Emeka was one of only nine NBA players that averaged a double-double this season -- others on the list included All-Stars such as Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Shaquille O’Neal
He led all rookies and was fourth in the NBA with 47 double-doubles
He recorded 19 straight double-doubles during one stretch this season, the longest streak by any rookie in 35 years and the longest by any NBA player in 2004-05
He was a three-time got milk? Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
He led all rookies and ranked fourth in the NBA with 10.9 rebounds
He finished tied for second in the NBA with 3.8 offensive rebounds
He led all rookies in scoring with 15.1 points
He led all rookies with 16 games of 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds
He ranked second among rookies and 14th in the NBA with 1.71 blocks
He led the NBA.com Rookie Efficiency Ratings throughout the season
In the last 12 years only four first-year players averaged more than 10.0 rebounds and three won Rookie of the Year. The fourth player (Alonzo Mourning) finished as runner-up in 1992-93.
| Year |
Player |
Rebs |
| 92-93 |
Shaquille O'Neal |
13.9 |
| 97-98 |
Tim Duncan |
11.9 |
| 04-05 |
Emeka Okafor |
10.9 |
| 92-93 |
Alonzo Mourning |
10.3 |
| 99-00 |
Elton Brand |
10.0 |
|
