NBA All-Rookie Team

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The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) honor given since the 1962–63 NBA season to the top rookies during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; who are not allowed to vote for players on their own team.[1] The All-Rookie Team is generally composed of two five-man lineups, a first team and a second team. The players each receive two points for each first team vote and one point for each second team vote. The top five players with the highest point total make the first team, with the next five making the second team. In the case of a tie at the fifth position of either team, the roster is expanded. If the first team consists of six players due to a tie, the second team will still consist of five players with the potential for more expansion in the event of additional ties. Ties have occurred several times, most recently in 2012, when Kawhi Leonard, Iman Shumpert, and Brandon Knight tied in votes received. No respect is given to positions. For example, the first team had four forwards, and one guard in 2008.

Nine All-Rookie Team members have won both the Rookie of the Year Award and the Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) during their careers. Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld are the only players to accomplish this feat in the same season. As of the end of the 2007–08 season, 29 members of the All-Rookie Team have been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 28 members were not born in the United States and 120 members are active in the NBA.[2][3][4][5][6]

Selections

^ Denotes players who are still active in the NBA
* Elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player
Player
(in bold text)
Indicates the player who won the Rookie of the Year award
Player
(in italic text)
Indicates the player who was drafted first overall
head shot of Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (as Lew Alcindor) was named to the All-Rookie Team in the 1969–70 NBA season.
head shot of Larry Bird
Larry Bird was named to the All-Rookie Team in the 1979–80 NBA season.
Magic Johnson at a game
Magic Johnson was named to the first team in the 1979–80 NBA season.
Michael Jordan holding a basketball
Michael Jordan was named to the first team in the 1984–85 NBA season.
Patrick Ewing preparing to shoot a free throw
Patrick Ewing was named to the All-Rookie Team in the 1985–86 NBA season.
head shot of David Robinson
San Antonio Spurs player David Robinson was named to the All-Rookie first team in the 1989–90 NBA season.
Shaquille O'Neal shooting a free throw
Shaquille O'Neal was named to the first team in the 1992–93 NBA season.
Kevin Garnett at a game
Kevin Garnett was named to the second team in the 1995–96 NBA season.
Kobe Bryant prepares to shoot a free throw
Kobe Bryant was named to the second team in the 1996–97 NBA season.
Tim Duncan at a game
Tim Duncan was named to the first team in the 1997–98 NBA season.
Pau Gasol boxing out
Spanish player Pau Gasol was named to the first team in the 2001–02 NBA season.
Yao Ming at a game
Chinese player Yao Ming was named to the first team in the 2002–03 NBA season.
Amar'e Stoudemire preparing to shoot a free throw
Rookie of the Year winner Amar'e Stoudemire was named to the first team in the 2002-03 NBA season.
LeBron James at a game
LeBron James was named to the first team in the 2003–04 NBA season.
Carmelo Anthony against the Washington Wizards
Carmelo Anthony was named to the first team in the 2003–04 NBA season.
Dwight Howard at a game
Dwight Howard was named to the first team in the 2004–05 NBA season.
Chris Paul against the Washington Wizards
Chris Paul was named to the first team in the 2005–06 NBA season.
Kevin Durant at a college game
Kevin Durant was named to the first team in the 2007–08 NBA season.
Derrick Rose in Washington, D.C.
Derrick Rose was named to the first team in the 2008–09 NBA season.
Blake Griffin during a game against the Washington Wizards
Blake Griffin was named to the first team in the 2010–11 NBA season.
Kyrie Irving with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving was named to the first team in the 2011–12 NBA season.
