NBA official website rookie list update: Edgecombe tops the list, Yang Hansen ranks second in trade chips

On October 30, the NBA official website updated the rookie list. Edgecombe, the 76ers' draft pick, ranked first, and the Grizzlies' No. 11 pick Coward ranked second. He was also the bargaining chip used by the Trail Blazers to trade Yang Hansen. The following are the top 10 rankings and analysis -

1. Edgecombe, 76ers

Season data: 22.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists per game

Draft pick: No. 3

The only factor that may weaken the outside world's enthusiasm for Edgecombe is the experience of McCain, the 76ers' rookie last year. McCain was an early favorite for Rookie of the Year, averaging 15.3 points per game, but he suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee and was ruled out for the season ahead of schedule after playing only 23 games. In September this year, he underwent thumb ligament surgery again, and his comeback was postponed again. No one wants such "bad luck" to happen again, especially the 76ers who now have the impactful backcourt combination of Maxey and Edgcomb.

This wing player from Baylor University not only has all the necessary physical conditions, but also obviously has a mature game mentality. He said this week: "I am a learner of the game, so I know where my scoring opportunities are."

2. Coward, Grizzlies

Season data: 16.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 rebounds per game Assists

Draft Pick: No. 11

"Dark horses" usually come from the late first round or anywhere in the second round, while "draft picks" are represented by players like Cowherd - he has made fans of lottery teams who missed him regret it. The Grizzlies did the opposite, moving up 5 picks through a trade to select him, without being affected at all by his torn rotator cuff injury.

With the playing time freed up by his teammates' injuries, Coward delivered excellent shooting efficiency: 69.7% overall shooting rate and 64.3% three-point shooting rate.

3. Dylan Harper, Spurs

Season statistics: 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists per game

Draft pick: 2nd overall Ron Harper, the 5-time NBA champion, welcomed the birth of his son Dylan Harper at the age of 42, so we will never see the scene of "Harper and son playing together" like "LeBron and his son are on the same team." But the "championship gene" of this five-time champion is most vividly displayed in the Spurs rookie - Dylan Harper's on-field awareness far exceeds that of players of his age, and he currently ranks in the top 5 of the rookie's seven statistics.

Harper said: "I don't want to limit myself to a single ability, I just want to be a comprehensive player."

4. Flagg, Mavericks

Season data: 13 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists per game

Draft pick: No. 1 Pick

In the game against the Thunder, Flagg left the game due to a left shoulder injury, which also caused the outside world to debate coach Kidd's initial decision: when Irving was absent, let the rookie serve as point guard, whether it "brings him new challenges and broadens his horizons", or "uses the responsibility of 'serving teammates' to limit his offensive aggressiveness"?

When Russell took over the point guard duties, Flagg's performance improved. His best game so far is against the Raptors: 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 0 turnovers - among 18-year-old rookies, only Kobe has previously achieved the achievement of "20+ points and 0 turnovers in a single game".

5. Trey Johnson, Wizards

Season data: 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2 assists per game

Draft pick: No. 6

The Wizards are a "young team": 8 players have less than 1 season of NBA experience, and 11 players have less than 2 seasons of experience. Even in such a team, Johnson still found a way to stand out - he tied with Durant as the only two teenage players in NBA history to "score at least 16 points and hit more than 2 three-pointers in the first 3 games of their career." Currently, his offensive efficiency has attracted widespread attention.

6. Knuppel, Hornets

Season data: 16 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2 assists per game

Draft pick: 4th overall

Knupel set an NBA rookie record: the number of three-pointers made in the first 4 games of his career exceeded all rookies in history. He made a total of 16 three-pointers in 30 attempts (53.3%), surpassing the Kings' Keegan Murray and the Pacers' Duarte - both players made 13 three-pointers in the first four games. His goal this season is to hit the rookie record of "206 three-pointers in a single season" set by Murray three years ago.

7. Fells, Pelicans

Season data: 10.7 points, 2 rebounds, 1.7 assists per game

Draft pick: No. 7

Fels' first start (against the Celtics) was also his worst game: in the face of the team's defeat, he only made 1 of 11 shots and scored 2 points, and had 2 assists and 4 turnovers. But his teammate Zion is not worried about the point guard. Zion said: "Fels already has the top qualities of a professional player. He is very tough. Such a loss will not defeat him. He will only return to the training ground the next day and continue to work hard."

Fels' rookie debut performance was even better: 17 points in 18 minutes.

8. Quinn, Pelicans

Season statistics: 10 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1 block per game

Draft pick: 13th overall

Due to injuries to teammates Looney and Missy, the Pelicans were forced to use Quinn as the center.. In the overtime defeat against the Spurs, Quinn played 35 minutes and faced off against Wembanyama who was much higher than him many times - this was a "sink or rise" test for him.

Teammate Fels commented: "Quinn is very smart and has a unique combination of skills. His basketball IQ is a major advantage. He can read the situation on the court and judge the opponent's position. This versatility is of great help to our team."

9. Murray Boyles, Raptors

Season data: Averaged 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals per game

Draft pick: No. 9

Defensive ability is the key to Murray Boyles staying in the Raptors rotation. He is currently working hard to develop the "three-point ability" among the "3D players". The 20-year-old rookie from South Carolina missed the first two games of the season due to a forearm strain. He said: "If there is an opening, I will take a shot. Since I was selected, I have been practicing three-pointers, so now I will stay as confident as possible." At this stage, he has become a "disruptor" on the team's defensive end.

10. Kalkbrenner, Hornets

Season data: 9.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1 block per game

Draft pick: 34th overall (second round)

If converted by "per 36 minutes", the 7-foot center from Creighton University is close to a "double-double machine": averaging 12.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. On the offensive end, he focused on his areas of strength, hitting 19 goals in 21 shots, with a hit rate of 90.5%.