2021 NBA Rookie of the Year Finalists: Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards & LaMelo Ball! When Does the NBA Announce 2021 Rookie of the Year?
Hello Everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be going over the latest news involving the NBA Rookie of the Year Picks 2021/Announcement Info! Before we name our winner for the 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, we must showcase the following: Announcement Schedule, Past Rookie of the Year Winners, and 3 Finalists’ 2020-2021 Regular Seasons. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
NBA Rookie of the Year Picks 2021/Announcement Info
2021 NBA Rookie of the Year Announcement Schedule:
Earliest Date: Mid June 2021 (Middle of Semifinals Finals)
Latest Date: Late June 2021 (Start of Conference Finals)
Past NBA Rookie of the Year Winners Since 2007
- 2020: Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
- 2019: Luka Doncic (Mavericks)
- 2018: Ben Simmons (76ers)
- 2017: Malcolm Brogdon (Bucks)
- 2016: Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)
- 2015: Andrew Wiggins (Timberwolves)
- 2014: Michael Carter-Williams (76ers)
- 2013: Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers)
- 2012: Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers)
- 2011: Blake Griffin (Clippers)
- 2010: Tyreke Evans (Kings)
- 2009: Derrick Rose (Bulls)
- 2008: Kevin Durant (SuperSonics)
- 2007: Brandon Roy (Trail Blazers)
Here are the 3 Finalists for the 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year Award:
2020-2021 NBA Regular Season Statistics for Each Finalist
PG Tyrese Haliburton (Sacramento Kings)
- 13.0 Points per Game
- 3.0 Rebounds per Game
- 5.3 Assists per Game
- 0.5 Blocks per Game (Leads Finalists)
- Field Goal Percentage: 47.2% (Leads Finalists)
- 3-Pointers Percentage: 40.9% (Leads Finalists)
- 1.3 Steals per Game
- 0.7 Offensive Rebounds per Game
- 2.3 Defensive Rebounds per Game
- Free Throw Percentage: 85.7% (Leads Finalists)
- 58 Games Played
SF Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- 19.3 Points per Game (Leads Finalists)
- 4.7 Rebounds per Game
- 2.9 Assists per Game
- 0.5 Blocks per Game (Leads Finalists)
- Field Goal Percentage: 41.7%
- 3-Pointers Percentage: 32.9%
- 1.1 Steals per Game
- 0.8 Offensive Rebounds per Game
- 3.8 Defensive Rebounds per Game
- Free Throw Percentage: 77.6%
- 72 Games Played (Leads Finalists)
PG LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
- 15.7 Points per Game
- 5.9 Rebounds per Game (Leads Finalists)
- 6.1 Assists per Game (Leads Finalists)
- 0.4 Blocks per Game
- Field Goal Percentage: 43.6%
- 3-Pointers Percentage: 35.2%
- 1.6 Steals per Game (Leads Finalists)
- 1.2 Offensive Rebounds per Game (Leads Finalists)
- 4.7 Defensive Rebounds per Game (Leads Finalists)
- Free Throw Percentage: 75.8%
- 51 Games Played
And the Winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year Award 2021 is……..
LaMelo Ball-Leads Finalists in 5 Categories
Tyrese Haliburton-Leads Finalists in 4 Categories
Anthony Edwards-Leads Finalists in 3 Categories
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