It’s too early to gauge overwhelmingly who will be the top contenders for the Rookie of the Year honors in the NBA this season. But if we do know one thing, it’s that there’s a handful of first round 2019 NBA Draft picks like Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White that could legitimately contend for the award.
With the New Orleans Pelicans reigning No. 1 overall pick and forward Zion Williamson out at least a few weeks to start the regular season, the door is open for another first-year player to step up and take the lead for these honors.