straight games. Wagner is the type of player that, if he had been drafted by a winning team, would be limited to timely shots and solid defense. With the open environment provided by the Orlando Magic, Wagner is able to show his full potential right off the bat.

Week 11 NBA Rookie Ladder: 1. Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers

14.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 blocks

Shooting splits: .501/.313/.762

After being out for a few games, Evan Mobley quickly showed that there is a reason he will be in borderline All-Star conversations, let alone the Rookie of the Year award.

Over the last week (right after coming back from health and safety protocols), Mobley is averaging 20.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 63.3 percent from the field.

He is not the only player on the Cleveland Cavaliers that deserves large amounts of credit, but the addition of Mobley is such a noticeable boost on both ends of the floor. With his absences coinciding with those of his main contenders, Mobley maintains a stranglehold on the number one spot.

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