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The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) honor given since the 1962–63 NBA season to the top rookies during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches who are not allowed to vote for players on their own team.[1] The All-Rookie Team is generally composed of two five-man lineups: a first team and a second team. The players each receive two points for each first team vote and one point for each second team vote. The top five players with the highest point total make the first team, with the next five making the second team. In the case of a tie at the fifth position of either team, the roster is expanded. If the first team consists of six players due to a tie, the second team will still consist of five players with the potential for more expansion in the event of additional ties. Ties have occurred several times, most recently in 2012, when Kawhi Leonard, Iman Shumpert, and Brandon Knight tied in votes received. No respect is given to positions. For example, the first team had four forwards, and one guard in 2008, while the first team had four centers (two of which were forward-centers) and one guard in 2016.

The Chicago Bulls hold the record for franchise with the most All-Rookie Team selections, with 25. The Detroit Pistons are second, with the franchise having 23 players selected. Nine All-Rookie Team members have won both the Rookie of the Year Award and the Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) during their careers. Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld are the only players to accomplish this feat in the same season. As of the end of the 2023–24 season, 69 members of the All-Rookie Team have been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 77 members were not from the United States, and 118 members are active in the NBA.[2][3][4][5][6]

Selections

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^ Denotes players who are still active in the NBA
* Elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player
Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[a]
§ 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2026[7]
Player
(in bold text)
Indicates the player who won the Rookie of the Year award
Team (#) Denotes the number of times a player from this team has won
Player
(in italic text)
Indicates the player who was drafted first overall
head shot of Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (as Lew Alcindor) was named to the All-Rookie Team in the 1969–70 NBA season.
head shot of Larry Bird
Larry Bird was named to the All-Rookie Team in the 1979–80 NBA season.
Magic Johnson at a game
Magic Johnson was named to the All-Rookie Team in the 1979–80 NBA season.
Patrick Ewing preparing to shoot a free throw
Patrick Ewing was named to the All-Rookie Team in the 1985–86 NBA season.
head shot of David Robinson
David Robinson was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 1989–90 NBA season.
Shaquille O'Neal shooting a free throw
Shaquille O'Neal was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 1992–93 NBA season.
Kevin Garnett at a game
Kevin Garnett was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in the 1995–96 NBA season.
Kobe Bryant prepares to shoot a free throw
Kobe Bryant was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in the 1996–97 NBA season.
Tim Duncan at a game
Tim Duncan was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 1997–98 NBA season.
Pau Gasol boxing out
Pau Gasol was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2001–02 NBA season.
Yao Ming at a game
Yao Ming was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2002–03 NBA season.
Amar'e Stoudemire preparing to shoot a free throw
Amar'e Stoudemire was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2002–03 NBA season.
LeBron James at a game
LeBron James was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2003–04 NBA season.
Carmelo Anthony against the Washington Wizards
Carmelo Anthony was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2003–04 NBA season.
Dwight Howard at a game
Dwight Howard was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2004–05 NBA season.
Chris Paul against the Washington Wizards
Chris Paul was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2005–06 NBA season.
Kevin Durant at a college game
Kevin Durant was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2007–08 NBA season.
Derrick Rose in Washington, D.C.
Derrick Rose was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2008–09 NBA season.
Curry with the Warriors in 2015
Stephen Curry was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2009–10 NBA season.
Blake Griffin during a game against the Washington Wizards
Blake Griffin was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2010–11 NBA season.
Kyrie Irving with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2011–12 NBA season.
