5 NBA Rookies who have exceeded expectations so far in the 2019-20 season

#2 P.J. Washington, Charlotte Hornets

P.J. Washington hit 7 three-pointers in the game against the Chicago Bulls

The 12th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, P.J. Washington has already put the league on notice. In his debut against the Chicago Bulls, Washington hit 7 three-pointers, the most by a player on debut, and finished the night with 27 points to help the Charlotte Hornets to a one-point win.

After a few less-than-impressive performances, he once again showed up for the Hornets against the Sacramento Kings, scoring 23 points on the road. Two weeks into the season, Washington is averaging 13.8 points and 6.4 rebounds (2nd among rookies) on 52.6% shooting.

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#1 Kendrick Nunn, Miami Heat

Kendrick Nunn went undrafted in 2018

After going undrafted in 2018, Kendrick Nunn spent his time in the G-League playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors, averaging 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.3 blocks in 29 minutes of action per game.

He was then signed by the Miami Heat in April 2019 and made his NBA debut this season against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 24 points and chipping in 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in their 120-101 victory. In their road game against the Atlanta Hawks, he registered a career-high 28 points and led the Heat to victory.

Nunn has been one of the main reasons for the Heat's early success although it remains to be seen whether he can maintain such a high level of play in the coming weeks.