NEW YORK — Now that they’ve turned pro, NBA rookies are adjusting to their life with new teammates. No matter the team, it’s a major transition.
Some of their new teammates will be easier to adjust to than others. As for what qualities each player is looking for, though, that depends on the individual. How frustrating would it be to play with someone who never passes you the ball? Is it all right if your new colleague is hard to be around if he is still very good at basketball?
For The Win was invited to attend the red carpet of the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. While there, we had the unique opportunity to ask several players these questions.
To do this, we tried a hoops-specific version of the viral TikTok trend that uses a 1-to-10 rating scale to start conversations about dating standards. The original idea stemmed from two sisters having silly discussions comparing characteristics and traits.
With our version of the game, for example, we asked rookies how much they would enjoy playing with someone if their talent level was 10 out of 10, but they never passed the ball. What would their teammate rating be?
Below, you can read and watch the best answers from the 2022 NBA Draft rookie class:
