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NBA Rookie Ladder: Where does Raptors star Scottie Barnes rank?

By Mike Luciano

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 5: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 5: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) /
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Jalen Green, NBA Rookie Ladder
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Jalen Green #0 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

player. Scouting Report. SG. Jalen Green. 6. Pick Analysis. Houston Rockets. 169

The efficiency numbers for Green don’t look great, as Houston is letting their No. 2 pick chuck it up as frequently as possible with the aim of improving his scoring skills. After eschewing college, 14.5 points per game is a very solid number for a player as gifted as he is.

While he hasn’t always been the best on the defensive end, and while his numbers have done little to translate into Houston victories, Green has reminded us all that the flashes everyone saw in G League and high school play translated to the NBA. After a few games, Houston has to be pleased with their return.

NBA Rookie Ladder: Jalen Green is scoring at a solid rate.

Indiana Pacers. 5. 100. Scouting Report. Chris Duarte. player. Pick Analysis. SG

Duarte’s scoring numbers have dipped slightly as the season has gone on, and they could shrink even more when TJ Warren returns, but that is no reason to qualify or disparage the accomplishments he’s earned this season. The former Oregon star looks like a solid 3-and-D player that can thrive on this team for years to come.

Duarte was expected to come in and contribute right away given how he’s older than most lottery picks, and he’s done so without taking a ton of shots away from Domantas Sabonis. If Indiana wants to turn the season around, Duarte will have a huge part to play.