Top 5 Rookies Right Now In The NBA

#2 Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)

Kevin Durant (left), Jayson Tatum (right)

Jayson Tatum, the 2nd pick by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round in the 2017 NBA Draft, has been great so far in this season for the team. He has been a major 4th quarter contributor to the team and doesn't have to carry a lot of burden on his shoulders for the team right now.

Jayson is right now averaging 13.7 points per game, 5.4 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. He is shooting around 50% from the field, a high percentage of 47.8% from the 3-point line and 84.5% from the free throw line.

His length and footwork skills have helped him at both ends of the floor. He always likes to score contested shots and wants to make the key shots for his team. He wants to be guarded by the best defenders and wants to guard the offensive players in the league. His highly competitive nature helps him to add strength to his team. His defensive ability helps the team to put him on the floor for as much time as they want.

As for Jayson's current performance, his team wants him to keep doing whatever he is doing right now. Jayson is patient and unselfish enough to let the veterans of his team take the crucial shots and make the best plays. He surely has a great potential of being an amazing player, but still, he has a lot of time and opportunity waiting for him for his development.