The NBA All-Rookie teams are always controversial. The typical ups and downs of a rookie season mean there are always going to be difficult choices — and potential snubs.
All-Rookie teams often don’t hold up over time, but these 10 players are picked based on their rookie seasons. Let’s take a look at ESNY’s 2020-21 All-Rookie Teams.
2020-21 All-Rookie Teams
First Team
LaMelo Ball — Charlotte Hornets
Anthony Edwards — Minnesota Timberwolves
Tyrese Haliburton — Sacramento Kings
Immanuel Quickley — New York Knicks
Desmond Bane — Memphis Grizzlies
Second Team
Saddiq Bey — Detroit Pistons
Jae’Sean Tate — Houston Rockets
Isaiah Stewart — Detroit Pistons
Patrick Williams — Chicago Bulls
Facundo Campazzo — Denver Nuggets
All-Rookie First Team
The first four on this list were locks to make the First Team here.