NBA Rookie Ladder: Did Scottie Barnes end the year on top?

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 10: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

100. . . Previous: 6th. Chris Duarte. 6. player

Duarte, recently placed on the COVID-19 list, remains one of the few bright spots in what has been a very disappointing year for Indiana. The Pacers guard is already averaging 13.2 points per game while establishing himself as a quality perimeter defender with a tremendous feel for the game.

Duarte has cooled off after a very hot start, and the continued insistence on making the Myles Turner/Domantas Sabonis pairing work has done a number on his stats. Duarte should bounce back once he returns to the floor, as his style of play is conducive to success in the modern NBA.

NBA Rookie Ladder: Josh Giddey keeps producing.

149. . . Previous: 5th. Josh Giddey. 5. player

In each of his last five games, Giddey has recorded at least 10 points or 10 rebounds in every game. Giddey has three double-doubles and two-triple-doubles in his last five contests, further evidence that the Australian youngster is a unique talent that Oklahoma City can build around.

Giddey is still not a lethal offensive player at the moment, as he was held scoreless in his most recent game before ending up on the COVID-19 list. Once his jump shot starts to fall, Giddey will be a star in this league alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Thunder backcourt.