Sixers' Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons Lag Behind in NBA Rookie Survey

The results are in … before a game has been played.

Thirty-nine rookies participated in NBA.com's annual Rookie Survey, making their predictions for the top of their class in various categories. No. 1 picks Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz were on many ballots, while 2017 second overall pick Lonzo Ball and No. 9 pick Dennis Smith Jr. were popular among their peers.

Check out the results, with Sixers noted in bold.

Rookie of the Year:
1. Dennis Smith Jr., Mavericks: 25.7%
2. Lonzo Ball, Lakers: 20.0%
3. Markelle Fultz, Sixers: 17.1%
T-4. Ben Simmons, Sixers / Kyle Kuzma, Lakers / Donovan Mitchell, Jazz: 5.7%

Best career:
T-1. Lonzo Ball, Lakers / Jayson Tatum, Celtics: 18.4%
T-3. Josh Jackson, Suns / Dennis Smith Jr., Mavericks: 10.5%
5. De'Aaron Fox, Kings: 7.9%
T-6. Markelle Fultz, Sixers / Ben Simmons, Sixers / Harry Giles, Kings: 5.3%

Best playmaker?
1. Lonzo Ball, Lakers: 71.8%
2. Markelle Fultz, Sixers: 7.7%
3. Jawun Evans, Clippers / De'Aaron Fox, Kings / Dennis Smith Jr., Mavericks: 5.1%

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Most athletic:
1. Dennis Smith Jr., Mavericks: 43.6%
2. Terrance Ferguson, Thunder: 12.8%
3. John Collins, Hawks: 10.4%
Fultz received votes.

Best shooter:
1. Luke Kennard, Pistons: 48.6%
2. Malik Monk, Hornets: 13.5%
3. Terrance Ferguson, Thunder: 10.8%
Fultz received votes.