NBA: A Look at Rookies of the Year from 2000 to Wiggins
By Nick Fritz
Mar 1, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) goes up for the shot against Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
2012-2013 Portland Trailblazers: Damian Lillard
Rookie Stats: Averaged 38.6 minutes in starting 82 of 82 games for the Blazers. Lillard averaged 19.0 points, 6.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game. Shot .429 from the field.
Hoopshype.com Scouting Report: Great scorer with nice athleticism to boot… Great three-point shooter… Good attitude… Clutch player with supreme confidence… Mid-range doesn’t fall at a good rate… Playmaking is a work in progress… One of the league’s best young guards.
Career Averages: 20.2 points – 6.1 assists – 3.7 rebounds – 1.0 steals – 37.0 minutes – .428 field goal %
2015 Status: Has started 59 games for the Blazers, averaging 21.3 points, 6.2 assist and 4.8 rebounds per game.
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