O.J. Mayo among the NBA’s rookie stat leaders
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With the NBA two months into its season, let’s take a look at the leaders among the rookie class in points scored, rebounds and assists.
It turns out that four rookies earned a spot in at least two of these statistical categories: Ex-Trojan O.J. Mayo; Derrick Rose, the No. 1 pick overall pick last summer; ex-Bruin Russell Westbrook, and Charlotte point guard D.J. Augustin.
SCORING AVERAGE PER GAME:
1. O.J. Mayo, Memphis, 20.2 points.
2. Derrick Rose, Chicago, 17.6.
3. Russell Westbrook, OKC, 13.8.
4. Michael Beasley, Miami, 13.2.
5. D.J. Augustin, Charlotte, 12.4.
REBOUNDS PER GAME:
1. Brook Lopez, New Jersey, 7.8 rebounds.
2. Kevin Love, Minnesota, 7.8.
3. Greg Oden, Portland, 7.3
4. Marc Gasol, Memphis, 6.7.
5. (tie) Luc Mbah a Moute, Milwaukee, 6.6.
5. (tie) Jason Thompson, Sacramento, 6.6.
ASSISTS PER GAME:
1. Derrick Rose, Chicago, 6.3.
2. Russell Westbrook, OKC, 4.6.
3. Mario Chalmers, Miami, 4.5.
4. D.J. Augustin, Charlotte, 4.3
5. O. J. Mayo, Memphis, 3.0.
-- Barry Stavro
