NBA: A Look at Rookies of the Year from 2000 to Wiggins
By Nick Fritz
Feb 22, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) guards Dallas Mavericks center Amar
2002-2003 Phoenix Suns: Amar’e Stoudemire
Rookie Stats: Averaged 31.3 minutes in starting 71 of 81 games for the Suns. Stoudemire averaged 13.5 points, 1.0 assists and 8.8 rebounds per game. Shot .472 from the field and blocked 1.1 shots per game.
Hoopshype.com Scouting Report: Had good mix of strength, athleticism and quickness… Can put the ball on the floor and finish around the rim… Nice mid-range shot… Great hands… Doesn’t put much effort defensively… Doesn’t pass the ball much… Average rebounder… Injury prone… Doesn’t move well anymore.
Career Averages: 20.0 points – 1.3 assists – 8.2 rebounds – 0.8 steals – 32.5 minutes – .536 field goal %
2015 Status: Has started 14 games for the Knicks, averaging 12 points, 1 assists and 6.8 rebounds per game.
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