Malcolm Brogdon

Throwing down a highlight-reel dunk over one of the game’s all-time greats served as a pinch-me moment for rookie Malcolm Brogdon. The Milwaukee Bucks made Brogdon the 36th overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft, and six months later he found himself throwing one down over none other than LeBron James. Brogdon tried to pass the ball away, but when his teammate bobbled the exchange, Brogdon scooped up the loose ball and attacked the basket. Thanks to a helpful screen, Brogdon gained a step on James, who pursued him all the way to the rim but was late in his attempt to thwart the reverse one-handed jam. Brogdon posted six points and five assists during a 19-minute run off the bench on December 20, 2016, and would later be named the 2017 Rookie of the Year after posting 10.2 points, 4.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game on better than 40 percent shooting from 3-point range.

Rookie of the Year

Rookie Year