15 Greatest NBA Rookies All-Time To Never Win ROTY Award

[@Fangu-Povyzas]

What about Brian Scalabrine? He carried 26 win Nets to 52 wins his rookie year and they even made NBA finals??

[@inthepaint2907]

facts how could you forget about the GOAT, we gonna have to make a video on him soon

[@25nahshon]

You're hilarious. Jason Kidd carried that team

[@inthepaint2907]

25nahshon Kidd’s an animal

[@DUB_87]

Doesn't anything get old this generation?

[@DUB_87]

@@25nahshon-it's a stupid internet meme that's been going on for at least a decade. They just can't let it go.

[@Theenableduser]

I always felt LeBron & Melo should have shared ROY, Melo was coming off a NCAA championship run and made the transition quick to the NBA. He even got the nuggets in the playoffs. HE WAS TRULY ROBBED!!! Great video and topic.

[@justainternetwonderer1273]

Alex's Droogs yeah true he is hated alot for just being a good player

[@kincamell2]

I agree. Ps J Kidd and Grant Hill were co ROTY

[@vt248]

*Sees Hakeem after reading title* *Asks:* Who DAF*** TOOK ROTY FROM HAKEEM OLAJ...ohh that's right, nvm😂😂😂

[@inthepaint2907]

facts lmaoooo, we thought same thing

[@kylelowry1521]

Same

[@mauricehalomoan]

That's how great hakeem is, nobody bashed the Rockets for taking him over The GOAT

[@drizzyuzumaki8753]

Maurice Halomoan crazy that half of ppl know his greatness but plenty others don’t he isn’t talked about nearly enough

[@vt248]

@@drizzyuzumaki8753 facts bro. He's the greatest post-player in NBA history and arguably the greatest defender in NBA history. I got nothing but respect for "The Dream"

[@texansfan98]

You forgot Anthony Bennett the 🐐

[@Dhiqoo]

dalton crawford lol

[@VincentVincent_89]

Anthony BUST Bennett lmao

[@chrisuncleahmad789]

AN ABSOLUTE TRAVESTY

[@inthepaint2907]

my boy Benettttt, we def have to feature a video of him on our channel soon

[@DUB_87]

You posted this comment in Wilson's underrated 1st round draft picks too right?

[@ShadowDragonGT]

Love your channel and always look forward to watching your videos

[@inthepaint2907]

agreed, great stuff here, anyway we can have you look forward to our videos boss man?

[@VincentVincent_89]

Honestly how the fuck does Larry legend, a rookie get his team to the best record as a fucking rookie and turning his team into instant championship caliber team? Honestly bird is one of the best rookies of all time

[@guyfrommadagascar4566]

Magic Had Kareem,Jamaal Wilkes,Norm Nixon and Bird had Who? Nate Archibald?Cedric Maxwell?ML Carr? Bird Carried the 29 win team to Best Record in the League as a ROOKIE

[@marymba3859]

The Real question is why your name “Cancer Gaming”

[@petarmusa9761]

Facts

[@KentuckyWaterfall13]

Cornbread Maxwell!!!!

[@markjackson6431]

he still had Dave Cowens

[@marymba3859]

@Mark Jackson do research Dave Cowens was 31 and was about to retire for 2 season before coming back to Milwaukee. And 14 points does help but Dave Play 66 games before injuries the retirement.

[@felixoseiowusu3628]

Wilson I love your content. Keep up the good work man

[@kevinwillette5161]

Another Wilson masterpiece. Wilson, I know you are into NBA history as much as I am. Are you familiar with the old Zander Hollander handbooks, The Complete Book of Basketball 19xx? I used to get them for Christmas every year growing up, and I have been buying them up on Amazon the last few years. Year by year scouting reports on every single player as well as relevant storylines for the season going back to the early 70s. I love reading what people were saying about guys in the moment rather than 20/20 hindsight, who was supposed to be great but was a bust and vice versa. We have such similar tastes for the game I feel like you would love them as much as I do. Just found a near mint copy of 1983, learning so many new things about my beloved Celtics and how they were perceived as being on the way down going into 1984 and how DJ was not thought highly of at this point, but ended up winning the title and of course DJ was a major reason why.

