LaMelo, Edwards highlight 2020-21 All-Rookie teams
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards highlight the 2020-21 All-Rookie teams, the NBA announced Thursday.
Ball - the Rookie of the Year - and Edwards were both unanimous first-team selections. Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton received 98 of 99 possible first-team votes.
2020-21 All-Rookie first team
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | Hornets |
| Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Kings |
| Saddiq Bey | Pistons |
| Jae'Sean Tate | Rockets |
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley leads the All-Rookie second team. The 25th overall pick of the 2020 draft received 51 first-team votes and 46 second-team votes.
The Detroit Pistons were the lone organization to have two players selected to the All-Rookie teams, with Saddiq Bey earning first-team honors and Isaiah Stewart being chosen as a member of the second team.
2020-21 All-Rookie second team
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | Knicks |
| Desmond Bane | Grizzlies |
| Isaiah Stewart | Pistons |
| Isaac Okoro | Cavaliers |
| Patrick Williams | Bulls |
HEADLINES
- Kerr: Timeout blowup with Draymond 'not my finest hour'
- Tatum-less Celtics are inspiring, Cavs are not, new anti-tanking measures
- NBA Christmas Day picks: Spurs-Thunder rematch headlines holiday card
- Former NBA 2nd-round pick Nnaji joins Baylor with immediate eligibility
- Spurs storm past Thunder for 2nd win over OKC in 10 days