KJG NBA Rookie of the Year Ladder Week 1

Nov 1, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) wrestle for the ball following a rebound in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Timberwolves won 100-81. Mandatory Credit: Greg Smith-USA TODAY Sports

7. Steven Adams, Oklahoma City Thunder

2013-14 stats: 5 ppg, 5.5 rpg

Adams has had two acceptable games for the Thunder so far. He logged 23 minutes in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and was flirting with a double-double with eight points and eight rebounds. He is getting into foul trouble a lot, but the fact that he is actually out there and playing for a title contender is big for him.