Anthony Davis shooting a free throw
Anthony Davis was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2012–13 NBA season.
Luka shooting a free throw
Luka Dončić was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2018–19 NBA season.
Zion taking the Field
Zion Williamson was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2019–20 NBA season.
Wembanyama on the Spurs
Victor Wembanyama was named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2023–24 NBA season.
Season First team Second team
Players Teams Players Teams
1962–63 Terry Dischinger Chicago Zephyrs No second team
Chet Walker* Syracuse Nationals
Zelmo Beaty* St. Louis Hawks
John Havlicek* Boston Celtics
Dave DeBusschere* Detroit Pistons
1963–64 Jerry Lucas* Cincinnati Royals
Gus Johnson* Baltimore Bullets
Nate Thurmond* San Francisco Warriors
Art Heyman New York Knicks
Rod Thorn Baltimore Bullets (2)
1964–65 Willis Reed* New York Knicks (2)
Jim Barnes New York Knicks (3)
Howard Komives New York Knicks (4)
Lucious Jackson Philadelphia 76ers
Wali Jones (tie) Baltimore Bullets (3)
Joe Caldwell (tie) Detroit Pistons (2)
1965–66 Rick Barry* San Francisco Warriors (2)
Billy Cunningham* Philadelphia 76ers (2)
Tom Van Arsdale Detroit Pistons (3)
Dick Van Arsdale New York Knicks (5)
Fred Hetzel San Francisco Warriors (3)
1966–67 Lou Hudson* St. Louis Hawks (2)
Jack Marin Baltimore Bullets (4)
Erwin Mueller Chicago Bulls
Cazzie Russell New York Knicks (6)
Dave Bing* Detroit Pistons (4)
1967–68 Earl Monroe* Baltimore Bullets (5)
Bob Rule Seattle SuperSonics
Walt Frazier* New York Knicks (7)
Al Tucker Seattle SuperSonics (2)
Phil Jackson New York Knicks (8)
1968–69 Wes Unseld* Baltimore Bullets (6)
Elvin Hayes* San Diego Rockets
Bill Hewitt Los Angeles Lakers
Art Harris Seattle SuperSonics (3)
Gary Gregor Phoenix Suns
1969–70 Lew Alcindor*[a] Milwaukee Bucks
Bob Dandridge* Milwaukee Bucks (2)
Jo Jo White* Boston Celtics (2)
Mike Davis Baltimore Bullets (7)
Dick Garrett Los Angeles Lakers (2)
1970–71 Geoff Petrie Portland Trail Blazers
Dave Cowens* Boston Celtics (3)
Pete Maravich* Atlanta Hawks (3)
Calvin Murphy* San Diego Rockets (2)
Bob Lanier* Detroit Pistons (5)
1971–72 Elmore Smith Buffalo Braves
Sidney Wicks Portland Trail Blazers (2)
Austin Carr Cleveland Cavaliers
Phil Chenier Baltimore Bullets (8)
Clifford Ray Chicago Bulls (2)
1972–73 Bob McAdoo* Buffalo Braves (2)
Lloyd Neal Portland Trail Blazers (3)
Fred Boyd Philadelphia 76ers (3)
Dwight Davis Cleveland Cavaliers (2)
Jim Price Los Angeles Lakers (3)
1973–74 Ernie DiGregorio Buffalo Braves (3)
Ron Behagen Kansas City–Omaha Kings (2)
Mike Bantom Phoenix Suns (2)
John Brown Atlanta Hawks (4)
Nick Weatherspoon Capital Bullets (9)
1974–75 Jamaal Wilkes* Golden State Warriors (4)
John Drew Atlanta Hawks (5)
Scott Wedman Kansas City–Omaha Kings (3)
Tommy Burleson Seattle SuperSonics (4)
Brian Winters Los Angeles Lakers (4)
1975–76 Alvan Adams Phoenix Suns (3)
Gus Williams Golden State Warriors (5)
Joe Meriweather Houston Rockets (3)
John Shumate Buffalo Braves (4)
Lionel Hollins Portland Trail Blazers (4)
1976–77 Adrian Dantley* Buffalo Braves (5)
Scott May Chicago Bulls (3)
Mitch Kupchak Washington Bullets (10)
John Lucas Houston Rockets (4)
Ron Lee Phoenix Suns (4)
1977–78 Walter Davis* Phoenix Suns (5)
Marques Johnson Milwaukee Bucks (3)
Bernard King* New Jersey Nets
Jack Sikma* Seattle SuperSonics (5)
Norm Nixon Los Angeles Lakers (5)
1978–79 Phil Ford Kansas City Kings (4)
Mychal Thompson Portland Trail Blazers (5)
Ron Brewer Portland Trail Blazers (6)
Reggie Theus Chicago Bulls (4)
Terry Tyler Detroit Pistons (6)
1979–80 Larry Bird* Boston Celtics (4)
Magic Johnson* Los Angeles Lakers (6)
Bill Cartwright New York Knicks (9)
Calvin Natt Portland Trail Blazers (7)
David Greenwood Chicago Bulls (5)
1980–81 Joe Barry Carroll Golden State Warriors (6)
Darrell Griffith Utah Jazz
Larry Smith Golden State Warriors (7)
Kevin McHale* Boston Celtics (5)
Kelvin Ransey Portland Trail Blazers (8)
1981–82 Kelly Tripucka Detroit Pistons (7)
Jay Vincent Dallas Mavericks
Isiah Thomas* Detroit Pistons (8)
Buck Williams New Jersey Nets (2)
Jeff Ruland Washington Bullets (11)
1982–83 Terry Cummings San Diego Clippers (6)
Clark Kellogg Indiana Pacers
Dominique Wilkins* Atlanta Hawks (6)
James Worthy* Los Angeles Lakers (7)
Quintin Dailey Chicago Bulls (6)
1983–84 Ralph Sampson* Houston Rockets (5)
Steve Stipanovich Indiana Pacers (2)
Byron Scott Los Angeles Lakers (8)
Jeff Malone Washington Bullets (12)
Thurl Bailey (tie) Utah Jazz (2)
Darrell Walker (tie) New York Knicks (10)
1984–85 Michael Jordan* Chicago Bulls (7)
Akeem Olajuwon*[b] Houston Rockets (6)
Sam Bowie Portland Trail Blazers (9)
Charles Barkley* Philadelphia 76ers (4)
Sam Perkins Dallas Mavericks (2)
1985–86 Xavier McDaniel Seattle SuperSonics (6)
Patrick Ewing* New York Knicks (11)
Karl Malone* Utah Jazz (3)
Joe Dumars* Detroit Pistons (9)
