Welcome to the first edition of SLAM’s weekly rookie spotlight, which will run throughout the entire 2021-22 season.
We’ve been covering this draft class for a minute now and can say with much confidence that it’s a special one. Here, in this recurring column, we’ll continue to track how the class progresses in the NBA. Every Friday, the spotlight will be shined on a different rookie who is making an impact, showing their potential or flying under the radar. Articles will also feature updated rookie power rankings (see below). To introduce the series, today’s write-up is an extended version of those power rankings, with background on each of the 10 players included. The list is based on how guys performed in Summer League and the preseason, as well as our general expectations for the year ahead. Thank you for reading and stay tuned for more!