Season First team Second team
PlayersTeams PlayersTeams
1962–63 Terry DischingerChicago ZephyrsNo second team
Chet Walker*Syracuse Nationals
Zelmo BeatySt. Louis Hawks
John Havlicek*Boston Celtics
Dave DeBusschere*Detroit Pistons
1963–64 Jerry Lucas*Cincinnati RoyalsNo second team
Gus JohnsonBaltimore Bullets
Nate Thurmond*San Francisco Warriors
Art HeymanNew York Knicks
Rod ThornBaltimore Bullets (2)
1964–65 Willis Reed*New York Knicks (2)No second team
Jim BarnesNew York Knicks (3)
Howard KomivesNew York Knicks (4)
Lucious JacksonPhiladelphia 76ers
Wali Jones (tie)Baltimore Bullets (3)
Joe Caldwell (tie)Detroit Pistons (2)
1965–66 Rick Barry*San Francisco Warriors (2)No second team
Billy Cunningham*Philadelphia 76ers (2)
Tom Van ArsdaleDetroit Pistons (3)
Dick Van ArsdaleNew York Knicks (5)
Fred HetzelSan Francisco Warriors (3)
1966–67 Lou HudsonSt. Louis Hawks (2) No second team
Jack MarinBaltimore Bullets (4)
Erwin MuellerChicago Bulls
Cazzie RussellNew York Knicks (6)
Dave Bing*Detroit Pistons (4)
1967–68 Earl Monroe*Baltimore Bullets (5)No second team
Bob RuleSeattle SuperSonics
Walt Frazier*New York Knicks (7)
Al TuckerSeattle SuperSonics (2)
Phil JacksonNew York Knicks (8)
1968–69 Wes Unseld*Baltimore Bullets (6)No second team
Elvin Hayes*San Diego Rockets
Bill HewittLos Angeles Lakers
Art HarrisSeattle SuperSonics (3)
Gary GregorPhoenix Suns
1969–70 Lew Alcindor*[a]Milwaukee BucksNo second team
Bob DandridgeMilwaukee Bucks (2)
Jo Jo White*Boston Celtics (2)
Mike DavisBaltimore Bullets (7)
Dick GarrettLos Angeles Lakers (2)
1970–71 Geoff PetriePortland Trail BlazersNo second team
Dave Cowens*Boston Celtics (3)
Pete Maravich*Atlanta Hawks (3)
Calvin Murphy*San Diego Rockets (2)
Bob Lanier*Detroit Pistons (5)
1971–72 Elmore SmithBuffalo BravesNo second team
Sidney WicksPortland Trail Blazers (2)
Austin CarrCleveland Cavaliers
Phil ChenierBaltimore Bullets (8)
Clifford RayChicago Bulls (2)
1972–73 Bob McAdooBuffalo Braves (2)No second team
Lloyd NealPortland Trail Blazers (3)
Fred BoydPhiladelphia 76ers (3)
Dwight DavisCleveland Cavaliers (2)
Jim PriceLos Angeles Lakers (3)
1973–74 Ernie DiGregorioBuffalo Braves (3)No second team
Ron BehagenKansas City-Omaha Kings (2)
Mike BantomPhoenix Suns (2)
John BrownAtlanta Hawks (4)
Nick WeatherspoonCapital Bullets (9)
1974–75 Jamaal Wilkes*Golden State Warriors (4)No second team
John DrewAtlanta Hawks (5)
Scott WedmanKansas City-Omaha Kings (3)
Tommy BurlesonSeattle SuperSonics (4)
Brian WintersLos Angeles Lakers (4)
1975–76 Alvan AdamsPhoenix Suns (3)No second team
Gus WilliamsGolden State Warriors (5)
Joe MeriweatherHouston Rockets (3)
John ShumateBuffalo Braves (4)
Lionel HollinsPortland Trail Blazers (4)
1976–77 Adrian Dantley*Buffalo Braves (5)No second team
Scott MayChicago Bulls (3)
Mitch KupchakWashington Bullets (10)
John LucasHouston Rockets (4)
Ron LeePhoenix Suns (4)
1977–78 Walter DavisPhoenix Suns (5)No second team
Marques JohnsonMilwaukee Bucks (3)
