We sat down with 38 rookies at the annual Rookie Photo Shoot at the Knicks' practice facility in Greenburgh, New York, in early August. They answered eight questions about their class, as well as a couple about the current player they most admire and what they're expecting as they make the jump to the NBA.
The respect for Dunn goes well beyond the first question.
1. Kris Dunn, Minnesota -- 29.0%
2. Brandon Ingram, L.A. Lakers -- 25.8%
3. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia -- 19.4%
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Which rookie is the best defender?
1. Kris Dunn, Minnesota -- 23.5%
2. Gary Payton II, Houston -- 20.6%
3. Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee -- 17.6%
4. Tyler Ulis, Phoenix -- 8.8%
T-5. Jaylen Brown, Boston -- 5.9%
Kay Felder, Cleveland -- 5.9%
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Which rookie is the best playmaker?
1. Kris Dunn, Minnesota -- 29.4%
2. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia -- 26.5%
3. Tyler Ulis, Phoenix -- 20.6%
4. Denzel Valentine, Chicago -- 8.8%
5. Kay Felder, Cleveland -- 5.9%
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Which rookie is the funniest?
1. Kris Dunn, Minnesota -- 15.2%
T-2. Diamond Stone, L.A. Clippers -- 12.1%
Denzel Valentine, Chicago -- 12.1%
T-4. Brice Johnson, L.A. Clippers -- 6.1%
Taurean Prince, Atlanta -- 6.1%
Ivica Zubac, L.A. Lakers -- 6.1%