5 NBA Rookies Who Could Realistically Make All-Star Game In 2015-16 Season

NBA Rookies Who Could Make All-Star Game

The odds for a rookie to actually make the NBA All-Star Game aren't that great, or that is at least what history would suggest (history can be a nasty and negative beast at times).

If nothing else, no one would be surprised if these five players had big seasons in Year 1.

The odds for a rookie to actually make the NBA All-Star Game aren't that great, or that is at least what history would suggest (history can be a nasty and negative beast at times).

If nothing else, no one would be surprised if these five players had big seasons in Year 1.

Bonus: D'Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers

D'Angelo Russell will be playing under the bright lights of Los Angeles, where the stars are as bright as they get and dreams come to be unleashed.

However, he will be playing alongside some other players who should help take the pressure off of him (Kobe Bryant and Julius Randle for starters), and Los Angeles isn't expected to do a whole lot of damage this year.

D'Angelo Russell will be playing under the bright lights of Los Angeles, where the stars are as bright as they get and dreams come to be unleashed.

However, he will be playing alongside some other players who should help take the pressure off of him (Kobe Bryant and Julius Randle for starters), and Los Angeles isn't expected to do a whole lot of damage this year.

5. Frank Kaminsky, Charlotte Hornets

From college star to NBA star? Frank Kaminsky was not only the best player at the college level last season, but he is also one of the most NBA-ready rookies. Therefore, it would only make sense if he was one of the best rookies in the upcoming season.

4. Jahlil Okafor, Philadelphia 76ers

Jahlil Okafor could have gone No. 1 in the draft, he should have no problem starting this season, he was a top-five player in college hoops in his freshman season and he is NBA-ready. How many more reasons do you need to believe in his All-Star abilities?

3. Stanley Johnson, Detroit Pistons

Stanley Johnson is more than capable of starting in the 2015-16 NBA season. It doesn't hurt that he has the ability to be great on both sides of the ball.

2. Emmanuel Mudiay, Denver Nuggets

When you are said to be the most talented player in your class, which has certainly been said about Emmanuel Mudiay, your chances of doing great things in the pros tend to go up.

1. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns — as I am sure you have heard by now — was the No. 1 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. From hitting threes to dominating in the post, Towns can do it all.