Charles Oakley Chicago Bulls (8)
1986–87 Brad Daugherty Cleveland Cavaliers (3)
Ron Harper Cleveland Cavaliers (4)
Chuck Person Indiana Pacers (3)
Roy Tarpley Dallas Mavericks (3)
John Williams Cleveland Cavaliers (5)
1987–88 Mark Jackson New York Knicks (12)
Armen Gilliam Phoenix Suns (6)
Kenny Smith Sacramento Kings (5)
Greg Anderson San Antonio Spurs
Derrick McKey Seattle SuperSonics (7)
1988–89 Mitch Richmond* Golden State Warriors (8) Brian Shaw Boston Celtics (6)
Willie Anderson San Antonio Spurs (2) Rex Chapman Charlotte Hornets
Hersey Hawkins Philadelphia 76ers (5) Chris Morris New Jersey Nets (3)
Rik Smits Indiana Pacers (4) Rod Strickland New York Knicks (13)
Charles Smith Los Angeles Clippers (7) Kevin Edwards Miami Heat
1989–90 David Robinson*[c] San Antonio Spurs (3) J. R. Reid Charlotte Hornets (2)
Tim Hardaway* Golden State Warriors (9) Sean Elliott San Antonio Spurs (4)
Vlade Divac* Los Angeles Lakers (9) Stacey King Chicago Bulls (9)
Sherman Douglas Miami Heat (2) Blue Edwards Utah Jazz (4)
Pooh Richardson Minnesota Timberwolves Glen Rice Miami Heat (3)
1990–91 Kendall Gill Charlotte Hornets (3) Chris Jackson Denver Nuggets
Dennis Scott Orlando Magic Gary Payton* Seattle SuperSonics (8)
Dee Brown Boston Celtics (7) Felton Spencer Minnesota Timberwolves (2)
Lionel Simmons Sacramento Kings (6) Travis Mays Sacramento Kings (7)
Derrick Coleman New Jersey Nets (4) Willie Burton Miami Heat (4)
1991–92 Larry Johnson Charlotte Hornets (4) Rick Fox Boston Celtics (8)
Dikembe Mutombo* Denver Nuggets (2) Terrell Brandon Cleveland Cavaliers (6)
Billy Owens Golden State Warriors (10) Larry Stewart Washington Bullets (13)
Steve Smith Miami Heat (5) Stanley Roberts Orlando Magic (2)
Stacey Augmon Atlanta Hawks (7) Mark Macon Denver Nuggets (3)
1992–93 Shaquille O'Neal* Orlando Magic (3) Walt Williams Sacramento Kings (8)
Alonzo Mourning* Charlotte Hornets (5) Robert Horry Houston Rockets (7)
Christian Laettner Minnesota Timberwolves (3) Latrell Sprewell Golden State Warriors (11)
Tom Gugliotta Washington Bullets (14) Clarence Weatherspoon Philadelphia 76ers (6)
LaPhonso Ellis Denver Nuggets (4) Richard Dumas[d] Phoenix Suns (7)
1993–94 Chris Webber* Golden State Warriors (12) Dino Rađa* Boston Celtics (9)
Penny Hardaway Orlando Magic (4) Nick Van Exel Los Angeles Lakers (10)
Vin Baker Milwaukee Bucks (4) Shawn Bradley Philadelphia 76ers (7)
Jamal Mashburn Dallas Mavericks (4) Toni Kukoč* Chicago Bulls (10)
Isaiah Rider Minnesota Timberwolves (4) Lindsey Hunter Detroit Pistons (10)
1994–95 Jason Kidd* Dallas Mavericks (5) Juwan Howard Washington Bullets (15)
Grant Hill* Detroit Pistons (11) Eric Montross Boston Celtics (10)
Glenn Robinson Milwaukee Bucks (5) Wesley Person Phoenix Suns (8)
Eddie Jones Los Angeles Lakers (11) Jalen Rose Denver Nuggets (5)
Brian Grant Sacramento Kings (9) Donyell Marshall (tie) Golden State Warriors (13)
Sharone Wright (tie) Philadelphia 76ers (8)
1995–96 Damon Stoudamire Toronto Raptors Kevin Garnett* Minnesota Timberwolves (5)
Joe Smith Golden State Warriors (14) Bryant Reeves Vancouver Grizzlies
Jerry Stackhouse Philadelphia 76ers (9) Brent Barry Los Angeles Clippers (8)
Antonio McDyess Denver Nuggets (6) Rasheed Wallace Washington Bullets (16)
Arvydas Sabonis* (tie) Portland Trail Blazers (10) Tyus Edney Sacramento Kings (10)
Michael Finley (tie) Phoenix Suns (9)
1996–97 Shareef Abdur-Rahim Vancouver Grizzlies (2) Kerry Kittles New Jersey Nets (5)
Allen Iverson* Philadelphia 76ers (10) Ray Allen* Milwaukee Bucks (6)
Stephon Marbury Minnesota Timberwolves (6) Travis Knight Los Angeles Lakers (12)
Marcus Camby Toronto Raptors (2) Kobe Bryant* Los Angeles Lakers (13)
Antoine Walker Boston Celtics (11) Matt Maloney Houston Rockets (8)
1997–98 Tim Duncan* San Antonio Spurs (5) Tim Thomas Philadelphia 76ers (11)
Keith Van Horn New Jersey Nets (6) Cedric Henderson Cleveland Cavaliers (9)
Brevin Knight Cleveland Cavaliers (7) Derek Anderson Cleveland Cavaliers (10)
Žydrūnas Ilgauskas Cleveland Cavaliers (8) Maurice Taylor Los Angeles Clippers (9)
Ron Mercer Boston Celtics (12) Bobby Jackson Denver Nuggets (7)
1998–99 Vince Carter* Toronto Raptors (3) Michael Dickerson Houston Rockets (9)
Paul Pierce* Boston Celtics (13) Michael Doleac Orlando Magic (5)
Jason Williams Sacramento Kings (11) Cuttino Mobley Houston Rockets (10)
Mike Bibby Vancouver Grizzlies (3) Michael Olowokandi Los Angeles Clippers (10)
Matt Harpring Orlando Magic (6) Antawn Jamison Golden State Warriors (15)
1999–00 Elton Brand Chicago Bulls (11) Shawn Marion Phoenix Suns (10)
Steve Francis Houston Rockets (11) Ron Artest[e] Chicago Bulls (12)
Lamar Odom Los Angeles Clippers (11) James Posey Denver Nuggets (8)
Wally Szczerbiak Minnesota Timberwolves (7) Jason Terry Atlanta Hawks (8)
Andre Miller Cleveland Cavaliers (11) Chucky Atkins Orlando Magic (7)
2000–01 Mike Miller Orlando Magic (8) Hedo Türkoğlu Sacramento Kings (12)
