76ers' Michael Carter-Williams wins NBA rookie of the year

[pwaldo]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...-year/8718985/

Sixers point guard Michael Carter-Williams, who became only the third player since 1950-51 to lead all rookies in scoring, rebounding and assists, won the 2013-14 NBA Rookie of the Year Award in a landslide, the NBA announced Monday. He joins Allen Iverson as the only players in franchise history to win the award.

Carter-Williams, drafted 11th overall last summer, is the first player drafted 10th or lower to win the honor since New York Knicks point guard Mark Jackson in 1987.

"This award is great. It's greatly appreciated," Carter-Williams said after being presented with the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy at the team's practice facility. "But you know I'd definitely trade this award in a second to be in the playoffs. ... This game is about winning. It's not about individual awards."

Carter-Williams received 104 of 124 first-place votes from select NBA media members, finishing with 569 points. Victor Oladipo of the Orlando Magic finished second with 364 total points and 16 first-place votes, while Trey Burke of the Utah Jazz finished third with 96 points and one first-place vote.

[cgb_orl]

Remember the days when those awesome rookie stats equated to wins?

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It was a no brainer though, he was unstoppable at times.
cbg - orl, more part right, more wins should be a result. But the NBA has gone away from draft power to free agent power. Players know that very few championship come from the draft.
Spurs are the only example of a draft ring.