Only two rookies have won the award: Chamberlain in the 1959–60 season and Wes Unseld in the 1968–69 season.
Hanya dua pemain debutan (Rookie) yang telah memenangkan penghargaan: Wilt Chamberlain di musim 1959-1960 dan Wes Unseld di musim 1968-1969.