Kenyon Martin New Jersey Nets (7) Desmond Mason Seattle SuperSonics (9)
Marc Jackson Golden State Warriors (16) Courtney Alexander Washington Wizards (17)
Morris Peterson Toronto Raptors (4) Marcus Fizer Chicago Bulls (13)
Darius Miles Los Angeles Clippers (12) Chris Mihm Cleveland Cavaliers (12)
2001–02 Pau Gasol* Memphis Grizzlies (4) Jamaal Tinsley Indiana Pacers (5)
Shane Battier Memphis Grizzlies (5) Richard Jefferson New Jersey Nets (8)
Jason Richardson Golden State Warriors (17) Eddie Griffin Houston Rockets (12)
Tony Parker* San Antonio Spurs (6) Željko Rebrača Detroit Pistons (12)
Andrei Kirilenko Utah Jazz (5) Vladimir Radmanović (tie) Seattle SuperSonics (10)
Joe Johnson (tie) Phoenix Suns (11)
2002–03 Yao Ming* Houston Rockets (13) Manu Ginóbili* San Antonio Spurs (7)
Amare Stoudemire[f] Phoenix Suns (12) Gordan Giriček Memphis Grizzlies (6)
Orlando Magic (9)
Caron Butler Miami Heat (6) Carlos Boozer Cleveland Cavaliers (13)
Drew Gooden Memphis Grizzlies (7)
Orlando Magic (10)
Jay Williams Chicago Bulls (14)
Nenê Hilario[i] Denver Nuggets (9) J. R. Bremer Boston Celtics (14)
2003–04 Carmelo Anthony* Denver Nuggets (10) Josh Howard Dallas Mavericks (6)
LeBron James^ Cleveland Cavaliers (14) T. J. Ford Milwaukee Bucks (7)
Dwyane Wade* Miami Heat (7) Udonis Haslem§ Miami Heat (8)
Chris Bosh* Toronto Raptors (5) Jarvis Hayes Washington Wizards (18)
Kirk Hinrich Chicago Bulls (15) Marquis Daniels Dallas Mavericks (7)
2004–05 Emeka Okafor Charlotte Bobcats (6) Nenad Krstić New Jersey Nets (9)
Dwight Howard* Orlando Magic (11) Josh Smith Atlanta Hawks (9)
Ben Gordon Chicago Bulls (16) Josh Childress Atlanta Hawks (10)
Andre Iguodala§ Philadelphia 76ers (12) Jameer Nelson Orlando Magic (12)
Luol Deng Chicago Bulls (17) Al Jefferson Boston Celtics (15)
2005–06 Chris Paul^ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets Danny Granger Indiana Pacers (6)
Charlie Villanueva Toronto Raptors (6) Raymond Felton Charlotte Bobcats (7)
Andrew Bogut Milwaukee Bucks (8) Luther Head Houston Rockets (14)
Deron Williams^ Utah Jazz (6) Marvin Williams Atlanta Hawks (11)
Channing Frye New York Knicks (14) Ryan Gomes Boston Celtics (16)
2006–07 Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers (11) Paul Millsap Utah Jazz (7)
Andrea Bargnani Toronto Raptors (7) Adam Morrison Charlotte Bobcats (8)
Randy Foye Minnesota Timberwolves (8) Tyrus Thomas Chicago Bulls (18)
Rudy Gay§ Memphis Grizzlies (8) Craig Smith Minnesota Timberwolves (9)
Jorge Garbajosa (tie) Toronto Raptors (8) Rajon Rondo (tie) Boston Celtics (17)
LaMarcus Aldridge (tie) Portland Trail Blazers (12) Walter Herrmann (tie) Charlotte Bobcats (9)
Marcus Williams (tie) New Jersey Nets (10)
2007–08 Al Horford^ Atlanta Hawks (12) Jamario Moon Toronto Raptors (9)
Kevin Durant^ Seattle SuperSonics (11) Juan Carlos Navarro Memphis Grizzlies (9)
Luis Scola Houston Rockets (15) Thaddeus Young Philadelphia 76ers (13)
Al Thornton Los Angeles Clippers (13) Rodney Stuckey Detroit Pistons (13)
Jeff Green^ Seattle SuperSonics (12) Carl Landry Houston Rockets (16)
2008–09 Derrick Rose Chicago Bulls (19) Eric Gordon^ Los Angeles Clippers (14)
O. J. Mayo Memphis Grizzlies (10) Kevin Love^ Minnesota Timberwolves (10)
Russell Westbrook^ Oklahoma City Thunder (13) Mario Chalmers Miami Heat (10)
Brook Lopez^ New Jersey Nets (11) Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies (11)
Michael Beasley Miami Heat (9) D. J. Augustin (tie) Charlotte Bobcats (10)
Rudy Fernández (tie) Portland Trail Blazers (13)
2009–10 Tyreke Evans Sacramento Kings (13) Marcus Thornton New Orleans Hornets (2)
Brandon Jennings Milwaukee Bucks (9) DeJuan Blair San Antonio Spurs (8)
Stephen Curry^ Golden State Warriors (18) James Harden^ Oklahoma City Thunder (14)
Darren Collison New Orleans Hornets (3) Jonny Flynn Minnesota Timberwolves (11)
Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls (20) Jonas Jerebko Detroit Pistons (14)
2010–11 Blake Griffin§[g] Los Angeles Clippers (15) Greg Monroe Detroit Pistons (15)
John Wall§ Washington Wizards (19) Wesley Johnson Minnesota Timberwolves (12)
Landry Fields New York Knicks (15) Eric Bledsoe Los Angeles Clippers (16)
DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings (14) Derrick Favors Utah Jazz (8)
Gary Neal^ San Antonio Spurs (9) Paul George^ Indiana Pacers (7)
2011–12 Kyrie Irving^ Cleveland Cavaliers (15) Isaiah Thomas Sacramento Kings (15)
Ricky Rubio Minnesota Timberwolves (13) MarShon Brooks New Jersey Nets (12)
Kenneth Faried Denver Nuggets (11) Chandler Parsons Houston Rockets (17)
Klay Thompson^ Golden State Warriors (19) Tristan Thompson Cleveland Cavaliers (16)
Kawhi Leonard^ (tie) San Antonio Spurs (10)
Iman Shumpert (tie) New York Knicks (16) Derrick Williams Minnesota Timberwolves (14)
Brandon Knight (tie) Detroit Pistons (16)
2012–13 Damian Lillard^ Portland Trail Blazers (14) Andre Drummond^ Detroit Pistons (17)
