Jaden Ivey Ranks Second In NBA Rookie Ladder

The Pistons Rookie Is Receiving National Attention For His Play

Jaden Ivey came in second in the weekly Kia Rookie Ladder, trailing only Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin. In Cade Cunningham's absence, Jaden Ivey has become a bright-spot for the Pistons. In his last four games, he is averaging 19 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and is shooting 41.2% from three. Here is what NBA.com's Steve Aschburner had to say about Ivey:

"Playing without backcourt mate Cade Cunningham (sore left shin), the 6-foot-4 South Bend native shined even if his Pistons (0-4) did not. Ivey notched his first 20-point performance and then immediately did it again, with 26 against Boston followed by 21 Monday against Toronto. Against the Raptors, he had eight assists and four rebounds, with Toronto coach Nick Nurse switching 2022 ROY Scottie Barnes onto Ivey in the fourth quarter. Said Pistons coach Dwane Casey: “His speed was the difference of getting into the paint and creating things for other people.”

It has been encouraging to see Ivey shine in his new role and the Pistons are going to need his help if they want to stay competitive in their six game Western-Conference road trip.