Top 10 NBA Rookies: Where Does Mario Hezonja Rank?

Top-10 Rookie Rankings: Where does Mario Hezonja Stand Thus Far?

Nov 23, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) boxes out against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Timberwolves win 100-95 over the 76ers. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports /

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Justise Winslo, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons

Dec 22, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) dunks the ball past Detroit Pistons forward Ersan Ilyasova (23) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Pistons won 93-92. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Justise Winslow

Justise Winslow is hardly here on the basis of statistical production, but rather he has earned this spot with tough man-to-man defense that will not show up in box scores. That is why he is seeing 27 minutes per game on a playoff caliber Heat team.

Winslow averages just six points and four rebounds per game while posting an abysmal PER of 7.2.

But those numbers are deceiving as is the fact he is only tallying 1.04 steals/blocks per game. It would seem his defense could not be that good.

But that simply is not true, and Winslow is legitimately looking as though he could be the best swingman in the draft class. The Heat have a 96.0 defensive rating with Winslow on the floor.

He has been battling an ankle injury but should be back soon. With Luol Deng in his twilight years, the Heat have the perfect replacement at small forward in Winslow.

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