Bradley Beal^ Washington Wizards (20) Jonas Valančiūnas^[h] Toronto Raptors (10)
Anthony Davis^ New Orleans Hornets (4) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Charlotte Bobcats (11)
Dion Waiters Cleveland Cavaliers (17) Kyle Singler Detroit Pistons (18)
Harrison Barnes^ Golden State Warriors (20) Tyler Zeller Cleveland Cavaliers (18)
2013–14 Michael Carter-Williams Philadelphia 76ers (14) Kelly Olynyk^ Boston Celtics (18)
Victor Oladipo Orlando Magic (13) Giannis Antetokounmpo^ Milwaukee Bucks (10)
Trey Burke Utah Jazz (10) Gorgui Dieng Minnesota Timberwolves (15)
Mason Plumlee^ Brooklyn Nets (13) Cody Zeller Charlotte Bobcats (12)
Tim Hardaway Jr.^ New York Knicks (17) Steven Adams^ Oklahoma City Thunder (15)
2014–15 Andrew Wiggins^ Minnesota Timberwolves (16) Marcus Smart^ Boston Celtics (19)
Nikola Mirotić Chicago Bulls (21) Zach LaVine^ Minnesota Timberwolves (17)
Nerlens Noel Philadelphia 76ers (15) Bojan Bogdanović Brooklyn Nets (14)
Elfrid Payton Orlando Magic (14) Jusuf Nurkić^ Denver Nuggets (12)
Jordan Clarkson^ Los Angeles Lakers (14) Langston Galloway New York Knicks (18)
2015–16 Karl-Anthony Towns^ Minnesota Timberwolves (18) Justise Winslow Miami Heat (11)
Kristaps Porziņģis^ New York Knicks (19) D'Angelo Russell^ Los Angeles Lakers (15)
Devin Booker^ Phoenix Suns (13) Emmanuel Mudiay Denver Nuggets (14)
Nikola Jokić^[j] Denver Nuggets (13) Myles Turner^ Indiana Pacers (8)
Jahlil Okafor Philadelphia 76ers (16) Willie Cauley-Stein Sacramento Kings (16)
2016–17 Malcolm Brogdon Milwaukee Bucks (11) Jamal Murray^ Denver Nuggets (15)
Dario Šarić^ Philadelphia 76ers (17) Jaylen Brown^ Boston Celtics (20)
Joel Embiid^[k] Philadelphia 76ers (18) Marquese Chriss Phoenix Suns (14)
Buddy Hield^ New Orleans Pelicans (5) Brandon Ingram^ Los Angeles Lakers (16)
Willy Hernangómez New York Knicks (20) Yogi Ferrell Dallas Mavericks (8)
2017–18 Ben Simmons[l] Philadelphia 76ers (19) Dennis Smith Jr. Dallas Mavericks (9)
Donovan Mitchell^ Utah Jazz (11) Lonzo Ball^ Los Angeles Lakers (18)
Jayson Tatum^ Boston Celtics (21) John Collins^ Atlanta Hawks (13)
Kyle Kuzma^ Los Angeles Lakers (17) Bogdan Bogdanović^[m] Sacramento Kings (17)
Lauri Markkanen^ Chicago Bulls (22) Josh Jackson Phoenix Suns (15)
2018–19 Luka Dončić^ Dallas Mavericks (10) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander^ Los Angeles Clippers (17)
Trae Young^ Atlanta Hawks (14) Collin Sexton^ Cleveland Cavaliers (19)
Deandre Ayton^ Phoenix Suns (16) Landry Shamet^ Los Angeles Clippers (18)
Jaren Jackson Jr.^ Memphis Grizzlies (12) Mitchell Robinson^ New York Knicks (21)
Marvin Bagley III^ Sacramento Kings (18) Kevin Huerter^ Atlanta Hawks (15)
2019–20 Ja Morant^ Memphis Grizzlies (13) Tyler Herro^ Miami Heat (13)
Kendrick Nunn Miami Heat (12) Terence Davis Toronto Raptors (11)
Brandon Clarke^ Memphis Grizzlies (14) Coby White^ Chicago Bulls (23)
Zion Williamson^ New Orleans Pelicans (6) P. J. Washington^ Charlotte Hornets (13)
Eric Paschall Golden State Warriors (21) Rui Hachimura^ Washington Wizards (21)
2020–21 LaMelo Ball^ Charlotte Hornets (14) Immanuel Quickley^ New York Knicks (22)
Anthony Edwards^ Minnesota Timberwolves (19) Desmond Bane^ Memphis Grizzlies (15)
Tyrese Haliburton^ Sacramento Kings (19) Isaiah Stewart^ Detroit Pistons (20)
Saddiq Bey^ Detroit Pistons (19) Isaac Okoro^ Cleveland Cavaliers (20)
Jae'Sean Tate^ Houston Rockets (18) Patrick Williams^ Chicago Bulls (24)
2021–22 Scottie Barnes^ Toronto Raptors (12) Herbert Jones^ New Orleans Pelicans (7)
Evan Mobley^ Cleveland Cavaliers (21) Chris Duarte Indiana Pacers (9)
Cade Cunningham^ Detroit Pistons (21) Bones Hyland^ Denver Nuggets (16)
Franz Wagner^ Orlando Magic (15) Ayo Dosunmu^ Chicago Bulls (25)
Jalen Green^ Houston Rockets (19) Josh Giddey^ Oklahoma City Thunder (16)
2022–23 Paolo Banchero^ Orlando Magic (16) Jalen Duren^ Detroit Pistons (22)
Walker Kessler^ Utah Jazz (12) Tari Eason^ Houston Rockets (20)
Bennedict Mathurin^ Indiana Pacers (10) Jaden Ivey^ Detroit Pistons (23)
Keegan Murray^ Sacramento Kings (20) Jabari Smith Jr.^ Houston Rockets (21)
Jalen Williams^ Oklahoma City Thunder (17) Jeremy Sochan^ San Antonio Spurs (11)
2023–24 Victor Wembanyama^ San Antonio Spurs (12) Dereck Lively II^ Dallas Mavericks (11)
Chet Holmgren^[n] Oklahoma City Thunder (18) GG Jackson^ Memphis Grizzlies (16)
Brandon Miller^ Charlotte Hornets (15) Keyonte George^ Utah Jazz (13)
Jaime Jaquez Jr.^ Miami Heat (14) Amen Thompson^ Houston Rockets (22)
Brandin Podziemski^ Golden State Warriors (22) Cason Wallace^ Oklahoma City Thunder (19)
2024–25 Stephon Castle^ San Antonio Spurs (13) Matas Buzelis^ Chicago Bulls (26)
Zach Edey^ Memphis Grizzlies (17) Bub Carrington^ Washington Wizards (23)
Zaccharie Risacher^ Atlanta Hawks (16) Donovan Clingan^ Portland Trail Blazers (15)
Alex Sarr^ Washington Wizards (22) Yves Missi^ New Orleans Pelicans (8)
Jaylen Wells^ Memphis Grizzlies (18) Kel'el Ware^ Miami Heat (15)

