Today's NBA values ​​potential more and more, and the value of draft picks is getting higher and higher. On the contrary, older rookies with strong actual combat ability will become the targets of teams looking for treasures in low picks, or pursuing immediate combat ability. So who are the strongest older rookies in the NBA? The editor will now take stock with you.

Mutombo

In 1991, the 25-year-old Mutombo was selected by the Nuggets with the fourth pick in the first round and officially landed in the NBA. In fact, four years ago in 1987, Mutombo originally wanted to become a doctor when he was admitted to Georgetown University, but school team coach Thompson took a liking to him at a glance and led him to systematically train basketball. In four years, he set the university's single-season rebounding record.

In his rookie season, Mutombo was able to average 16.6 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.96 blocks per game, making him a high-profile All-Star. But in fact, Mutombo is still a center who is good at defense. In his 17-year career, he blocked 3,289 shots, ranking second on the all-time block list. Three-time NBA All-NBA Team, 6-time All-Defensive Team, 4-time DPOY, 8-time All-Star, and still able to play with the Rockets at the age of 40, this is the Hall of Fame player - Mutombo.

Sabonis

In 1986, Sabonis was picked by the Trail Blazers with the 24th overall pick in the first round. At that time, at the age of 22, he had already become one of the European superstars. Unfortunately, due to political reasons, he did not officially land in the NBA until the 1995-96 season 10 years later.

In the past ten years, at the age of 31, he became Mr. European Basketball and won Olympic gold medals and World Championship gold medals. But too many games and training have exhausted his knees. Sabonis came to the NBA with only 30% of his peak strength at best. However, Sabonis is still regarded as an idol by many people, including Yao Ming.

In seven seasons with the Trail Blazers, Sabonis can still average a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds per game in a single season. On April 21, 2003, Sabonis, who was about to retire, faced Yao Ming and scored 11 points and 7 rebounds in 22 minutes. Yao made only 2 of 13 shots and scored 6 points and 12 rebounds. Such a comparison makes it even more regrettable that Sabonis at his peak did not appear in the NBA.

Rodman

After graduating from high school, Rodman worked as a night watchman at the Dallas Airport. When he was 19 years old, he went to jail for theft. After he came out, he decided to change his ways, started college, and started playing basketball. Finally, at the age of 21, his talent was noticed by the coach and he became the ace player of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. When he entered the NBA, he was already 25 years old.

In the following 14 years of his career, he created countless topics and was one of the most famous players in the 1990s. Of course, there is no doubt about his strength. 2-time DPOY, 7-time first defense, 7-time rebounding champion, a member of the Pistons Bad Boys and Bulls dynasty.

David Robinson

When the Spurs drafted David Robinson with the No. 1 pick in 1987, he was already 22 years old. But he decided to serve in the U.S. Navy for two years. The 24-year-old "Admiral" was able to average 24.3 points, 12 rebounds and 3.89 blocks per game in his first season.

In his 14-year career with the Spurs, the general was a 10-time All-Star, entered the first team 4 times and the first defense 4 times, won the MVP and two championships, and also entered the FIBA and NBA Hall of Fame. As an all-around center, the general even scored a quadruple-double of 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 blocks, leaving his name in history.

Ginobili

In terms of personal achievements and career legend, Ginobili is undoubtedly the first among older rookies. Like the general, he was also selected by the Spurs at the age of 22, and finally landed in the NBA at the age of 24, but his pick was only No. 57. The former king of Europe accepted a role from the bench at Spurs. In the end, Ginobili became a member of the legendary GDP Troika, enjoying the praise of Spurs fans for "watching Manu in desperate situations" and winning four NBA championships.

On the international stage, he can lead Argentina to kill the US team and win the championship. In the NBA, he can disobey Popovich's orders, but also help the Spurs survive a desperate situation. Olympic MVP, Sixth Man of the Year, and steal leader in Spurs history, this is Manu Ginobili.

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