He finished fourth in the 2008–09 NBA Rookie of the Year voting behind Rookie of the Year winner Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls), O. J. Mayo (Memphis Grizzlies) and Brook Lopez (New Jersey Nets).
Ai përfundoi në vendin e katërt në vitin 2008-09 NBA Rookie of the Year duke votuar pas Rookie of the Year, Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls), O. J. Mayo (Memphis Grizzlies) dhe Brook Lopez (New Jersey Nets).