[@WilsonSy]

Appreciate your comment Kevin. I seen it in the libraries growing up, but don't know too much about it. Way before my time. I'm sure I would enjoy it a lot. Doing my research from past eras, I love reading old articles and what writers talk about during those moments.

[@toptier6132]

ESPN needs to hire you

[@inthepaint2907]

or us.....

[@JerryOvermyer]

I really like your narration. It's got a great cadence almost like you are rapping the words.

[@sokukenable]

Great vid as always. Mutombo PT/G 16.6 "most in his career" damn lolz

[@michaelhoffman8634]

Wilson always dropping 🔥

[@inthepaint2907]

facts, same us though bro

[@benaiah1960]

I just subscribed to your channel. You are professional and passionate backed by exhaustive research - first class and an All-Star KZbinr

[@DUB_87]

Wilson bangin out that content.

[@danieldeering860]

Love the vids man keep up the great work!

[@inthepaint2907]

for real, we got similar videos with a lot more coming my man, would love your support, even if all you did was give us a look it'd be appreciated boss

[@daviesugo7641]

Always waiting for Wilson to say absolute Travesty

[@chriswolf1089]

Anfernee Hardaway, it's really his real name cause I'm confused

[@AnishBhethanabotla]

yea and his nickname is penny

[@inthepaint2907]

@@AnishBhethanabotla penny was such a beast before he got hurt, we gonna have to make a video on that an soon

[@DUB_87]

@@inthepaint2907- I wouldnt say a beast, but he was pretty good.

[@inthepaint2907]

Robert Wisdom I think if he stayed healthy he was def a beast

[@DUB_87]

@@inthepaint2907 - I feel you. I'm just going off of what I saw. When healthy, in his first 4 seasons, he averaged 18 points per game and 6.8 assists per game. Pretty good, bit not a beast in my honest opinion.

[@camerenrandi]

Kelly“ Jerry Seinfeld” Tripuka🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@slanderman3296]

No one complains about Hakeem being picked number 1 over Jordan.......need I say more?

[@eliadler5228]

David Robinson has an insane rookie year. 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3.9 blocks, 1.7 steals Lead the spurs to 56 wins. All nba 3rd team All defensive 2nd team Amazing

[@alexandremartins9]

He was the Rookie Of the Year of 1990 (that season)

[@eliadler5228]

Alexandre Martins Ik I was just saying

[@inthepaint2907]

@@eliadler5228 Robinson so underrated we gonna have to make a video on him soon

[@jknumber5138]

Why mention him? Mention a rookie that didn't win the award like Jerry Stakchouse or Marbury

[@alexandremartins9]

@@jknumber5138 yes per example carmelo anthony won every rookie of the month but lebron won rookie of the year, carmelo anthony deserved that award he was the leading scorer on the nuggets and he led the nuggets to the playoffs and lebron did not make the playoffs that is a absolute travesty that melo did not win that thing. Yes i am using the Wilson Sy characteristic phrase.

[@rexruther4864]

Fun fact: the only reason magic won FMVP as a rookie was that Kareem wasn’t there so they didn’t wanna give the award to Kareem while he wasn’t there

[@trevonmiller5935]

And he won game 6

[@massimocometti6529]

@@trevonmiller5935 42-15-7

[@massimocometti6529]

Well, actually Kareem scored 30 or more in every 1980 Finals' game (if I'm not mistaken, 40 in Game5) but I recall #32's words before Game 6: "No fear........"

[@spacerace1448]

Ben Simmons got snubbed last year

[@AnishBhethanabotla]

@Anthony Womack chill its a joke

[@AnishBhethanabotla]

@Anthony Womack if you think its unfunny then theres no need to comment on it, just ignore it and move on the joke wont stop because you think it should

[@AnishBhethanabotla]

@Anthony Womack wtf why are u trying to start a fight out of nothing smh, he said a joke and you criticized him so i told you to shut up its a joke, just shut up already

[@roosterslime9430]

😂😂😂😂

[@AnishBhethanabotla]

​@Anthony Womack just stfu karen

[@michaelbiscay9836]

It's an ABSOLUTE TRAVESTY this man doesn't have more subs.

