The NBA has announced Cleveland Cavalier Kyrie Irving as the 2012 NBA Rookie of the year. He now joins an illustrious class of ROY’s including Kevin Durant, Lebron James & Michael Jordan. Irving has provided a base for Cleveland to restructure itself around. He is a young, athletic guard who will be a great asset to the team for years to come.
Irving reportedly received 117 of 120 possible votes, Kenneth Faried, Kawhi Leonard and Iman Shumpert received 1 vote each.
2012 Statistics:
Started: 51 games
Points p/game: 18.5
FG %: 46%
3 point %: 40%
FT p/game: 3.8
FT %: 87%
Rebounds p/game: 3.8
Assists p/game: 5.4
He also joins the illustrious list including Tyreke Evans & Mike Miller!