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from Grokipedia
The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual honor in the (NBA) that recognizes the top-performing from the previous season, consisting of two five-man lineups: a First Team and a Second Team. Introduced during the , it has been awarded every year since to highlight outstanding first-year players across all positions, with selections based on their on-court contributions such as scoring, rebounding, assists, and defensive impact. The selection process involves a panel of international sportswriters and broadcasters who vote for their top without regard to position, awarding two points for each First Team vote and one point for each Second Team vote; the top five vote-getters in each category form the teams, with balloting tabulated by an independent firm like LLP. Since the 2021–22 season, the award has been sponsored by as the Kia NBA All-Rookie Team, though the format and criteria have remained consistent over decades. This accolade serves as an early indicator of future stardom, with numerous Hall of Famers—including , , and —earning spots in their debut seasons, underscoring its role in identifying foundational talents who shape NBA history. Over more than six decades, the teams have featured a diverse array of players from international backgrounds, reflecting the league's growing global reach, and are announced annually in May alongside other end-of-season honors like Rookie of the Year.

Overview

Purpose and Significance

The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual honor bestowed by the (NBA) to recognize the top-performing first-year players based on their contributions during their debut season in the league. Established in the 1962-63 season, the award selects two teams—First and Second—comprising five players each, highlighting exceptional rookie talent across positions. This recognition serves a vital purpose within the NBA's awards ecosystem by providing early validation to rookies who demonstrate immediate impact, distinguishing promising contributors from the larger pool of newcomers and fostering league-wide attention on the next generation of stars. Unlike the NBA Rookie of the Year award, which has been presented since the 1952-53 season to honor a single standout performer, the All-Rookie Team acknowledges a broader spectrum of high-achieving rookies, often including the Rookie of the Year winner on the First Team. The significance of the All-Rookie Team extends beyond immediate accolades, as it influences team strategies by identifying key developmental assets and elevates players' profiles, leading to heightened media coverage and long-term career momentum. Selection can enhance a rookie's visibility, contributing to greater endorsement opportunities and perceived value in negotiations following their predetermined rookie-scale contracts.

Format and Composition

The NBA All-Rookie Team consists of two separate five-player units: the First Team, comprising the top vote recipients, and the Second Team, made up of the next highest-ranked players. This structure allows for recognition of ten standout annually, with selections determined by a media voting panel that assigns two points for each First Team vote and one point for each Second Team vote. While there is no mandatory positional distribution—similar to the positionless format for All-NBA Teams, which was adopted starting in the 2023–24 season—the rosters typically feature a balanced representation across positions, such as guards, forwards, and centers, to mirror the diverse contributions of incoming talent. In earlier decades, selections often adhered closely to traditional roles, with two guards, two forwards, and one center per team, but contemporary lineups increasingly incorporate versatile "positionless" players who blur conventional boundaries, reflecting the league's shift toward fluid, multi-role offenses and defenses. For instance, recent First Teams have included hybrid forwards capable of handling guard duties or big men with perimeter skills, highlighting how honors adapt to modern dynamics. The teams are officially announced after the end of the NBA , usually in late May during the , alongside other major awards like All-NBA and of the Year, providing a comprehensive snapshot of rookie impact as the postseason unfolds. This timing ensures evaluations are based on full-season performances, with the 2024-25 announcement occurring on May 20.

