Top 5 NBA Rookie Of The Year candidates for 2015-16

The 2014-15 ROTY – Andrew WigginsThe Rookie of the Year Award. Regardless of who gets it at the end of 82 battles, it will be an entertaining race. The winner of this award will depend on the opportunities a player gets which translates to minutes that are available to him in his team.The most important thing is to fill the stat sheet; a simple mantra to survive or be noticed? This year’s draft class was loaded and there were several strong options available at all positions.Predicting the winner of the class is a little tricky and it has left experts looking silly at the end of the season.We will try to outline the top 5 players who we think have the talent and best environment to reach the top.

#1 Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. - Minnesota Timberwolves

Number One

In the world of basketball, there is nothing like a big man who can run the floor with good mechanics. Those reasons are why Towns was the unanimous #1 pick of NBA players and GMs in 2015 draft. 

Towns is an excellent shot blocker (2.3 BPG), a great rebounder and a mobile defensive threat who can play great team defense. He can play with his front to the basket, has a sweet touch and shot 56% FG, 81% FT in college. He was the starting center for the loaded Kentucky Wildcats and led them to the Final Four. He is expected to start at center for the Timberwolves. With a veteran mentor in Kevin Garnett, Towns Jr is going to be great.

Did you know – Although born in New Jersey, Towns Jr represents the Dominican Republic national team, alongside Al Horford.