24 May 2014

Steven Adams makes NBA all-rookie second team

6:38 am on 24 May 2014

The New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams has been named in the NBA's all-rookie second team for the season.

The Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams was the top selection.

Adams is the only player from the two rookie teams named, still involved in the play-offs.

His Oklahoma City Thunder team trails San Antonio 2-0 in the Western Conference finals.