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The Best Rookie Seasons In NBA History
Some pretty amazing stat lines from the Greats in their Rookie campaigns. Will we see the likes of these sort of numbers ever again.
From Real GM By Christopher Reina
Greg Oden & Kevin Durant are just months away from beginning the rookie seasons of what many are expecting to be Hall of Fame careers. While they will compete against each other for the ROY award, the competition to join the top-ten list of rookie seasons ever is very tough.
10. Tim Duncan, 1997-98
He averaged 21.1 points, 11.9 rebounds & 2.5 blocks per game.
9. Larry Bird, 1979-80
He averaged 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds & 4.5 assists per game.
8. David Robinson, 1989-90
He averaged 24.3 points, 12 rebounds & 3.9 blocks per game.
7. Shaquille O'Neal, 1992-93
He averaged 23.4 points, 13.9 rebounds & 3.5 blocks per game.
6. Michael Jordan, 1984-85
He averaged 28.2 points per game as a rookie.
5. Elgin Baylor, 1958-59
He averaged 24.9 points & 15 rebounds per game.
4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 1969-70
He averaged 26.7 points & 13.5 rebounds per game.
3. Walt Bellamy, 1961-62
He averaged 31.6 points and 19 rebounds per game.
2. Oscar Robertson, 1960-61
He recorded 30.5 points, 10.1 rebounds & 9.7 assists per game during his first tour of duty.
1. Wilt Chamberlain, 1959-60
Chamberlain averaged 37.6 points & 27 rebounds per game.
