LaMelo, Edwards highlight 2020-21 All-Rookie teams
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards highlight the 2020-21 All-Rookie teams, the NBA announced Thursday.
Ball - the Rookie of the Year - and Edwards were both unanimous first-team selections. Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton received 98 of 99 possible first-team votes.
2020-21 All-Rookie first team
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | Hornets |
| Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Kings |
| Saddiq Bey | Pistons |
| Jae'Sean Tate | Rockets |
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley leads the All-Rookie second team. The 25th overall pick of the 2020 draft received 51 first-team votes and 46 second-team votes.
The Detroit Pistons were the lone organization to have two players selected to the All-Rookie teams, with Saddiq Bey earning first-team honors and Isaiah Stewart being chosen as a member of the second team.
2020-21 All-Rookie second team
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | Knicks |
| Desmond Bane | Grizzlies |
| Isaiah Stewart | Pistons |
| Isaac Okoro | Cavaliers |
| Patrick Williams | Bulls |
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