Who Is The Best Rookie In Nba History?

Many experts say that LeBron James is the best rookie in NBA history. Let’s take a look at his stats and see how he stacks up against other great rookies.

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain is one of the most iconic basketball players in history. He is known for his incredible size, strength, and athleticism. Chamberlain was a dominant player from the moment he stepped onto the court and is widely considered to be one of the best players of all time. He is also one of the best rookies in NBA history.

Averaged 37.6 points per game

Wilt Chamberlain makes a strong case for the best rookie season ever. The towering center averaged 37.6 points and 27 rebounds per game while leading the Philadelphia Warriors to a 56-26 record and the NBA Finals. Chamberlain’s incredible numbers earned him both Rookie of the Year and MVP honors, and he remains the only player in NBA history to average over 30 points and 20 rebounds per game in his rookie season.

Averaged 27.0 rebounds per game

In his first season, Chamberlain averaged 37.6 points per game, 27.0 rebounds per game, and 2.4 assists per game, leading the league in all three statistical categories. He set numerous rookie records, including scoring the most points in a season (3,607), a single game (58), and a single game average (48.5).

Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson is widely considered to be the best rookie in NBA history. He was the first player to average a triple-double for an entire season. He is the only player to ever average a triple-double for an entire season. When you compare his stats to other rookies, it’s not even close.

Averaged 30.5 points per game

In his rookie season, Robertson averaged 30.5 points per game, leading the Cincinnati Royals to a 33-49 win-loss record. He was the first player in NBA history to average more than 30 points per game in a season, and he remains the only player to average more than 30 points per game in a rookie season. He was also named the NBA Rookie of the Year.

Averaged 9.7 assists per game

Oscar Robertson is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. He was a 12-time All-Star and a 11-time member of the All-NBA team. He is the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season. He did it in 1961-62, averaging 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game. That season, he became the first and only player to ever average a triple-double for an entire season. He also holds the record for most career triple-doubles with 181.

Michael Jordan

When it comes to the best rookie in NBA history, there is no debate. Michael Jordan is the clear choice. He was an instant star, averaging 28.2 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, and 5.9 assists per game. He was also named Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Jordan went on to have a Hall of Fame career, winning six NBA titles.

Averaged 28.2 points per game

As a rookie, Jordan averaged 28.2 points per game, which was the third-highest scoring average by a rookie in NBA history. He was also named to the All-Rookie First Team and the NBA All-Star Game. In the latter, he became the first rookie ever to start an All-Star Game. Jordan continued to be one of the top scorers in the league, averaging more than 30 points per game in each of his first seven seasons. He also won back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year Awards in 1988 and 1989.

Averaged 6.5 rebounds per game

Rookie year: Michael Jordan averaged 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, en route to winning the Rookie of the Year Award. He was also named to the All-Star team and the All-NBA Second Team.

Magic Johnson

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is an American former professional basketball player and former president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played point guard for the Lakers for 13 seasons. After winning championships in high school and college, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Lakers. He won a championship and an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in his rookie season, and won four more championships with the Lakers during the 1980s. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. After protests from his fellow players, he retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for good.

Averaged 18.0 points per game

In his rookie season, Magic Johnson averaged 18.0 points, 7.7 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game, leading the Lakers to a 60–22 record and first place in the Western Division. He was selected as the Rookie of the Year and as a member of the All-Rookie Team. He also played in the NBA All-Star Game, and was named co-MVP (with Boston’s Larry Bird) after scoring 42 points, teaming with fellow rookie Julius Erving to lead the East to a 143–134 victory. In addition to being named to the All-Star and All-Rookie teams—both unprecedented feats for a rookie—Johnson led the league in assists average (8.6). He set single-game Rookie records for assists (22) and steals (eight), both against Detroit on January 27, 1980; These records still stand today as of 2019[update]. Johnson’s play earned him mainstream recognition off the court as well; he was featured on several magazine covers and television programs during his first season in the league

Averaged 7.3 assists per game

In his rookie season, Earvin “Magic” Johnson took the league by storm. He averaged 18.0 points, 7.3 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a win in the NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers. His performance in the Finals earned him the title of MVP, making him the first rookie in NBA history to receive that honor.