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Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, Jaylen Brown, and timing being everything for Rookie of the Year

In recent scrimmages against Team USA, Payton Pritchard has shown flashes that should have Celtics fans dreaming big about his role for the upcoming season, but former #1 pick Cade Cunningham has looked like the best player on the court despite being a member of the USA Select Team, a team of prospects and practice players. Controlling the pace, running a professional pick and roll attack with teammate Jalen Duran, using his 6’7 frame to finish at all three levels, the Detroit Pistons star showed why many considered him to be a top prospect dating all the way back to high school.