Rookie Ladder: GG Jackson Makes First Appearance After Hot Scoring Streak
The 2023-24 NBA regular season is officially winding down. But it’s not too late for rookies to make a push and establish themselves on the ladder.
It’s been one for the record books, with the likes of Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren and more shattering league and franchise records left and right.
Here is the official Draft Digest rookie ladder as of Thursday, March 14:
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Wembanyama had one of the best February slates we've ever seen from a rookie, and while his March hasn't quite lived up to that new standard, he's still been great.
He's missed a few games, but has a big matchup with Nikola Jokic coming up on Friday night.
2. Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder
Holmgren’s had a phenomenal year, one of the best we’ve seen sans-Wembnayama is quite some time. But he’s seen some wavering, primarily in January and some in March.
In six March contests, Holmgren has averaged 13.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and just 1.0 blocks per game on 44% shooting overall and 28% 3-point shooting. Good numbers for a frosh, but nothing close to his nuclear output earlier in the season.
One of the bigger issues for Holmgren to address moving forward will likely be consistency.
3. Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
4. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami Heat
5. Keyonte George, Utah Jazz
6. Brandin Podziemski, Golden State Warriors
7. Dereck Lively, Dallas Mavericks
8. Ausar Thompson, Detroit Pistons
9. Cam Whitmore, Houston Rockets
T10. Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets
T10. GG Jackson, Memphis Grizzlies
In his last four games, Jackson has looked the part of an offensive supernova, averaging 20.3 points on 45% shooting overall. He’s drawn 4.5 free throws per game and came down with the same number of rebounds.
There’s still plenty of work to do — he’s yet to nab a steal in that same span — but he’s the youngest player in the NBA, and is sure to improve on his already sky-high ceiling.
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