Who will be voted “Rookie of the Year”? The race is likely to be particularly open this season, especially with Jared McCain's injury. The leader/back of the Sixers is thus on the sidelines, and while he had been elected “Rookie of the month” in the East for the months of October/November, it is Alex Sarr who succeeds him for December!
The Frenchman is in fact the best scorer among beginners over the period, with 13.8 points on average at 46% success including 46% from distance, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks on average in 9 games.
In the West, it is Yves Missi who was chosen with his 11.2 points at 57% shooting success, 10.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks on average in 13 games. The Cameroonian succeeds Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies) by undoubtedly being the only ray of sunshine of the season on the Pelicans side (5-29), the team in last place in its conference…
Same thing for the Wizards, last in the East with 6 victories for 25 defeats.
Alex Sarr was preferred to his teammate Bub Carrington (Wizards), Tristan da Silva (Orlando) and his compatriot Zaccharie Risacher (Hawks). Yves Missi was chosen despite competition from Stephon Castle (Spurs), Donovan Clingan (Blazers), Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies).
