The All-Rookie teams are generally given to the best rookies in any given year, and it is a nice way to reward the performances of first-year players in the NBA. While the Rookie Of The Year race was mainly between LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, the All-Rookie awards had a lot of deserving candidates.
NBA insider Shams Charania has recently revealed the All-Rookie teams for the 2020-21 season. Both Ball and Edwards were obviously on the 1st team, as they were the top two candidates for the ROTY award. A notable omission from both teams is James Wiseman, the No. 2 overall selection for the Golden State Warriors.
2020-21 NBA All-Rookie teams:
First team: LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Saddiq Bey, Jae'Sean Tate
Second team: Immanuel Quickley, Desmond Bane, Isaac Okoro, Isaiah Stewart, Patrick Williams
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 18, 2021
There are not really any names on the teams that are controversial, as all of these players had fairly good seasons. Immanuel Quickley and Desmond Bane were both notably part of playoff teams this season, though their teams did not get far. Hopefully, all of these rookies can build on their selection, and become productive contributors in the NBA for years to come.
