Since 2022-23 the NBA ROY is awarded the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy. The first Rookie of the Year officially recognized by the NBA is Monk Meineke in 1952-53. However, newspaper writers recognized winners from 1947-48 to 1951-52, as well. More @Wikipedia
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