NBA Coaches Select Players for All-Rookie Team

Mitch Richmond of the Golden State Warriors was a unanimous choice of the league’s head coaches to the NBA All-Rookie team announced today.

Richmond, who earlier this week was named the NBA Rookie of the Year, received the maximum 48 points on 24 first-team ballots from the coaches, who selected first and second teams. Two points were awarded for a first-team vote and one for a second-team vote. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own players.

Joining Richmond on the All-Rookie first team were Willie Anderson of San Antonio, Hersey Hawkins of Philadelphia, Rik Smits of Indiana and Charles Smith of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Named to the second team were Brian Shaw, Boston; Rex Chapman, Charlotte; Chris Morris, New Jersey; Rod Strickland, New York, and Kevin Edwards, Miami.