History

Inception and Early Years

The NBA All-Rookie Team was established by the league for the 1962-63 season as part of its regular season awards to formally recognize the top-performing amid the organization's rising popularity and competitive expansion. This honor aimed to spotlight emerging talent in an era when the NBA was broadening its appeal through new franchises and star-driven narratives, building on the existing Rookie of the Year award introduced in 1952-53. In its inaugural year, selections were determined through voting by a small panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, reflecting the media-driven processes common to early NBA honors. The first All-Rookie First Team featured forward of the Chicago Zephyrs, who also won Rookie of the Year; forwards (Syracuse Nationals) and Zelmo Beaty (St. Louis Hawks); guard (Boston Celtics); and forward (Detroit Pistons). Subsequent early classes included standout performers like of the Cincinnati Royals, who earned First Team honors and Rookie of the Year in 1963-64, underscoring the award's role in identifying future stars from a deepening talent pool. The 1960s expansion significantly shaped the All-Rookie Team's early visibility, as the league grew from eight teams in the 1960-61 season to 14 by the 1968-69 season with additions like the Chicago Packers (now Wizards) in 1961-62, in 1966-67, and in 1967-68, and others, injecting fresh rookie contributors into the mix. This period of growth, fueled by increasing fan interest and television exposure, elevated the award's prominence by showcasing rookies who helped sustain competitive balance across new markets. By the 1970s, the 1976 merger with the integrated four additional franchises—, , , and —further diversifying the rookie talent pool and amplifying the team's role in highlighting transitional league dynamics through the decade.

Evolution and Key Changes

Following the ABA-NBA merger in 1976, the All-Rookie Team adapted to a unified league structure that incorporated four former ABA franchises—the , , New York Nets, and —expanding the rookie talent pool and introducing selections from these new entrants, such as Nuggets forward David Thompson on the 1976-77 First Team. This integration fostered greater diversity in honorees, blending styles from both leagues and reflecting the merger's role in elevating overall competition. The 1990s influx of international players, accelerated by the 1992 U.S. Olympic "Dream Team" that globalized basketball's appeal, resulted in more diverse All-Rookie selections, with non-U.S. rookies like Canadian (1996-97 Second Team) and German (1998-99 First Team) earning honors amid a near-doubling of international roster spots from 23 in 1991-92 to about 40 by decade's end. These adaptations highlighted the team's evolving role in recognizing global talent contributions to rookie classes. In , as part of broader end-of-season award reforms, the NBA updated All-Rookie voting to a global panel of 100 independent sportswriters and broadcasters, aiming to reduce bias and broaden representation by excluding team-affiliated voters. This change emphasized independent analysis, with full ballots publicly released for transparency starting that year. The disrupted the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, with the former shortened to 72 games per team and concluding in a bubble, while the latter featured a delayed start and condensed schedule, challenging rookie evaluations and development without altering formal eligibility criteria. Despite these impacts, selections proceeded, as seen with unanimous 2020-21 First Team picks and , who navigated limited games (51 and 72, respectively). In the , while the league's 2023 Player Participation Policy emphasized load management for stars via a 65-game threshold for awards like MVP and All-NBA, the All-Rookie Team remains exempt, prioritizing overall rookie performance over strict games-played minimums.

Selection Process

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the NBA All-Rookie Team are governed by the league's standard definition of a , which focuses on a player's prior participation in NBA regular-season games to ensure the recognizes true first-year contributors. A player qualifies as a based on limited or no prior NBA regular-season experience, such as not having played in the or having minimal appearances; this accounts for partial seasons or limited play, preventing players with substantial prior NBA experience from competing against genuine newcomers. Unlike other end-of-season awards under the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement, there is no minimum games-played requirement (e.g., 65 games) in the current season for All-Rookie Team eligibility. Professional experience outside the NBA does not impact eligibility, allowing players who have competed extensively overseas or in developmental leagues like the G League—without an active NBA contract—to retain rookie status upon signing their first NBA deal. For instance, international players such as , who played multiple seasons in Europe before joining the NBA, were considered rookies based solely on their lack of prior NBA games. However, games played under two-way contracts with an NBA team do count toward the NBA regular-season total, as these players are officially affiliated with an NBA franchise and may split time between the NBA and G League. The criteria apply uniformly to both domestic and international players, including edge cases involving athletes. Players who redshirted a season for academic or developmental reasons, or those who deferred entry due to medical issues, are eligible as in their debut NBA season provided they meet the prior experience limits; prior non-NBA activity, such as play, does not factor into the . This flexibility ensures that setbacks like injuries or eligibility pauses do not penalize emerging talent.

Voting Procedure

The voting procedure for the NBA All-Rookie Team involves a global panel of approximately 100 sportswriters and broadcasters who regularly cover the league and are selected by the NBA to ensure diverse perspectives from across NBA markets. This panel composition has varied slightly over the years, ranging from 99 to 125 members, but recent selections have stabilized around 100 voters to balance representation and efficiency. Each voter receives a ballot allowing them to select five players for the First Team and five for the Second Team, with selections made without regard to position—a positionless format that has been standard to recognize overall rookie impact. Voters base their choices on eligible rookies' performances during the regular season, focusing on contributions like scoring, defense, and team success, though the ballot itself does not require rankings beyond the team designations. Ballots must be submitted near the end of the regular season, typically by mid-April, to allow time for tabulation by an independent firm such as . The NBA then compiles the results and announces the All-Rookie Teams via an official on its website, usually in late May, coinciding with the conclusion of award announcements before the .

