Today, ESPN predicted the new season's best rookie awards, with a group of NBA experts (including journalists, editors and analysts) voting for the top three of the six major NBA awards. The first place scored 5 points, the second place scored 3 points, and the third place scored 1 point. The best rookie scored as follows:

1, Flag (Mavericks) 121 points

2, Dylan Harper (Spurs) 38 points

3, VJ Edgecom (76ers) 25 points

4, Kniper (Hornets) 18 points

5, Es Bailey (Jazz) 16 points