Rookie class thinks Jayson Tatum, Lonzo Ball will have best careers

NBA.com surveyed 39 rookies earlier this month on a bunch of topics ranging from rookie of the year, most athletic, best defender, and:

Which rookie will have the best career?

1. Lonzo Ball, L.A. Lakers — 18.4%
Jayson Tatum, Boston — 18.4%

3. Josh Jackson, Phoenix — 10.5%
Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas — 10.5%

5. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento — 7.9%

6. Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia — 5.3%
Harry Giles, Sacramento — 5.3%
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia — 5.3%

There’s our guy Tatum finishing miles ahead of #1 draft pick Markelle Fultz.

Smith Jr. was tabbed as Rookie of the Year and most athletic, while Jackson was named best defender.

It’s worth noting that this survey means squat.