Voting Mechanics

Point System

The NBA All-Rookie Team employs a straightforward point-based scoring system to determine selections from voter ballots. Each player receives two points for every first-team vote and one point for every second-team vote cast by the panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. This system rewards higher placements on ballots while allowing second-team nods to contribute meaningfully to a player's total. For instance, a unanimous first-team selection from all 100 voters would yield the maximum of 200 points. Players are ranked solely by their cumulative points across all positions, as the All-Rookie Team selection is positionless, without separate voting categories for guards, forwards, or . The five players with the highest totals form the first team, while the next five highest-ranked players comprise the second team, ensuring a total of ten honorees. This ranking process prioritizes overall voter consensus on rookie performance, regardless of positional balance, though the resulting teams typically reflect a mix of guard, forward, and representation due to the diverse nature of ballots. To qualify for consideration, a player must receive at least one vote from the panel, generating a minimum of one point, but there is no additional threshold or beyond securing a spot in the top ten by total points. Players with zero votes are ineligible, and in practice, the lowest point totals on the second team often range from a handful of points, as seen in recent seasons where fringe candidates still garnered scattered support. This inclusive yet competitive mechanism allows standout performers to emerge while filtering the field to the most widely recognized .

Tiebreakers and Finalization

In the event of ties in total points for the final spots on the NBA All-Rookie Team, players are co-selected and listed jointly, as seen in historical examples such as the 2008-09 season where and Rudy Fernandez tied for a second-team spot. Once voting concludes, the NBA finalizes and announces the All-Rookie First and Second Teams, typically in late May after the regular season ends, including each player's total points and a breakdown of first- and second-team votes for transparency. This official release, conducted by the league's communications team, confirms the 10 selections (five per team) without naming formal alternates, though sports media frequently highlight near-misses based on close vote margins.

Notable Selections

Unanimous and Consensus Picks

In the context of the NBA All-Rookie Team, a unanimous selection refers to a player who receives first-team votes from every member of the league's media voting panel, signifying an exceptional rookie performance with no dissent among voters. For instance, of the earned this distinction in the 1983–84 season as the only unanimous choice on the first team, selected by all 23 NBA head coaches at the time. Similarly, of the was a unanimous first-team pick in the 2001–02 season, topping the voting with all first-team nods from the panel. Consensus picks are defined as players who secure first-team votes from at least 90% of the voting panel, highlighting near-universal acclaim for their rookie contributions. of the exemplifies this in the 2023–24 season, receiving first-team votes from all 99 media members, which exceeded the consensus threshold and marked him as unanimous. Other recent consensus selections include () in 2023–24 with unanimous support and Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets) with 97 of 99 first-team votes, reflecting the high bar set by dominant rookie seasons. In the 2024–25 season, of the was the unanimous First Team selection. These selections often align closely with Kia NBA Rookie of the Year winners, as seen with , Gasol, and Wembanyama, underscoring their immediate transformative impact on the league. In recent seasons, multiple players per year have achieved this status, such as and (both unanimous) in 2017–18, and and (both unanimous) in 2018–19, signaling a trend toward recognizing elite rookie talent in the contemporary NBA.

Hall of Fame Inductees and Career Impact

The NBA All-Rookie Team has proven to be a strong indicator of future stardom, with numerous Hall of Famers earning spots in their debut seasons. Among the most prominent examples is , selected to the 1984-85 All-Rookie First Team after averaging 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game as a with the . His immediate impact foreshadowed a legendary career, including six NBA championships, five league MVPs, ten scoring titles, and first-ballot Hall of Fame induction in 2009. Jordan's rookie excellence translated into 14 All-NBA selections and elevated the Bulls to dynasty status, while also catapulting his marketability—his Nike endorsement deal, signed during his year, grew into a billion-dollar brand that boosted his trade value and off-court earnings throughout his tenure. Similarly, exemplified the long-term impact of All-Rookie recognition on the 1997-98 First Team, where he posted 21.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game for the . This performance launched a 19-year career marked by five NBA championships, two MVPs, three MVPs, and 15 All-NBA honors, culminating in first-ballot Hall of Fame induction in 2020. Duncan's consistent excellence correlated directly with the Spurs' sustained contention, and his status as an All-Rookie standout enhanced his value in franchise-building decisions, including key trades and extensions that anchored the team's success. , another 1992-93 First Team member, averaged 23.4 points and 13.9 rebounds as a with the , paving the way for four championships, one MVP, three MVPs, 15 All-NBA selections, and 2008 Hall of Fame induction—his physical dominance and All-Rookie pedigree also amplified endorsement opportunities, such as his long-term Icy Hot partnership. The correlation between All-Rookie honors and broader career achievements is evident in the high rates of subsequent All-NBA selections, championship contributions, and MVP contention among First Team alumni. For instance, (2003-04 First Team) averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists as a rookie, leading to four championships, four MVPs, four Finals MVPs, 20 All-NBA teams, and projected first-ballot Hall of Fame status upon retirement. Second Team members like (1995-96) have also reached the Hall of Fame, but at lower rates, underscoring the First Team's stronger predictive power for transcendent careers.

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