{"id":103740,"date":"2017-08-26T06:25:03","date_gmt":"2017-08-26T03:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hoops.co.il\/?p=103740"},"modified":"2017-08-26T06:31:01","modified_gmt":"2017-08-26T03:31:01","slug":"%d7%a9%d7%90%d7%9c%d7%95%d7%9f-%d7%94%d7%a8%d7%95%d7%a7%d7%99%d7%a1-%d7%94%d7%a9%d7%a0%d7%aa%d7%99-%d7%94%d7%93%d7%95%d7%a7-%d7%9e%d7%a6%d7%90-%d7%94%d7%a2%d7%aa%d7%99%d7%a7-%d7%95%d7%94%d7%93","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoops.co.il\/?p=103740","title":{"rendered":"\u05e9\u05d0\u05dc\u05d5\u05df \u05d4\u05e8\u05d5\u05e7\u05d9\u05e1 \u05d4\u05e9\u05e0\u05ea\u05d9 \/ \u05d4\u05d3\u05d5\u05e7 \u05de\u05e6\u05d0, \u05d4\u05e2\u05ea\u05d9\u05e7, \u05d5\u05d4\u05d3\u05d1\u05d9\u05e7"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Who will be the 2017-18 Kia Rookie of the Year?<a id=\"roy\" name=\"roy\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas &#8212; 25.7%<\/p>\n<p>2. Lonzo Ball, L.A. Lakers &#8212; 20.0%<\/p>\n<p>3. Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia &#8212; 17.1%<\/p>\n<p>4. Kyle Kuzma, L.A. Lakers &#8212; 5.7%<br \/>\nDonovan Mitchell, Utah &#8212; 5.7 %<br \/>\nBen Simmons, Philadelphia &#8212; 5.7%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Dwayne Bacon, Charlotte; Tony Bradley, Utah; De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento; Josh Jackson, Phoenix; Malik Monk, Charlotte; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Sindarius Thornwell, LA Clippers<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-180591\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/07\/14\/all-access-dennis-smith-jr-las-vegas-summer-league\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/07\/14\/18c29181-1201-4584-8f9c-91cf0b3d5a92.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=ygxgwu3s\" width=\"551\" height=\"310\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/07\/14\/18c29181-1201-4584-8f9c-91cf0b3d5a92.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=ygxgwu3s\" \/>0:51<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Dennis Smith Jr. made a solid impression at the Las Vegas Summer League.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Kris Dunn &#8212; 29.0%<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0Only once have the rookies correctly predicted the Rookie of the Year. That was in the first year of the survey, 2007, when 53.5 percent predicted that Kevin Durant would win the award. The only Mav to win Rookie of the Year is Jason Kidd, who shared the award with Grant Hill in 1994-95.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Which rookie will have the best career?<a id=\"career\" name=\"career\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Lonzo Ball, L.A. Lakers &#8212; 18.4%<br \/>\nJayson Tatum, Boston &#8212; 18.4%<\/p>\n<p>3. Josh Jackson, Phoenix &#8212; 10.5%<br \/>\nDennis Smith Jr., Dallas &#8212; 10.5%<\/p>\n<p>5. De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento &#8212; 7.9%<\/p>\n<p>6. Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia &#8212; 5.3%<br \/>\nHarry Giles, Sacramento &#8212; 5.3%<br \/>\nBen Simmons, Philadelphia &#8212; 5.3%<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-180883\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/07\/19\/lonzo-balls-top-10-plays-las-vegas-summer-league\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/07\/19\/add15024-8650-4e98-a81a-b644802e14fd.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=PTVPGNPn\" width=\"535\" height=\"301\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/07\/19\/add15024-8650-4e98-a81a-b644802e14fd.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=PTVPGNPn\" \/>2:07<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Relive Lonzo Ball's best plays from the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Jarrett Allen, Brooklyn; John Collins, Atlanta; Jonathan Isaac, Orlando; Luke Kennard, Detroit; Kyle Kuzma, L.A. Lakers; Donovan Mitchell, Utah; Malik Monk, Charlotte<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Brandon Ingram &#8212; 26.7%<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0Tatum tying Ball makes it four straight years of Duke guys earning the most votes on this question, joining Jabari Parker, Jahlil Okafor and Ingram.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?<a id=\"steal\" name=\"steal\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Donovan Mitchell (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/draft\/2017\/prospects\/donovan_mitchell\">13th pick<\/a>), Utah &#8212; 18.9%<\/p>\n<p>2. Dennis Smith Jr. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/draft\/2017\/prospects\/dennis_smith\">9th pick<\/a>), Dallas &#8212; 13.5%<\/p>\n<p>3. John Collins (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/draft\/2017\/prospects\/john_collins\">19th pick<\/a>), Atlanta &#8212; 12.2%<\/p>\n<p>4. Jordan Bell (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/draft\/2017\/prospects\/jordan_bell\">38th pick<\/a>), Golden State &#8212; 10.8%<\/p>\n<p>5. Kyle Kuzma (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/draft\/2017\/prospects\/kyle_kuzma\">27th pick<\/a>), L.A. Lakers &#8212; 9.5%<\/p>\n<p>6. Josh Jackson (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/draft\/2017\/prospects\/josh_jackson\">4th pick<\/a>), Phoenix &#8212; 8.1%<br \/>\nSindarius Thornwell (48th pick), LA Clippers &#8212; 8.1%<\/p>\n<p>8. Dwayne Bacon (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/draft\/2017\/prospects\/dwayne_bacon\">40th pick<\/a>), Charlotte &#8212; 5.4%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Harry Giles (20), Sacramento; Jonathan Isaac (6), Orlando; Monte Morris (51), Denver; Davon Reed (32), Phoenix; Jayson Tatum (3), Boston<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-180581\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/07\/14\/20170714-hou-atl-donovan-mitchell-interview\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/07\/14\/42148199-a381-4e46-98cc-b82927f12c09.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=iyBE7VWa\" width=\"528\" height=\"297\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/07\/14\/42148199-a381-4e46-98cc-b82927f12c09.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=iyBE7VWa\" \/>3:49<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell could be the steal of the 2017 Draft.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Dejounte Murray &#8212; 16.1%<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0Mitchell got less than 1\/5 of the vote, but this was still the highest percentage ever for this question, which usually gets the biggest mix of responses. Mitchell, who averaged 24.0 points in Summer League (scoring 37 in his final game) was the only player to receive votes for each of the first six questions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Which rookie is the most athletic?<a id=\"athletic\" name=\"athletic\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Dennis Smith Jr. Dallas &#8212; 43.6%<\/p>\n<p>2. Terrance Ferguson, Oklahoma City &#8212; 12.8%<\/p>\n<p>3. John Collins, Atlanta &#8212; 10.4%<\/p>\n<p>4. Josh Jackson, Phoenix &#8212; 7.7%<br \/>\nMalik Monk, Charlotte &#8212; 7.7%<\/p>\n<p>6. Jonathan Isaac, Orlando &#8212; 5.1%<br \/>\nDonovan Mitchell, Utah &#8212; 5.1%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Bam Adebayo, Miami; De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento; Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-181396\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/08\/11\/20170810-jonathan-isaac-rookie-photo-shoot-nba\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/08\/11\/f410f038-7710-4638-b3ca-97d462f9f70c.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=HR88wTLp\" width=\"551\" height=\"310\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/08\/11\/f410f038-7710-4638-b3ca-97d462f9f70c.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=HR88wTLp\" \/>2:01<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Jonathan Isaac is ready to make an impact for the Magic in 2017-18.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Jaylen Brown &#8212; 38.7%<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0Smith didn't attend the NBA combine, where Frank Jackson\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/stats.nba.com\/draft\/combine-strength-agility\/#!?sort=STANDING_VERTICAL_LEAP&amp;dir=1\">had the highest vertical leap among players who stayed in the Draft at 42.0 inches<\/a>. But\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2017\/06\/11\/nba-draft-dennis-smith-jr-enjoyed-working-out-in-group-setting\/\">Smith reportedly recorded a 48-inch vertical leap<\/a>\u00a0in a workout with the Lakers, which,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/sports\/college\/acc\/nc-state\/article156074214.html\">according to another report<\/a>, tied the record (held by Wilt Chamberlain and Darrell Griffith) for the highest vertical in NBA history. You have to wonder how he got less than half the votes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Which rookie is the best shooter?