Has a rookie ever been an All-Star starter?

Rookie All-Stars in the 1970's

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) was an All-Star in his first season in 1970. Geoff Petrie and John Johnson made the 1971 team. Portland's Sidney Wicks was an All-Star in his first try in 1972.

Who was the first rookie to be an All-Star?

Ed Macauley in 1951, the first NBA All-Star Game, obviously it was Macauley's first All-Star. 3 rookie wonders in 3 consecutive years: Elgin Baylor in 1959, Wilt Chamberlain in 1960 and Oscar Robertson in 1961.

How many NBA players have been an All-Star their rookie year?

As it has become a rare feat, several players over the years have been successful in doing so. In fact, only 45 players in NBA history have been named an All-Star in their first season in the league.

Was MJ an All-Star rookie?

Michael Jordan was not the only rookie in the 1985 NBA All-Star because Houston's number one overall pick Hakeem Olajuwon made the cut through the coaches selection.

Has a rookie ever won MVP?

Jim Brown is the sole rookie to ever win NFL MVP. That season, Brown was a Pro Bowler and All-NFL team member. He rushed for 942 yards on 202 carries (4.7 yards per carry) with nine touchdowns in 12 games.

2023 NBA All-Star Starters Rookie Year Compared To The Current Year

Have any rookies made the All-Star Game?

Only 45 rookies have made it in history. The number of rookie players in the All-Star Game has dwindled drastically over the years. The last rookie to be voted to an All-Star was Blake Griffin in 2011 with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Has there ever been a non All Star MVP?

Don Newcombe, Brooklyn Dodgers, 1956

Don Newcombe won the first-ever Cy Young Award in 1956, as well as the 1956 AL MVP, but was not selected to the league's All-Star team. Newcombe put up an absurd season, totaling 27 wins and just seven losses, with a 3.06 ERA.

Did Kobe make All-Star his rookie year?

Players. This would be the All-Star debut of Kobe Bryant, who became the youngest All-Star in NBA history at 19 years of age. It would also be the debut for rookie Tim Duncan. Bryant had a team-high 18 points.

Who was the last rookie All-Star?

Blake Griffin was the last rookie to make the all-star game in the 2010-11 season. Since then there have been many worthy players, however, none have gotten the nod. Players like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kobe Bryant never made the NBA All-Star game in their rookie years.

Who is the youngest All-Star starter?

In the midst of a breakout sophomore campaign, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was rewarded with his first of 18 All-Star Game selections. On Feb. 8, 1998, the then-19-year-old became the youngest starter in NBA history to play in an All-Star Game, breaking Lakers legend Magic Johnson's record.

Who won MVP and Rookie of the Year NBA?

Chamberlain and Wes Unseld are the only rookies ever to win the MVP award, so one of them made sense as the Rookie of the Year honoree.

Did Lebron make All-Star as a rookie?

Here's a look back at every All-Star performance by King James! Tweet @CLEsportsTalk with your favorite! After missing the All-Star team his rookie year, James made the team in his sophomore season and was even voted in as a starter in the main event in Denver, Colorado.

Who was the youngest NBA All-Star?

The youngest to ever play in an All-Star Game was the late Kobe Bryant, who participated at just 19 years and 169 days old, followed by LeBron James (20 years, 52 days old) and Magic Johnson (20 years, 173 days).

Who replaced KD All-Star?

Anthony Edwards, De'Aaron Fox, and Pascal Siakam will replace Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Zion Williamson on the rosters while Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, and Lauri Markkanen will become starters. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Zion Williamson will miss the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City next week.

Did Devin Booker make All-Star?

Booker, a three-time All-Star, is averaging a career-best 27.1 points to go with 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game. The Lakers' Reaves has accumulated 144,520 votes.

Has a 6th man ever made the All-Star Game?

The last bench player (or sixth man) to make an NBA All-Star appearance was Kobe Bryant in 1998 thanks to his popularity and the perpetual head-scratching fan vote.

Who won rookie of the year instead of Kobe?

Iverson would go on to outplay Bryant in his rookie year and have one of the best rookie seasons in NBA history averaging 24 ppg and 8 apg, Iverson was the 1997 NBA Rookie Of The Year.

Has there ever been an All NBA player that wasn't an All-Star?

It has happened far more often than you might think

Though technically All-NBA, which is comprised of only 15 players, is a far more exclusive club than the All-Star team, which has 24-plus players depending on injury replacements, it is actually quite common for players to make All-NBA despite not being All-Stars.

Who has 2 All-Star MVPS?

Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and LeBron James have each won the award three times, while Bob Cousy, Julius Erving, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, Karl Malone, Allen Iverson, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Durant have all won the award twice.

Has a non QB won MVP?

In the history of the award, only 3 other positions outside of quarterback and running back have hoisted the trophy: defensive tackle Alan Page, linebacker Lawrence Taylor, and kicker Mark Moseley.

Has any other position won MVP?

Two defensive players have won the award: Alan Page in 1971 as a defensive tackle, and Lawrence Taylor as a linebacker in 1986. The sole special teams player to be named AP NFL MVP was Mark Moseley, who won as a placekicker in 1982.

Has there ever been a 5 All-Star team?

The Warriors became the first franchise in 42 years to be able to start five All-Stars (as they had all been the previous year), one in each floor position.

Why didn't Crosby make the All-Star Game?

For yet another year, the NHL All-Star Game will be without one of its biggest stars. Sidney Crosby, who currently sits second in the league in scoring with 60 points, will rest his injured knee over the All-Star break at the advice of his doctors.

Who has 18 All-Star games?

However, only 302 of them have earned multiple selections to the game. Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James hold the record for most All-Star Game selections with 19, and most games played with 18. James holds the record for most consecutive selections (19) and most consecutive games played (18).

Who is the best NBA rookie of all time?