Chart: 2014-15 NBA rookie leaders
Games played
82: Andrew Wiggins, Wolves; Dante Exum, Utah; Elfrid Payton, Orlando; Nikola Mirotic, Chicago
Points per game
16.9: Wiggins
12.3: Jabari Parker, Milwaukee
11.9: Jabari Brown, Lakers
11.9: Jordan Clarkson, Lakers
Minutes per game
36.2: Wiggins
32.4: Langston Galloway, N.Y.
30.8: Nerlens Noel, Phila.
30.4: Payton, Orlando
Field goals made per game
6.1: Wiggins
5.2: Parker
4.5: Galloway
4.5: Clarkson
Field goals attempted
13.9: Wiggins
11.4: Galloway
10.5: Parker
10.1: Clarkson
Free-throw attempts
5.7: Wiggins
4.5: Brown, Lakers
3.5: Mirotic, Chicago
3.1: Noel, Philadelphia
Free throws made
4.3: Wiggins
3.4: Brown, Lakers
2.8: Mirotic, Chicago
2.2: Clarkson, Lakers
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