2012 NBA Rookie of the Year Favorites

With the NBA lockout now a thing of the past, NBA rookies can put down the Ramen noodles and pick up their million dollar contract. Which rookies are favorited to win the 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year? Here are top five NBA ROY favorites:

1. Derrick Williams, Minnesota Timberwolves
Derrick Williams is ready to ball in the NBA and could put up amazing stats.

2. Kemba Walker, Charlotte Bobcats
On a Bobcats team that will be desperate to score, Kemba Walker will get a ton of touches.

3. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
The top pick of the draft oozes potential … but is he ready to produce right away?

4. Jimmer Fredette, Sacramento Kings
Everyone’s favorite college basketball player will have the needed hype headed into his rookie season.

5. Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves
Speaking of hype, Ricky Rubio is a European import with tons of followers looking to see how he balls.

How will Ricky Rubio do in the NBA? (Image: TSN.ca)