We've shared our projections for the best newcomer of 2015-16, so who will end up being the worst addition?
To be clear, we are not talking about the worst player per se, but the one who (considering expectations, price, etc.) will have the biggest negative impact, the most disappointing season or will wear out his welcome first.
We asked the ESPN Forecast team to rank its top three choices for worst newcomer, with a first-place vote receiving five points, a second-place vote receiving three and a third-place vote receiving one.
To participate in the discussion and perhaps get your opinion published on this page, #ESPNForecast is the Twitter hashtag to use. Or you can just follow along @ESPNNBA.
Worst newcomer projections
1. Rajon Rondo
Kings | Point guard
First-place votes: 15
Total points: 84
@ESPNNBA Rondo needs to play like an elite PG again if he wants to regain his status as best PG in the league. #ESPNForecast
- Deven Parikh (@DParikh91) August 24, 2015
2. Lance Stephenson
Clippers | Shooting guard
First-place votes: 4
Total points: 37
@ESPNNBA If worst newcomer is a euphemism for potential biggest train wreck, Lance Stephenson should have garnered more votes #espnforecast
- John Utah (@GoldenStateShow) August 24, 2015
3. Wesley Matthews
Mavericks | Shooting guard
First-place votes: 2
Total points: 23
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4. Deron Williams
Mavericks | Point guard
First-place votes: 1
Total points: 21
@ESPNNBA I think a motivated Deron Williams will prove that he still has plenty left in the tank. #ESPNForecast
- Zach (@zjl00) August 24, 2015
5. Roy Hibbert
Lakers | Center
First-place votes: 1
Total points: 16
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Also receiving votes: Arron Afflalo, Knicks 13; Andrea Bargnani, Nets, 11; Josh Smith, Clippers 9; DeMarre Carroll, Raptors, 8; Monta Ellis, Pacers, 8; Greg Monroe, Bucks, 6; Tim Hardaway Jr., Hawks 5; Perry Jones, Celtics, 5; Kyle O'Quinn, Knicks, 3; Cory Joseph, Raptors, 3; Robin Lopez, Knicks, 3; Lou Williams, Lakers, 3; Ty Lawson, Rockets, 2; Aron Baynes, Pistons, 1; Marcus Morris, Pistons, 1; Steve Blake, Pistons, 1; Spencer Hawes, Hornets, 1; Al-Farouq Aminu, Blazers, 1; Tyson Chandler, Suns, 1; Tyler Hansbrough, Hornets, 1; Brandon Bass, Lakers, 1; Jeremy Lin, Hornets 1
