I’m not sure if a rookie who also plays alongside a legit start will ever be able to win ROY, even in a non-Wemby year. The narrative can always be (whether fairly or not) that they won’t be rewarded for producing alongside a much superior player who allows them to do so. I’d have to do some research to verify but to this point, no one’s coming to mind like that.
Chet should be the clear favorite. OKC is good and he’s a big part of their defense.
I’m not sure if a rookie who also plays alongside a legit start will ever be able to win ROY, even in a non-Wemby year. The narrative can always be (whether fairly or not) that they won’t be rewarded for producing alongside a much superior player who allows them to do so. I’d have to do some research to verify but to this point, no one’s coming to mind like that.