[@racewiththefalcons1]

Man, I miss those Denver rainbow jerseys.

[@philliptaylor4345]

Would have been nice to know who they lost to

[@williamthomas6012]

John Wall honorable mention 2010

[@russell2890]

Back then, I really thought Melo was better than LeBron as rookies.

[@WilsonSy]

Same

[@davidmaldonado5735]

Yeah. I felt Melo got snubbed. Its the only year he had a legitimate argument as being better than lebron.

[@harbour08]

He didn't fit the narrative smh

[@inthepaint2907]

factsss

[@inthepaint2907]

we gonna have to make a video on how good melo was then

[@elijahruderman]

What the actual list should be (From best to worst of the top 15 rookie's who didn't win the ROY): Marques Johnson (1978), Magic Johnson (1980), Hakeem Olajuwon (1985), Bill Cartwright (1981), Elvin Hayes (1969), Big Z (1998), Yao Ming (2003), Clifford Ray (1972), Brevin Knight (1998), Ardyvas Sabonis (1996), Alonzo Mourning (1993), Calvin Murphy (1972), Jeff Ruland (1982), and Bailey Howell (1960). I used WS to determine the 15 best rookies that didn't win ROY in NBA history, if you're wondering.

[@hellionus]

Larry Johnson won in 1992.

[@elijahruderman]

@@hellionus Oh yeah

[@inthepaint2907]

great input my man

[@ultibolt3286]

Never use just one stat even if it's WS/48 (which I'll admit is an amazing stat). This a decent list but using one stat is just always a bad idea.

[@DanButton89]

Until this day, it completely baffles me why Detroit didn't pick Melo. He was a beast at every level prior to starting in league, legendary college career but they went for a highly risky pick with Darko which clearly never paid off. Yes they still won a championship but think of how many more they could of won with Melo and think how we would rank Melo in the all time rankings if he had 2-3 rings to go with his statistics?

[@sammywoodstock]

If Detroit never won in 04', that would haunt Pistons fans forever because of how much of an impact player Melo would be. I don't think he would've won ROTY and his numbers would be down, but the Pistons would've been able to get over the ECF during the 00's and possibly delayed the endless Detroit rebuild.

[@DanButton89]

@@sammywoodstock I agree, his number would probably be half of what they were but if he played with such an great defensive team with a winning culture he could of been where Lebron is today, we maybe talking about Melo possibly taking the MVP this year instead of Lebron but instead, Melo is barely still in the league. Unless Melo made it clear to them that he wanted to be the star on the team which Detroit didn't want to happen that early on especially since they had a great unit I really can't see how they would of passed on him.

[@sammywoodstock]

daniel button It really proves that a great team will always fail if the organization around it is dysfunctional and makes poor GM decisions.

[@inthepaint2907]

@@sammywoodstock well well said boys Melo and the pistons could've possibly help them beat the spurs when they returned to the finals, we gonna have to possibly make a video on that topic soon

[@jknumber5138]

Why is 60 points & 0 assist ringless Melo on the Tumblr next to those greats?

[@blackmamba2k899]

Jk Number5 because he lead a nuggets team from a 17 win team , to leading his team to a 43-39 record in the tough tough western conference

[@jknumber5138]

@Lilraven27 You need to edit that again. What's "before for"? 😂

[@jknumber5138]

@@blackmamba2k899 Alonzo Mourning did the same thing(A top Rookie in the playoff). Melo was great his rookie year, but, Zo won a ring in DWade Miami. I'll put him on the front cover over Melo

[@kylethomas2993]

2 video ideas: best NBA players to never average 20 PPG in a season NBA players with the most all star appearances without ever being All-NBA

[@elijahruderman]

Kyle Thomas He already did the first thing you said.

