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Top Rookie Picks Shine: Dybantsa, Brown, Boozer Impress
7/18/2026
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Story summary
- AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick, led rookies in highlight plays and free-throw attempts, showing superstar potential but needing better shot selection.
- Mikel Brown Jr., the Brooklyn Nets guard taken sixth, averaged 15 points, 4 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.7 minutes, ranking sixth among rookies.
- Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 pick, posted 18.7 points, 7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals while shooting above 60% true-shooting.
