NBA Rookies Vote Sixer Okafor Most Likely ROY
The NBA polls their rookie class each year on a wide range of topics including NBA players they admire, what they seek in their NBA careers, and their opinions about their incoming class. Despite landing on a team with a rough current track record, Jahlil Okafor received the most votes for the likely ROY – rookie of the year.
Okafor was selected third in the 2015 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, who many thought already had enough big men on the team. But in a draft with three prospects projected far more NBA ready than other players, general manager Sam Hinkie truly selected the best player available.