[@kylethomas2993]

@@elijahruderman when

[@kylethomas2993]

@@elijahruderman he did best to never average 30 and worst to average 20

[@elijahruderman]

@@kylethomas2993 Oh, right.

[@elijahruderman]

@@kylethomas2993 I'm pretty sure he did the closest to 30 points then didn't quite averaged 30 ppg.

[@queletnafle0820]

how come Ben Simmons won the ROY?he couldn't even shoot in the arc?and more on lack of playing stats...geesh...votes sucks.....

[@omacktube]

Melo shoulda been roy. Lebron didnt do shit but get some stats his rookie season. Melo actually made a difference in the win/loss category

[@Bluebirdfalling]

There was a big dog before him. Try the guy from the Jazz. silly how some try taking a name that someone already had.

[@kurtmagnus5243]

Nice to actually put a face to the voice. I honestly thought that you were Latino and not Asian for some reason. Love the shirt though LOL

[@jknumber5138]

You should put up who won the award. The pistol Pete year...Who won?

[@dantefajardo347]

Hey man, could you do a Chinese food review? Dumplings?

[@elijahruderman]

Carmelo doesn't even rank in the top 50 in win shares for a rookie season that didn't win rookie of the year, and LeBron doesn't even rank in the top 100 in win shares for a rookie season that didn't win rookie of the year.

[@inthepaint2907]

love your insight on the NBA bro would ove your support on our channel, it'd be much appreciated boss man

[@uno_patty1620]

Some of The list is Underrated Stars. To me Mitchell over Simmons won Rookie of the Year, Ben is the Big Overrated. #wheretheJustice ?

[@futureicon23]

Jerry West?

[@tylermaxie8829]

I want to see your jumper

[@andrewwebster15]

I love when you apply “Absolute travesty!” to players being under appreciated. I like it less when you use it to denigrate people. Your positive videos are so much better.

[@jwi792]

Hasheem THaBOSTON

[@jacksonpayne3477]

DOM

[@dr.murder2690]

Ben SimBricks winning the award over Donovan Mitchell was an Absolute Travesty

[@JSwannSoOfficial3]

You forgot Dwade In 2003

[@kincamell2]

Heavy.

[@diocomaglinte4991]

(Andy Hoops Greatest Rookie in the NBA) (Wilson Sy Rookies who never won ROTY)

[@marvicponti8427]

How about Trae?

[@buritobob_smm2382]

Anfernee Hardaway? Don't know him

[@inthepaint2907]

my boy PENNYYY, i see you comment on a couple NBA channels bro, would love to see you check out ours and let us know what you think

[@albertjackson6563]

What about Trae Young!!!

[@josephquezada3479]

Ok ok let's "imagine" if ja mornat got robbed by zion. Absolute TRAVESTY!!

[@harbour08]

Rockets could've traded Ralph Sampson for clyde and the #2 pick (Jordan) Smh that's not running Marshawn Lynch kind of stupid there

[@inthepaint2907]

facts

[@justinmiklich230]

Hindsight

[@reslingmaniac]

I think ayton will be like Glenn robinson in his career

[@AnishBhethanabotla]

bruh glenn robinson is a small forward and doesnt even have the same skillset as ayton who is a 7 foot center wtf, thats like comparing curry to kd or something

[@reslingmaniac]

@@AnishBhethanabotla bruh bruh your self what i mean is their career they are both 1st overall pick but got overshine by both other lower pick (kidd&hill, trey and luka)

[@AnishBhethanabotla]

@@reslingmaniac deandre ayton has a bright future ahead of him, he might even mess around and win an mvp

[@reslingmaniac]

@@AnishBhethanabotla lol in the era of giannis and luka? Maybe zion can sneak but ayton? He maybe a great player but he isn't gonna be a mvp caliber type player he is so traditional

[@AnishBhethanabotla]

@@reslingmaniac this isnt 2k lmao giannis and luka arent gonna win every mvp in the next 20 years lol

[@Sersh-th2yl]

The 2004 Roy would be shared, James had little bit better stats but Melo make Denver in playoffs team

[@inthepaint2907]

agreed, great insight my man, we may have to include that fact if we make a video on Melo soon

[@l9ikjam]

Melo got robbed

[@jampo5270]

dwade and tatum

[@jovankrstitelj6344]

Still cant say 3

[@smitty5454]

He finds anyway he can to say absolute travesty

[@drizzyuzumaki8753]

Uh

[@Bluebirdfalling]

Harper was good

[@elijahruderman]

Carmelo had a great rookie season but him being here is laughable.