Bernard King*New Jersey Nets
Jack SikmaSeattle SuperSonics (5)
Norm NixonLos Angeles Lakers (5)
1978–79 Phil FordKansas City Kings (4)No second team
Mychal ThompsonPortland Trail Blazers (5)
Ron BrewerPortland Trail Blazers (6)
Reggie TheusChicago Bulls (4)
Terry TylerDetroit Pistons (6)
1979–80 Larry Bird*Boston Celtics (4)No second team
Magic Johnson*Los Angeles Lakers (6)
Bill CartwrightNew York Knicks (9)
Calvin NattPortland Trail Blazers (7)
David GreenwoodChicago Bulls (5)
1980–81 Joe Barry CarrollGolden State Warriors (6)No second team
Darrell GriffithUtah Jazz
Larry SmithGolden State Warriors (7)
Kevin McHale*Boston Celtics (5)
Kelvin RanseyPortland Trail Blazers (8)
1981–82 Kelly TripuckaDetroit Pistons (7)No second team
Jay VincentDallas Mavericks
Isiah Thomas*Detroit Pistons (8)
Buck WilliamsNew Jersey Nets (2)
Jeff RulandWashington Bullets (11)
1982–83 Terry CummingsSan Diego Clippers (6)No second team
Clark KelloggIndiana Pacers
Dominique Wilkins*Atlanta Hawks (6)
James Worthy*Los Angeles Lakers (7)
Quintin DaileyChicago Bulls (6)
1983–84 Ralph Sampson*Houston Rockets (5)No second team
Steve StipanovichIndiana Pacers (2)
Byron ScottLos Angeles Lakers (8)
Jeff MaloneWashington Bullets (12)
Thurl Bailey (tie)Utah Jazz (2)
Darrell Walker (tie)New York Knicks (10)
1984–85 Michael Jordan*Chicago Bulls (7)No second team
Akeem Olajuwon*[b]Houston Rockets (6)
Sam BowiePortland Trail Blazers (9)
Charles Barkley*Philadelphia 76ers (4)
Sam PerkinsDallas Mavericks (2)
1985–86 Xavier McDanielSeattle SuperSonics (6)No second team
Patrick Ewing*New York Knicks (11)
Karl Malone*Utah Jazz (3)
Joe Dumars*Detroit Pistons (9)
Charles OakleyChicago Bulls (8)
1986–87 Brad DaughertyCleveland Cavaliers (3)No second team
Ron HarperCleveland Cavaliers (4)
Chuck PersonIndiana Pacers (3)
Roy TarpleyDallas Mavericks (3)
John WilliamsCleveland Cavaliers (5)
1987–88 Mark JacksonNew York Knicks (12)No second team
Armen GilliamPhoenix Suns (6)
Kenny SmithSacramento Kings (5)
Greg AndersonSan Antonio Spurs
Derrick McKeySeattle SuperSonics (7)
1988–89 Mitch Richmond*Golden State Warriors (8)Brian ShawBoston Celtics (6)
Willie AndersonSan Antonio Spurs (2)Rex ChapmanCharlotte Hornets
Hersey HawkinsPhiladelphia 76ers (5)Chris MorrisNew Jersey Nets (3)
Rik SmitsIndiana Pacers (4)Rod StricklandNew York Knicks (13)
Charles SmithLos Angeles Clippers (7)Kevin EdwardsMiami Heat
1989–90 David Robinson*San Antonio Spurs (3)J. R. ReidCharlotte Hornets (2)
Tim HardawayGolden State Warriors (9)Sean ElliottSan Antonio Spurs (4)
Vlade DivacLos Angeles Lakers (9)Stacey KingChicago Bulls (9)
Sherman DouglasMiami Heat (2)Blue EdwardsUtah Jazz (4)
Pooh RichardsonMinnesota TimberwolvesGlen RiceMiami Heat (3)
1990–91 Kendall GillCharlotte Hornets (3)Chris JacksonDenver Nuggets
Dennis ScottOrlando MagicGary Payton*Seattle SuperSonics (8)
Dee BrownBoston Celtics (7)Felton SpencerMinnesota Timberwolves (2)
