7. "I'd count only the reeeeeealllly exceptional rookies" In response to In response to 1
Like if a guy is playing at an All-NBA level or close to it on a rookie deal, OK. But if he's just a good player, no, because his salary is a set amount essentially. Also rookie deals are four years long so a guy in his third or fourth year would have to really be spectacular to get a look.
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