[@coolman7626]

How? Carmelo led Lebron in points(only by .1 but still), rebounds, turnovers, FG%, 3PT%, and FT% all while playing more games and less minutes. While lebron led in assists, steals, and blocks. Carmelo also led his team to the playoffs in the western conference with a 43-39 record while lebron missed the playoffs and led his team to a 26 win improvement. Carmelo was also the first rookie to lead a playoff team in scoring since David robinson in 1989. Carmelo is also the only nba player to win rookie of the month every month in their rookie year and not win rookie of the year. It is very possible to build up an argument that carmelo should have won the award.

[@elijahruderman]

@@coolman7626 I agree Carmelo deserved the ROY. But he still had a horrible 51% TS, and he had a way better team than LeBron had. Andre Miller was a borderline all star free agent that signed with the Nuggets in 2003, and Marcus Camby, who only played 29 games and shot a horrendous 41% from the field the season before in 21 mpg, was healthy in the '03 - '04 season and played 72 games and shot 49% from the field in 30 mpg. Carmelo was only the 3rd best player on his own team, as he ranked 4th in win shares and 3rd in VORP on the Nuggets in his rookie season. He was also a god awful defender, as his defensive box plus minus was a putrid minus 1.6, which ranked dead last on the Nuggets for anyone who played at least half of the season. Look, neither LeBron or Carmelo - or anybody in that rookie class - had a GREAT rookie year. And sure, Carmelo did deserve it over LeBron. But he shouldn't come anywhere close to this list.

[@rickrick5682]

That’s absolute travesty

[@micahkiyimba8641]

You left Curry off this list.

[@bijaykhadka1016]

Lebum didn't deserve that award at all....

[@ianosaurus27]

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[@coolzmangaming2914]

Hi

[@inthepaint2907]

hey

[@coolzmangaming2914]

InThePaint hi

[@inthepaint2907]

Coolzmangaming whats up my man

[@coolzmangaming2914]

InThePaint I looked at your channel and I like your vids

[@goodoysters3762]

Am I totally insane or do I just not see Kobe on here

[@goodoysters3762]

I know his stats weren’t amazing but he did have a good impact won the dunk contest and did some amazing things as a rookie

[@justainternetwonderer1273]

Mia Milovacc yeah but other player had better rookie season and impact was mainly because of shaq

[@goodoysters3762]

Robin William i get that point

[@kundziu1492]

where is jerry west?

[@WilsonSy]

Not on the list

[@peevlit1461]

Wilson Sy lmfaooo savage

[@alexanderdylan6895]

He talking so fast

[@sirhandsome5107]

Jayson Tatum????...Just sayin...

[@demiadenodi7563]

John Wall wasn’t an honorable mention?

[@WilsonSy]

Nope

[@ericabraham5678]

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[@ericabraham5678]

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[@Edogawa199X]

Carmelo Anthony was robbed. Everyone with a brain knows that.

[@petarmusa9761]

Where is ISIAH THOMA😡😡😡😡

[@WilsonSy]

He wasn't even the best rookie on his team

[@guyfrommadagascar4566]

Kelly Tripucka his Teamate is Better than Isiah in his Rookie Season

[@petarmusa9761]

@@guyfrommadagascar4566 Isiah was an all star in his rookie season

[@guyfrommadagascar4566]

@@petarmusa9761 yeah but he is Just Third in ROTY Voting

[@guyfrommadagascar4566]

@@petarmusa9761 The closest Rookie to win it is Kelly Tripucka

[@kylelowry1521]

Hi