Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, and the rookie class have struggled in the NBA, with no rookie scoring 15 points in a game yet this season. Coaches are hesitant to trust rookies with significant playing time, as many top picks, including Reed Sheppard and Zach Edey, have seen limited minutes and struggled to make an impact. Despite flashes of promise from Risacher and Bub Carrington, the rookie class as a whole has failed to meet expectations, leading to concerns about the overall performance of this year’s newcomers.
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The NBA rookie class is off to the worst start in league history
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