Uncover the Surprising NBA Award Favorites That Data Experts Didn’t See Coming This Season
Other Contenders
Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder; Neemias Queta, Boston Celtics; Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Rookie of the Year
Methodology: Again, we rely on the highest DRIP scores for rookies. For this one, the 65-game/20-minutes-per-game rule does not apply.
1. Kon Kneuppel, Charlotte Hornets (1.84 DRIP)
All eyes have been on the prodigious Cooper Flagg, and while he certainly has the highest ceiling of any player in this class, Kneuppel is the one who’s impacting winning the most this season. He’s already one of the best offensive players in the league, ranking 21st in O-DRIP. Plus, he’s already smashed the single season record for 3-pointers made (216 and counting) in an inaugural campaign. Oh, and the Charlotte Hornets are finally good, by the way.

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