The NBA’s 2017 rookie class is one of the deepest and most talented groups to come out of the draft in recent memory.
There was a ton of hype surrounding rookies coming into this season not only because of the robust field of players from the draft, but the previous season’s No. 1 overall pick, Ben Simmons, was waiting in the wings to make his debut.
As with any year, there have been busts, disappointments, surprises, and exceptional performances from the NBA’s freshmen. So overall how is the rookie class performing? Let’s take a look.
Leading the race
The Sixers, with the 2017 No.