Desmond Bane has stayed in the conversation for Rookie of the Year since about the midpoint of the 2020-2021 NBA season. The first year pro out of TCU became one of the best pure shooters in the league, finishing 13th among all players in three point percentage and best among rookies if you take minimum attempts into account. He increased his minutes nightly from the opening of the year, eventually settling in at just over 22 minutes per game, averaging 9.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per outing while averaging 47% from the field and over 80% from the free throw line.
Desmond Bane finishes rookie campaign, prepares for the playoffs
