In recent years, there have been a lot of outstanding young players who have played well, and most of the players were high-ranking draft players before entering. Therefore, the US media "fadeawayworld" lists the best draft players of the year in the 2012-2021 period, and who is overrated let's take a look.
1. 2012 - Owen
The 19-year-old played in 51 games, playing 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Now Irving is playing for the Nets, teaming up with Harden Durant to try to tap into a career second title.
2. 2013 - Lillard
The 22-year-old Lillard played in 82 games, averaging 19 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists per game. Whether Lillard can stay with the Blazers for a long time is yet to be determined, he wants a championship and the team seems to have given up on building on strength.
3. 2014 - Michael Carter Williams
Michael Carter Williams, 22, played in 70 games, averaging 16 points, six rebounds and six assists per game. Michael Carter Williams, who underwent surgery for injury, risks missing part of the 2021-2022 season.
4. 2015 - Wiggins
The 19-year-old Wiggins played in 82 games, averaging 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game. Wiggins is still not cashing in on his talent, and now at the age of 26, he plays for the Golden State Warriors, and the Warriors need to be tougher on the offensive end if they want to go further into the playoffs next season.
6. 2016 - Downs
The 20-year-old Towns played in 80 games, averaging 18 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists per game. Downs, now 25, is already one of the league's best center players, but he lacks excellent leadership skills and he can't help the team get better.
7. 2017 - Brogdon
The 24-year-old Brogdon played in 75 games, averaging 10 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Brogdon is now one of the league's best guard players, averaging 21 points, five rebounds and five assists last season.
8. 2018 - Ben Simmons
The 21-year-old Ben Simmons played in 81 games, averaging 15 points, eight rebounds and eight assists per game. Ben Simmons is now embattled, and the 76ers have handed over his salary to a third party, which he will deduct if he is to be fined.
9. 2019 - Doncic
The 19-year-old Played in 72 games and averaged 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists per game. Doncic has only played three seasons before he is already optimistic that he will become the first active player in the league in the near future.
10. 2020 - Jamorant
The 20-year-old played in 67 games, averaging 17 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists per game. In the second season of his career, he led the Grizzlies to the playoffs, and even averaged 30 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists per game, and Jamorant is already in the top three among the league's young point guards, and the future can be expected.
11. 2021 - Ramello Bauer
The 19-year-old Lamelo Bauer played in 51 games, averaging 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists per game. As the third overall pick in the first round of 2021, Ramello Ball could have performed better if it weren't for injuries.
Summary: Lillard and Ben Simmons had a better rookie season because they had the highest attendance, and in addition to their outstanding performances, the physical health of rookie season players was also one of the key reasons to show themselves a better rookie season.