Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Franz Wagner and Jalen Green comprised this year’s All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced in a press release.
Barnes, Cunningham and Mobley were all unanimous selections, receiving the maximum total of 200 points each. Wagner received 183 points, followed by Green with 158. Strangely, one media member left Wagner off their ballot completely, as he received 99 of 100 possible votes.
Raptors wing Barnes, who narrowly edged Cavaliers big man Mobley for the Rookie of the Year award, ranked third in points (15.3) and rebounds (7.5) among all rookies, and fifth in assists (3.5). Mobley was fifth in points (15.0) and led all first-year players in rebounds (8.3) and blocks (1.67) per game.
Pistons guard Cunningham, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft, was first among rookies in points (17.4), second in assists (5.6) and fifth in rebounds (5.5). Magic forward Wagner also had a great year, averaging 15.4 points (fourth among rookies), 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 79 games. Rockets guard Green finished the season strong, scoring 20+ points in 17 of his last 25 games on his way to averaging 17.3 points, second among first-year players.
Pelicans defensive ace Herbert Jones (123 votes) and Thunder floor general Josh Giddey (122 votes) headline the Second Team. Jones averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals (first among rookies) and should at least receive votes for an All-Defensive nod, even if he doesn’t end up making one of the two teams.
In addition to averaging 12.5 points, Giddey was second among rookies in rebounds (7.8) and first in assists (6.4), but he only appeared in 54 of 82 games, having missed the final 23 contests with a hip injury, which is likely why he didn’t receive more First Team votes.
Here are both All-Rookie teams in full, with their voting point totals noted in parentheses. Players received two points for a First Team vote and one point for a Second Team vote.
2021/22 All-Rookie First Team:
- Scottie Barnes, Raptors (200)
- Evan Mobley, Cavaliers (200)
- Cade Cunningham, Pistons (200)
- Franz Wagner, Magic (183)
- Jalen Green, Rockets (158)
2021/22 All-Rookie Second Team:
- Herbert Jones, Pelicans (123)
- Josh Giddey, Thunder (122)
- Bones Hyland, Nuggets (81)
- Ayo Dosunmu, Bulls (75)
- Chris Duarte, Pacers (52)
Ten other rookies received votes — you can view the full voting results right here. Among the group that missed the cut, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (47) was just behind Duarte, with Kings guard Davion Mitchell (28) the only other player receiving a significant number of votes.
GIddey snubbed
Giddey didn’t get snubbed he made the 2nd team, besides who would you take out of the 1st team for him?
Jalen green
Tough call….I’d say he was snubbed because I’d have him over Wagner or Green but I also realize he missed about 30 games this year so they could use that to leave him off first team.
All 6 are deserving imo of first team.
I have to agree Giddy missed out based on his “injury” that won OKC the #2. I’d still have chosen him over Franz
But green 2nd in scoring, 1st in 20+ games 1st in 30+ games 1st in 3pts made. Tied the record for longest 30pts rookie streak with AI passing MJ. He deserves that spot, and the recognition along with it. Rookies can’t chose the team they join.
Was difficult as all these guys were great this year. Feel more bad about Kumminga and Mitchell who probably deserved more love.
Eric Paschall was all rookie team
He has zero potential
Kuminga snubbed
Alvarado
No way Jose
Take that
I think Giddey has the highest upside.
This has to be one of the best draft classes in a long time for defenders.
Davison Mitchell Jose Alvarado Herb Jones Scottie Barnes Evan Mobley…
All rookie defensive team
Giddey plays defence, Ayo and Kuminga are good defensively or atleast will be in a year or two.
Davion*
I was a big fan of this draft. Did not disappoint. Barnes I thought would take 2-3 yrs. Gotta give it to Raptors for getting him. He is a special talent. Sort of like an athletic Rodman/Dra hybrid. With good offense. Solid chemistry guy who is all about team ball. Great pick. I thought they should take Suggs.
Oh Well …..
Wagner is most surprising in top 5. He’s also showed well in NBA. This was a solid pick for Magic. With this yrs #1. Magic are loaded with young talent.
Ayo was also a solid pick for Bulls. He’s definitely a 2way PG with length.
Giddey is a player I would of traded up for. Said he was a great passer and is going to be a true PG. This guy is special. Wait till he gets his shot falling.
Apart of the MVP award this year the trend seems to be to get it more wrong than right…
1st All-NBAT team should have been…
Cunningham, Giddey, Wagner, Barnes & Mobley
2nd All-NBA team should have been…
Green, Duarte, Taylor, Jones & Sengun
So Bill Simmons was in the minority when saying f*ck Jalen Green and put Herb on first team all rookie)
Putting Herb Jones over Green would’ve been asinine. Glad the majority of the voters didn’t listen to him. It was a ridiculous take for them jump.
Well yeah he’s excited because maybe two players play defense in the NBA. Everyone watching everyone shoot 3 pointers. It’s ugly out there.
Such a great draft class n undrafted talent
Come to Las Vegas summer league 7/7-15!!
Rookies 13 thru 20 were good too.
Sengun Suggs ZaireWilliams Alvarado Reaves JoshCristopher TreyMurphy CamThomas
Herb Jones knows who to embarrass next year!