Lionel SimmonsSacramento Kings (6)Travis MaysSacramento Kings (7)
Derrick ColemanNew Jersey Nets (4)Willie BurtonMiami Heat (4)
1991–92 Larry JohnsonCharlotte Hornets (4)Rick FoxBoston Celtics (8)
Dikembe Mutombo*Denver Nuggets (2)Terrell BrandonCleveland Cavaliers (6)
Billy OwensGolden State Warriors (10)Larry StewartWashington Bullets (13)
Steve SmithMiami Heat (5)Stanley RobertsOrlando Magic (2)
Stacey AugmonAtlanta Hawks (7)Mark MaconDenver Nuggets (3)
1992–93 Shaquille O'NealOrlando Magic (3)Walt WilliamsSacramento Kings (8)
Alonzo Mourning*Charlotte Hornets (5)Robert HorryHouston Rockets (7)
Christian LaettnerMinnesota Timberwolves (3)Latrell SprewellGolden State Warriors (11)
Tom GugliottaWashington Bullets (14)Clarence WeatherspoonPhiladelphia 76ers (6)
LaPhonso EllisDenver Nuggets (4)Richard Dumas[c]Phoenix Suns (7)
1993–94 Chris WebberGolden State Warriors (12)Dino RadjaBoston Celtics (9)
Penny HardawayOrlando Magic (4)Nick Van ExelLos Angeles Lakers (10)
Vin BakerMilwaukee Bucks (4)Shawn BradleyPhiladelphia 76ers (7)
Jamal MashburnDallas Mavericks (4)Toni KukočChicago Bulls (10)
Isaiah RiderMinnesota Timberwolves (4)Lindsey HunterDetroit Pistons (10)
1994–95 Jason KiddDallas Mavericks (5)Juwan HowardWashington Bullets (15)
Grant HillDetroit Pistons (11)Eric MontrossBoston Celtics (10)
Glenn RobinsonMilwaukee Bucks (5)Wesley PersonPhoenix Suns (8)
Eddie JonesLos Angeles Lakers (11)Jalen RoseDenver Nuggets (5)
Brian Grant Sacramento Kings (9)Donyell Marshall (tie)Golden State Warriors (13)
Sharone Wright (tie)Philadelphia 76ers (8)
1995–96 Damon StoudamireToronto RaptorsKevin Garnett^Minnesota Timberwolves (5)
Joe SmithGolden State Warriors (14)Bryant ReevesVancouver Grizzlies
Jerry StackhousePhiladelphia 76ers (9)Brent BarryLos Angeles Clippers (8)
Antonio McDyessDenver Nuggets (6)Rasheed WallaceWashington Bullets (16)
Arvydas Sabonis* (tie)Portland Trail Blazers (10) Tyus Edney Sacramento Kings (10)
Michael Finley (tie)Phoenix Suns (9)
1996–97 Shareef Abdur-RahimVancouver Grizzlies (2)Kerry KittlesNew Jersey Nets (5)
Allen IversonPhiladelphia 76ers (10) Ray AllenMilwaukee Bucks (6)
Stephon MarburyMinnesota Timberwolves (6)Travis KnightLos Angeles Lakers (12)
Marcus CambyToronto Raptors (2)Kobe Bryant^Los Angeles Lakers (13)
Antoine WalkerBoston Celtics (11)Matt MaloneyHouston Rockets (8)
1997–98 Tim Duncan^San Antonio Spurs (5)Tim ThomasPhiladelphia 76ers (11)
Keith Van HornNew Jersey Nets (6)Cedric HendersonCleveland Cavaliers (9)
Brevin KnightCleveland Cavaliers (7)Derek AndersonCleveland Cavaliers (10)
Žydrūnas IlgauskasCleveland Cavaliers (8)Maurice TaylorLos Angeles Clippers (9)
Ron MercerBoston Celtics (12)Bobby JacksonDenver Nuggets (7)
1998–99 Vince Carter^Toronto Raptors (3)Michael DickersonHouston Rockets (9)
Paul Pierce^Boston Celtics (13)Michael DoleacOrlando Magic (5)
Jason WilliamsSacramento Kings (11)Cuttino MobleyHouston Rockets (10)
Mike BibbyVancouver Grizzlies (3)Michael OlowokandiLos Angeles Clippers (10)
Matt HarpringOrlando Magic (6)Antawn JamisonGolden State Warriors (15)
1999–00 Elton Brand^Chicago Bulls (11)Shawn Marion^Phoenix Suns (10)
Steve Francis^Houston Rockets (11)Ron Artest[d]Chicago Bulls (12)
Lamar OdomLos Angeles Clippers (11)James PoseyDenver Nuggets (8)
Wally SzczerbiakMinnesota Timberwolves (7)Jason Terry^Atlanta Hawks (8)
Andre Miller^Cleveland Cavaliers (11)Chucky AtkinsOrlando Magic (7)
2000–01 Mike Miller^Orlando Magic (8)Hedo Türkoğlu^Sacramento Kings (12)
Kenyon MartinNew Jersey Nets (7)Desmond MasonSeattle SuperSonics (9)
Marc JacksonGolden State Warriors (16)Courtney AlexanderWashington Wizards (17)
Morris PetersonToronto Raptors (4)Marcus FizerChicago Bulls (13)
Darius MilesLos Angeles Clippers (12)Chris MihmCleveland Cavaliers (12)
2001–02 Pau Gasol^Memphis Grizzlies (4)Jamaal TinsleyIndiana Pacers (5)
Shane BattierMemphis Grizzlies (5)Richard Jefferson^New Jersey Nets (8)
Jason Richardson^Golden State Warriors (17)Eddie GriffinHouston Rockets (12)
Tony Parker^San Antonio Spurs (6)Željko RebračaDetroit Pistons (12)
Andrei Kirilenko Utah Jazz (5)Vladimir Radmanović (tie)Seattle SuperSonics (10)
Joe Johnson^ (tie)Phoenix Suns (11)
2002–03 Yao MingHouston Rockets (13)Manu Ginóbili^San Antonio Spurs (7)
Amare Stoudemire^[e]Phoenix Suns (12)Gordan GiričekMemphis Grizzlies (6)
Orlando Magic (9)
Caron Butler^Miami Heat (6)Carlos Boozer^Cleveland Cavaliers (13)
Drew Gooden^Memphis Grizzlies (7)
Orlando Magic (10)
Jay WilliamsChicago Bulls (14)
Nenê Hilario^[h]Denver Nuggets (9)J. R. BremerBoston Celtics (14)
2003–04 Carmelo Anthony^Denver Nuggets (10)Josh HowardDallas Mavericks (6)
LeBron James^Cleveland Cavaliers (14)T. J. FordMilwaukee Bucks (7)
Dwyane Wade^Miami Heat (7)Udonis Haslem^Miami Heat (8)
Chris Bosh^Toronto Raptors (5)Jarvis HayesWashington Wizards (18)
Kirk Hinrich^Chicago Bulls (15)Marquis DanielsDallas Mavericks (7)
2004–05 Emeka OkaforCharlotte Bobcats (6)Nenad KrstićNew Jersey Nets (9)
Dwight Howard^Orlando Magic (11)Josh Smith^Atlanta Hawks (9)
Ben GordonChicago Bulls (16)Josh ChildressAtlanta Hawks (10)
Andre Iguodala^Philadelphia 76ers (12)Jameer Nelson^Orlando Magic (12)
Luol Deng^Chicago Bulls (17)Al Jefferson^Boston Celtics (15)
2005–06 Chris Paul^New Orleans/Oklahoma City HornetsDanny Granger^Indiana Pacers (6)
Charlie Villanueva^Toronto Raptors (6)Raymond Felton^Charlotte Bobcats (7)
Andrew Bogut^Milwaukee Bucks (8)Luther HeadHouston Rockets (14)
Deron Williams^Utah Jazz (6)Marvin Williams^Atlanta Hawks (11)
Channing Frye^New York Knicks (14)Ryan GomesBoston Celtics (16)
2006–07 Brandon RoyPortland Trail Blazers (11)Paul Millsap^Utah Jazz (7)
Andrea Bargnani^Toronto Raptors (7)Adam MorrisonCharlotte Bobcats (8)
Randy Foye^Minnesota Timberwolves (8)Tyrus ThomasChicago Bulls (18)
Rudy Gay^Memphis Grizzlies (8)Craig SmithMinnesota Timberwolves (9)
Jorge Garbajosa (tie)Toronto Raptors (8)Rajon Rondo^ (tie)Boston Celtics (17)
