The NBA is again.
To kick off the beginning of the 2023-24 NBA common season, we appeared into the long run and projected what this yr’s rookie class (fyi: that features SLAM 247 co-cover star Chet Holmgren, who was out final season) will accomplish. We received’t say we informed you so, however….
Keep tuned. Right here’s our official Rookies Most Doubtless To listing, which seems in SLAM 247. Get your copy and canopy tees right here.
Towering over the competitors at 7-4, Wemby is our decide for ROTY. The French phenom and SLAM 247 cowl star has already established himself as one of the vital thrilling younger gamers to look at within the L. Welcome to the Victor Wembanyama Expertise.
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After being drafted within the second spherical this yr and serving to the Cavaliers win the Summer season League championship, Emoni Bates is reminding everybody that he’s to not be slept on.Â
Using his top and main hops, Chet Holmgren has proved to be somebody you may rely on to complete a play. His grit and dedication each on and off the court docket make him an apparent contender for our rookie rebounder.
Chet was one of many OKC cool guys to cowl SLAM 247. Get your copy + cowl tees right here.
Playmaker Anthony Black is our prime contender for averaging 10 APGs this season. Along with his fast passes and environment friendly motion, we all know Black’s acquired his crew’s again.Â
It’s been 14 years for the reason that NBA’s final rookie, Brandon Jennings, dropped 50 factors in a recreation. If there’s anybody who can convey it again, we all know it’s Scoot Henderson. Simply wait on it.
One factor about Amen is that he is aware of the way to match the vitality on the court docket. We all know he’ll be again to his bucket-getting methods as soon as he returns from harm.
Let’s set the scene. It’s Ocober 17, 2023. The NBA common season hasn’t even began but, however Whitmore is taking part in prefer it’s a Sport 7. He sprints down the court docket, leaps over Spurs’ Doug McDermott, and dunks on him. Was it an offensive foul? Maybe. But when that is what Whitmore has in retailer in the course of the preseason, we will solely think about what else he has in his bag this yr.
Brandon Miller is aware of a factor or two about kicks.
Mr. IG picture dump himself, Amari Bailey has already been featured on LeagueFits. Anticipate fairly just a few extra appearances on our feed this season…
Ever for the reason that Gradey arrived on the 2023 NBA draft in his Wizard of Oz tribute-suit, it was clear that the Kansas-product has persona. Didn’t he simply seem within the Drake’s son, Adonis’ music video? We have to hear all about it on a podcast. Talking of which, we’ll have a brand new podcast present coming to you quickly…
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