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Looking Ahead: Next Steps for NBA’s Top Three Rookies

One area in which each of the NBA’s top three rookies needs to improve moving forward.

May 18, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks past Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) and Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half in game six of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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As the 2023-24 NBA season comes to a close this month, members of this rookie class will call an end to their first season.