List of NBA Rookies of the Year in the regular season throughout league history.

Rookie of the Year award was created by NBA in 1952-53 season. Winner receives Eddie Gottlieb Trophy, named after one of the NBA's founders and coach of the Philadelphia Warriors from 1946 to 1955.

Players selected as NBA Rookie of the Year by season

SeasonPlayerTeam
2022-23Paolo BancheroOrlando Magic
2021-22Scottie BarnesToronto Raptors
2020-21LaMelo BallCharlotte Hornets
2019-20Ja MorantMemphis Grizzlies
2018-19Luka DoncicDallas Mavericks
2017-18Ben SimmonsPhiladelphia 76ers
2016-17Malcolm BrogdonMilwaukee Bucks
2015-16Karl-Anthony TownsMinnesota Timberwolves
2014-15Andrew WigginsMinnesota Timberwolves
2013-14Michael Carter-WilliamsPhiladelphia 76ers
2012-13Damian LillardPortland Trail Blazers
2011-12Kyrie IrvingCleveland Cavaliers
2010-11Blake GriffinLos Angeles Clippers
2009-10Tyreke EvansSacramento Kings
2008-09Derrick RoseChicago Bulls
2007-08Kevin DurantSeattle SuperSonics
2006-07Brandon RoyPortland Trail Blazers
2005-06Chris PaulNew Orleans-Oklahoma City Hornets
2004-05Emeka OkaforCharlotte Bobcats
2003-04LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
2002-03Amar'e StoudemirePhoenix Suns
2001-02Pau GasolMemphis Grizzlies
2000-01Mike MillerOrlando Magic
1999-00Steve FrancisHouston Rockets
Elton BrandChicago Bulls
1998-99Vince CarterToronto Raptors
1997-98Tim DuncanSan Antonio Spurs
1996-97Allen IversonPhiladelphia 76ers
1995-96Damon StoudamireToronto Raptors
1994-95Jason KiddDallas Mavericks
Grant HillDetroit Pistons
1993-94Chris WebberGolden State Warriors
1992-93Shaquille O'NealOrlando Magic
1991-92Larry JohnsonCharlotte Hornets
1990-91Derrick ColemanNew Jersey Nets
1989-90David RobinsonSan Antonio Spurs
1988-89Mitch RichmondGolden State Warriors
1987-88Mark JacksonNew York Knicks
1986-87Chuck PersonIndiana Pacers
1985-86Patrick EwingNew York Knicks
1984-85Michael JordanChicago Bulls
1983-84Ralph SampsonHouston Rockets
1982-83Terry CummingsSan Diego Clippers
1981-82Buck WilliamsNew Jersey Nets
1980-81Darrell GriffithUtah Jazz
1979-80Larry BirdBoston Celtics
1978-79Phil FordKansas City Kings
1977-78Walter DavisPhoenix Suns
1976-77Adrian DantleyBuffalo Braves
1975-76Alvan AdamsPhoenix Suns
1974-75Jamaal WilkesGolden State Warriors
1973-74Ernie DiGregorioBuffalo Braves
1972-73Bob McAdooBuffalo Braves
1971-72Sidney WicksPortland Trail Blazers
1970-71Geoff PetriePortland Trail Blazers
Dave CowensBoston Celtics
1969-70Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukee Bucks
1968-69Wes UnseldBaltimore Bullets
1967-68Earl MonroeBaltimore Bullets
1966-67Dave BingDetroit Pistons
1965-66Rick BarrySan Francisco Warriors
1964-65Willis ReedNew York Knicks
1963-64Jerry LucasCincinnati Royals
1962-63Terry DischingerChicago Zephyrs
1961-62Walt BellamyChicago Packers
1960-61Oscar RobertsonCincinnati Royals
1959-60Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia Warriors
1958-59Elgin BaylorMinneapolis Lakers
1957-58Woody SauldsberryPhiladelphia Warriors
1956-57Tom HeinsohnBoston Celtics
1955-56Maurice StokesRochester Royals
1954-55Bob PettitMilwaukee Hawks
1953-54Ray FelixBaltimore Bullets
1952-53Don MeinekeFort Wayne Pistons