As of January 1, 2018 here are the statistics for each of these 3 rookies / Rookie Of The Year candidates : Donovan Mitchell of Utah 18ppg 3rpg 3apg - Ben Simmons of Philadelphia 16ppg 8rpg 7apg - Jayson Tatum 14ppg 5rpg 1apg. Here are the records for each of their teams as of January 1, 2018 : Jazz 16-21 - 76ers 17-19 - Celtics 30-10. Each rookie has made their mark on their respective teams and have become major contributors out the gate. Simmons basically had a red shirt year last season for Philadelphia after being drafted 1st overall in 2016 out of LSU. During the 1st round of the 2017 NBA Draft Boston took Tatum from Duke. Meanwhile the Jazz to Mitchell from Louisville. This co be a year of co NBA Rookie Of The Year winners. Hopefully each of these young man can keep playing well and more importantly remain healthy. The award at the end of the season will take care of itself. Nonetheless it is certainly to watch these young guys.
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