The rookie survey, conducted by John Schumann, featured some of the more familiar rookie class names.
Rookies think Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. will win Rookie of the Year. Smith Jr. caught the attention of many in NBA Summer League with hammer dunks like this:
Even at pick No. 9, the rooks think he’s a steal with 13.5% of the vote.
The most talked-about rookie in the class, Lonzo Ball, has the confidence of his peers, as they voted him — tied with Jayson Tatum — the rookie they think will have the best career.