Why NBA rookies are smarter than ever

Very few rookies have made the All-Star team in the 21st century...but why? Were all the best rookies from the past? Or have rookies today adapted to the most complex, high IQ basketball in NBA history? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores rookies from the Pace and Space era, the specific new tactics and roles that they've learned, and why they're learning more and more at a younger and younger age. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/12kpkAvUj6LGxzViDIH0qH Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Website: https://www.thinkingbasketball.net Twitter: @elgee35 Find additional Thinking Basketball content on the NBA App, the More Thinking Basketball channel and the Thinking Basketball podcast. Stats courtesy: http://www.pbpstats.com @bballport https://www.basketball-reference.com https://stats.nba.com ----- Footage in this video is owned by the NBA and its partners. It is intended for critique and education. Music: Imperfect Place #ThinkingBasketball