LaMarcus Aldridge^ (tie) Portland Trail Blazers (12)Walter Herrmann (tie)Charlotte Bobcats (9)
Marcus Williams (tie)New Jersey Nets (10)
2007–08 Al Horford^Atlanta Hawks (12)Jamario MoonToronto Raptors (9)
Kevin Durant^Seattle SuperSonics (11)Juan Carlos NavarroMemphis Grizzlies (9)
Luis Scola^Houston Rockets (15)Thaddeus Young^Philadelphia 76ers (13)
Al ThorntonLos Angeles Clippers (13)Rodney Stuckey^Detroit Pistons (13)
Jeff GreenSeattle SuperSonics (12)Carl Landry^Houston Rockets (16)
2008–09 Derrick Rose^Chicago Bulls (19)Eric Gordon^Los Angeles Clippers (14)
O. J. Mayo^Memphis Grizzlies (10)Kevin Love^Minnesota Timberwolves (10)
Russell Westbrook^Oklahoma City Thunder (13)Mario Chalmers^Miami Heat (9)
Brook Lopez^New Jersey Nets (11)Marc Gasol^Memphis Grizzlies (11)
Michael Beasley^ Miami Heat (10)D. J. Augustin^ (tie)Charlotte Bobcats (10)
Rudy Fernández (tie)Portland Trail Blazers (13)
2009–10 Tyreke Evans^Sacramento Kings (13)Marcus Thornton^New Orleans Hornets (2)
Brandon Jennings^Milwaukee Bucks (9)DeJuan Blair^San Antonio Spurs (8)
Stephen Curry^Golden State Warriors (18)James Harden^Oklahoma City Thunder (14)
Darren Collison^New Orleans Hornets (3)Jonny FlynnMinnesota Timberwolves (11)
Taj Gibson^Chicago Bulls (20)Jonas Jerebko^Detroit Pistons (14)
2010–11 Blake Griffin^[f]Los Angeles Clippers (15)Greg Monroe^Detroit Pistons (15)
John Wall^Washington Wizards (19)Wesley Johnson^Minnesota Timberwolves (12)
Landry Fields^New York Knicks (15)Eric Bledsoe^Los Angeles Clippers (16)
DeMarcus Cousins^Sacramento Kings (14)Derrick Favors^Utah Jazz (8)
Gary Neal^San Antonio Spurs (9)Paul George^Indiana Pacers (7)
2011–12 Kyrie Irving^Cleveland Cavaliers (15)Isaiah Thomas^Sacramento Kings (15)
Ricky Rubio^Minnesota Timberwolves (13) MarShon BrooksNew Jersey Nets (12)
Kenneth Faried^Denver Nuggets (11)Chandler Parsons^Houston Rockets (17)
Klay Thompson^Golden State Warriors (19)Tristan Thompson^Cleveland Cavaliers (16)
Kawhi Leonard^ (tie)San Antonio Spurs (10)
Iman Shumpert^ (tie)New York Knicks (16)Derrick Williams^Minnesota Timberwolves (14)
Brandon Knight^ (tie)Detroit Pistons (16)
2012–13 Damian Lillard^Portland Trail Blazers (14)Andre Drummond^Detroit Pistons (17)
Bradley Beal^Washington Wizards (20)Jonas Valančiūnas^[g]Toronto Raptors (10)
Anthony Davis^New Orleans Hornets (4)Michael Kidd-Gilchrist^Charlotte Bobcats (11)
Dion Waiters^Cleveland Cavaliers (17)Kyle Singler^Detroit Pistons (18)
Harrison Barnes^Golden State Warriors (20)Tyler Zeller^Cleveland Cavaliers (18)
2013–14 Michael Carter-Williams^Philadelphia 76ers (14)Kelly Olynyk^Boston Celtics (18)
Victor Oladipo^Orlando Magic (13)Giannis Antetokounmpo^Milwaukee Bucks (10)
Trey Burke^Utah Jazz (10)Gorgui Dieng^Minnesota Timberwolves (15)
Mason Plumlee^Brooklyn Nets (13)Cody Zeller^Charlotte Bobcats (12)
Tim Hardaway, Jr.^New York Knicks (17)Steven Adams^Oklahoma City Thunder (15)

See also

Notes

