In Rookie Wire’s latest rookie power rankings, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann came in ranked third overall.
“Tre Mann just can’t help but break records when he steps onto the court. The 18th pick has set multiple Thunder franchise records in two of his last three games, and even hit an NBA milestone, too.
On Friday, Mann erupted for 20 points in the second quarter in a loss to the Miami Heat to set the team record for most points in a period by a rookie. Two games later, he surpassed his own record with 23 points in the second quarter in a loss to the Boston Celtics.
Mann finished with a career-high 35 points in that contest, topping the previous OKC rookie record of 34 points by Russell Westbrook. He went a perfect 7-of-7 from 3-point range in the first half, and became the first rookie in NBA history to make seven consecutive 3s.
The Thunder, who have lost 10 straight, host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. That probably won’t be a fun game to watch, considering their final score when they met on Sunday was 90-85, but maybe tune in to watch the second quarter. Mann may go for 25 at this rate.”
Mann continues to play well recently as the Thunder deal with a high amount of injuries that have forced the rookie to play as a top scoring option. With nine games left in the regular season, the Thunder and Mann look to finish the season strong.