<a id=\"shooter\" name=\"shooter\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Luke Kennard, Detroit &#8212; 48.6%<\/p>\n<p>2. Malik Monk, Charlotte &#8212; 13.5%<\/p>\n<p>3. Terrance Ferguson, Oklahoma City &#8212; 10.8%<\/p>\n<p>4. Kyle Kuzma, L.A. Lakers &#8212; 5.4%<br \/>\nTyler Lydon, Denver &#8212; 5.4%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Tyler Dorsey, Atlanta; Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia; Frank Jackson, New Orleans; Justin Jackson, Sacramento; Lauri Markkanen, Chicago; Donovan Mitchell, Utah<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-179635\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/07\/06\/20170706-det-luke-kennard-hl\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/s3\/2017-07\/20170706_kennard_pic.jpg?itok=uWQlXvZA\" width=\"537\" height=\"302\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/s3\/2017-07\/20170706_kennard_pic.jpg?itok=uWQlXvZA\" \/>1:48<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Luke Kennard came up big for the Pistons in the Orlando Summer League title game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Buddy Hield &#8212; 65.7%<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0It didn't this year, but this question, on average, yields the closest thing to a consensus. The Kings' Frank Mason (48.7 percent) was a better 3-point shooter than Kennard (44.3 percent) last season.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Which rookie is the best defender?<a id=\"defender\" name=\"defender\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Josh Jackson, Phoenix &#8212; 26.3%<\/p>\n<p>2. Jordan Bell, Golden State &#8212; 23.7%<\/p>\n<p>3. Donovan Mitchell, Utah &#8212; 21.1%<\/p>\n<p>4. De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento &#8212; 10.5%<\/p>\n<p>5. Davon Reed, Phoenix &#8212; 5.3%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Bam Adebayo, Miami; Jarrett Allen, Brooklyn; OG Anunoby, Toronto; Jonathan Isaac, Orlando; Sindarius Thornwell, LA Clippers<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-180706\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/07\/15\/josh-jackson-full-vegas-summer-league-highlights-phoenix-suns\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/07\/15\/6b1d0cfe-9e46-4562-a639-4d401a15bcd0.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=iDDdKB1E\" width=\"537\" height=\"302\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/07\/15\/6b1d0cfe-9e46-4562-a639-4d401a15bcd0.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=iDDdKB1E\" \/>5:44<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Phoenix's Josh Jackson showcased his varied skills at the Las Vegas Summer League.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Kris Dunn &#8212; 23.5%<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0The Suns have been an above-average defensive team just once in the last 10 years and have ranked in the bottom five on that end of the floor each of the last two seasons. So, they could use an impact defender. If Bell can play, the Warriors getting him with the 38th pick (after buying it from the Bulls) is a case of the rich getting richer.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Which rookie is the best playmaker?<a id=\"playmaker\" name=\"playmaker\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Lonzo Ball, L.A. Lakers &#8212; 71.8%<\/p>\n<p>2. Markelle Fultz, LA Clippers &#8212; 7.7%<\/p>\n<p>3. Jawun Evans, LA Clippers &#8212; 5.1%<br \/>\nDe'Aaron Fox, Sacramento &#8212; 5.1%<br \/>\nDennis Smith Jr., Dallas &#8212; 5.1%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Frank Mason, Sacramento; Jayson Tatum, Boston<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-180454\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/07\/13\/20170713-lal-lonzo-ball-hl\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/s3\/2017-07\/%20BALL.jpg?itok=1udA9Rs6\" width=\"546\" height=\"307\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/s3\/2017-07\/%20BALL.jpg?itok=1udA9Rs6\" \/>1:56<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Lonzo Ball notched a triple-double in Las Vegas Summer League play.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Kris Dunn &#8212; 29.4%<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0The 71.8 percent that Ball received on this question is the second highest percentage that any player has received on any question in the history of the survey, topped only by Stephen Curry's 79.4 percent on the &quot;best shooter&quot; question in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>A fellow lottery pick on Ball, who averaged 10.3 assists per 36 minutes in Summer League: &quot;His basketball IQ is very high. He knows where to be, he knows where his teammates need to be, and he knows what's going on at all times. He's the type of guy that anybody would want to play with.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>In L.A., Ball is replacing D'Angelo Russell, who was named the best playmaker by his classmates two years ago.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What will be the biggest adjustment for you, playing in the NBA?<a id=\"adjustment\" name=\"adjustment\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Physicality (size and strength of opponents) &#8212; 36.8%<\/p>\n<p>2. Speed or pace of the game &#8212; 30.3%<\/p>\n<p>3. Length of season &#8212; 14.5%<\/p>\n<p>4. Travel &#8212; 7.9%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Longer 3-point distance, Defense, Learning new plays, Talent level of opponents<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-181418\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/08\/14\/20170814-gametime-rookie-debuts\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/08\/14\/368e7596-5c0d-4445-beec-ab4c3a3d67df.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=42uBGgdZ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/08\/14\/368e7596-5c0d-4445-beec-ab4c3a3d67df.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=42uBGgdZ\" \/>5:19<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Get the lowdown on when some key rookies will make their 2017-18 debut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Speed or pace of the game \u2013 40.9%<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0Retired players will tell you that the league isn't nearly as physical as it once was. Incoming rookies don't want to hear that, apparently.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the most important skill you need to develop?<a id=\"skill\" name=\"skill\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. Shooting &#8212; 38.5%<\/p>\n<p>2. Ball-handling &#8212; 12.8%<\/p>\n<p>3. Basketball IQ\/mentality &#8212; 7.7%<br \/>\nStrength &#8212; 7.7%<\/p>\n<p>4. Athleticism\/quickness &#8212; 5.1%<br \/>\nDunking\/finishing plays &#8212; 5.1%<br \/>\nEverything &#8212; 5.1%<br \/>\nPlaymaking\/Pick and roll &#8212; 5.1%<br \/>\nPreparation\/work ethic &#8212; 5.1%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Confidence, Defense, Leadership<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-181403\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/08\/11\/20170811-gametime-rookie-class\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/08\/11\/98545118-0b40-4c3d-9be4-e3990846b7bc.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=QJ27w2Nu\" width=\"530\" height=\"298\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/08\/11\/98545118-0b40-4c3d-9be4-e3990846b7bc.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=QJ27w2Nu\" \/>3:13<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Which rookie is most poised for success in the coming season?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong>\u00a0This was a new question this year. The rookies seem to know that shooting has become the most important skill in the game, though there are probably a few coaches around the league who are hoping their guy was the one who admitted he's got to get better defensively.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who is your favorite player in the league?<a id=\"favorite\" name=\"favorite\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. LeBron James, Cleveland &#8212; 31.5%<\/p>\n<p>2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City &#8212; 19.4%<\/p>\n<p>3. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio &#8212; 8.3%<\/p>\n<p>4. James Harden, Houston &#8212; 6.5%<\/p>\n<p>5. Kevin Durant, Golden State &#8212; 5.6%<br \/>\nDraymond Green, Golden State &#8212; 5.6%<\/p>\n<p>7. Anthony Davis, New Orleans &#8212; 4.2%<\/p>\n<p>8. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland &#8212; 3.7%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes:<\/strong>\u00a0Carmelo Anthony, New York; Jamal Crawford, Minnesota; Pau Gasol, San Antonio; Paul George, Oklahoma City; Blake Griffin, LA Clippers; Dwight Howard, Charlotte<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embedded-entity align-center\">\n<article>\n<section class=\"video__detail--viewer\">\n<div id=\"nba-video-player-179002\" class=\"nba-cvp-load-on-demand\" data-cvp-adsection=\"nba.com_main_article\" data-cvp-autostart=\"true\" data-cvp-contentid=\"\/video\/2017\/06\/24\/20170624-inside-stuff-draft-recap\" data-cvp-videoplayername=\"LACVP_b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/06\/24\/92753073-c38a-43e5-b6cf-e66271d100cd.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=csDXGJxo\" width=\"531\" height=\"299\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.net\/nba-drupal-prod\/styles\/landscape\/http\/nba.cdn.turner.com\/nba\/big\/video\/2017\/06\/24\/92753073-c38a-43e5-b6cf-e66271d100cd.nba_1_1280x720.jpg?itok=csDXGJxo\" \/>2:27<button class=\"nba-player-video__item--play\">Play<\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article><figcaption>Inside Stuff takes a look back at a memorable 2017 NBA Draft night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last year:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/features\/john_schuhmann\/2016-17-nba-rookie-survey\/\">Kevin Durant &#8212; 29.7%<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who will be the 2017-18 Kia Rookie of the Year? 1. 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