NBA rookie player, in the first season of his career, wants to be efficient in scoring, active defense, super confrontation, this is very difficult. For example, the superstar Wembanyama, whose talent and potential go without saying, is at an all-time level, and this season, Wembanyama averaged 19 per game3 points +97 rebounds +26 assists +13 steals +27 caps of data, the data is gorgeous and comprehensive. Wembanyama's only weakness is efficiency, where he shoots just 43 from the field7% and 27 percent from three-point range1%, these two hit percentages dragged down. Holmgren was not as good as Wembanyama in scoring and rebounding, but he beat Wembanyama in terms of efficient shooting and ranked first on the Rookie of the Year list. 9 of 9 shots, 20 16 7!Young rookies are super rising, trades are successful, and dark horses are going to compete for the title
In the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama is the top pick, Miller is the top pick, Henderson is the No. 4 pick, and Orsa Thompson is the No. 5 pick. The NBA officially announced the best rookie of the month from October to November, with Holmgren in the West and Harkes in the East selected, and wembanyama, Lively, Miller, Orsa Thompson and other rookies were nominated. Wembanyama and Holmgren are very hot and have a lot of attention. In 2023, No. 12 show Lively played the most efficient rookie stats in the league, and this young man did the best blue-collar center, with the highest shooting percentage in the league, the top 13 defensive blocks in the league, and he scored and grabbed rebounds very well.
According to statistics released by the American media, the NBA has three rookies in the top 15 of the block list this season, and Wembanyama averages 27 blocks (third in the league) and Holmgren averaged 23 blocks (fifth in the league), Lively averaged 15 blocks (13th in the league). Wembanyama is the top pick, Holmgren is the top show, and it's normal for them to cash in on their talent and strength. Lively is just a blue-collar center, and his rookie strength is strongThis season, Lively has averaged 25 minutes per game with the Mavericks, averaging 86 points +78 rebounds +12 assists +15 blocks +06 steals and 72 percent shooting2% (first in the league).
In the regular season between the Mavericks and the Thunder, Lively shot 9 of 9 and cut down 20 points + 16 rebounds + 7 blocks + 1 steal. The American media released a data record, the Mavericks rookie, Lively, became the first rookie player in NBA history to score at least 20 points + 15 rebounds + 7 blocks + 100% shooting. As a rookie player, Lively joined the Mavericks for plug and play, and he played very good stats and performances, which were perfect for Doncic and Irving.
Lively's basketball talent is good, in the game against the Thunder, Lively received the ball from a distance and jumped, folding his hands to dunk the Thunder's star Holmgren, this young man's physical talent is quite explosive. Lively has the drive and energy of a young player, but he also has the composure of a top-tier blue-collar centre-forward. Lively's scoring mainly relies on the inside to eat cake and score, he is not in a hurry, he is very agile in grabbing rebounds, has strong defensive confrontation ability, and has excellent ability to protect baskets and blocks, such an excellent blue-collar interior center was really picked up by the Mavericks.
In the offseason, the Mavericks traded the No. 10 pick + Belstein for the No. 12 pick (and selected Lively) + a trade exception. The Mavericks made a successful trade, as they not only cleaned up Baelstein's junk contract, but also drafted Lively, a blue-collar interior player with great basketball talent. Now Lively is improving every game, his partnership with Doncic is getting better and better, the Mavericks have Lively + Gwee and other defensive gates on the inside, and Doncic wants to lead the dark horse Mavericks to compete for the championship.