NBA Rookie of the year: 5 Best NBA rookies of all time

#2 Oscar Robertson

With his balling skills, he saw himself rise from the poverty he had grown up in. (Image courtesy: bleacherreport.com)

Nicknamed 'The Big O', Oscar Robertson's first season is regarded as one of the best rookie seasons of all time. Drafted as a territorial pick by Cincinnati Royals in 1960, he bettered his University of Cincinnati performances by almost averaging a triple-double throughout the season. He averaged 30.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.7 assists (leading the league) in his rookie season and was awarded the NBA Rookie of the year for the 1961-62 season.

Following a spectacular season, he was named the NBA All-Stars Game MVP in 1961 and was an NBA All-Star for his first 12 consecutive seasons. He averaged a triple-double during an entire season(his second), a record equaled by Russell Westbrook last season. He won his only NBA championship with Milwaukee Bucks in 1971 that included Kareem Abdul Jabbar.