basta whole season di nakalaro, still considered as rookie.. kaya nung time na draft si John Wall iyak, hindi nakapag ROTY kasi sinapawan ng 2nd year na si Blake..
This is something that the NBA should revisit. Technically a second year player has an advantage over the first year guy since acclimated na sa NBA life, travel, personal adjustments etc na yung player. Same situation with Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons yan.
If you get injured on your first season regardless if its in scrimmage, Summer League or just playing pickup basketball, then that's it for your rookie season. The fact of the matter is that you already signed a contract thereby making you an NBA player already. Tough luck lang talaga if you get injured.