  • a Before the 1971–72 season, Lew Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.[7]
  • b When Olajuwon arrived in the United States, the University of Houston incorrectly spelled his first name "Akeem". Olajuwon used that spelling until March 9, 1991, when he announced that he would add an H.[8][9]
  • c Richard Dumas was originally drafted in 1991, but due to drug violations, he was suspended for the entire 1991–92 season. His rookie season began in the 1992–93 season.
  • d Ron Artest changed his name to Metta World Peace on September 16, 2011.[10]
  • e Amar'e Stoudemire's first name had previously been spelled incorrectly as "Amaré" or "Amare" since joining the NBA, but was changed to "Amar'e" in October 2008.[11][12]
  • f Blake Griffin was drafted in 2009, but injured his left kneecap in a pre-season game before the 2009–10 season. He underwent a surgery in January 2010 and missed the entire season. His rookie season began in the 2010–11 season.[13]
  • g Jonas Valančiūnas was drafted in 2011, but due partially to the 2011 NBA lockout, he spent the entire 2011–12 season in his home nation of Lithuania. His rookie season began in the 2012–13 season.

References

General
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  • "All-Rookie Teams". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 13, 2008.
Specific
  1. "Durant, Horford Headline T-Mobile All-Rookie Team". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. May 14, 2008. Retrieved August 13, 2008.
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  3. "Most Valuable Player". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved September 6, 2008.
  4. "Hall of Famers". Hoophall.com. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  5. "NBA Players From Around The World: 2007-08 Season". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved September 6, 2008.
  6. "Players". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved September 6, 2008.
  7. "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Bio". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved August 4, 2008.
  8. "Hakeem Olajuwon Bio: 1992-93". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved June 15, 2008.
  9. Dufresne, Chris (March 11, 1991). "Hakeem Still Can Be Called 'the Dream'". Los Angeles Times. p. 2.
  10. "Artest's Name Change to Metta World Peace Approved". The New York Times. September 16, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
  11. Bickley, Dan (October 30, 2008). "Bickley on Amaré: Awaking the giant". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
  12. McMenamin, Dave (November 20, 2008). "Change the name of the game for Stoudemire this season". NBA.com (Turner Sports Interactive, Inc). Retrieved March 25, 2009.
  13. "Griffin's rookie season lost to injury". ESPN.com. January 13, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  14. http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nene_namechange_030806.html