Cam Whitmore - 2023 NBA Summer League - Detroit Pistons v Houston Rockets
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Cam Whitmore (#7) of the Houston Rockets stands on the court during a break in the first half of a 2023 NBA Summer League game against the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Houston Rockets lottery pick Cam Whitmore made a bold prediction for his upcoming rookie season in the world's premier basketball league.

In an appearance on NBA Today with ESPN's Malika Andrews, the 19-year-old said his goal was to win the Rookie of the Year award.

He mentioned that he has the confidence to become the best newcomer in the league.

"I have the biggest skillset in the draft right now, and I think I'm the most different type of athlete," the 6-foot-7 player said.

The small forward's prediction is a very hot take, as this year's rookie class is one of the most talented pools in recent years.

Whitmore will be competing against the most anticipated basketball prospect in two decades, the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, alongside the Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson, Hornets' Brandon Miller, Rockets' Amen Thompson, and Pistons' Ausar Thompson for the league's top rookie honor.

The former Villanova Wildcats player was selected by the Rockets as the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Cam Whitmore Wins NBA Summer League MVP

Whitmore rookie year is off to a good start, as he won the Most Valuable Player award of the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas.

He helped the Rockets reach the championship game of the offseason tournament, but they came up short against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-78.