Video: 2017-18 NBA Midseason Awards/Rookie of the Year

Halfway through the Celtics regular season, Jayson Tatum has emerged as a prime candidate for NBA Rookie of the Year.

However, he faces some stiff competition against some of the top rookie performers in recent memory.

2017-18 NBA Midseason Rookie of the Year Rankings

5 - Lauri Markkanen (Chicago Bulls)

4 - Kyle Kuzma (Los Angeles Lakers)

3 - Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)

2 - Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz)

1 - Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers)