Emmanuel Mudiay is averaging 13.1 points, 6.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 30.8 minutes per game over his first eight NBA games. Mudiay is shooting just 32.7 percent and averaging 4.4 turnovers per game as his play has been up and down.

"What I like about Emmanuel is that he is a student of the game," Mike Malone said.

"It's exciting to see a 19-year-old be able to run the team with his poise," Jason Kidd said. "It's extremely hard, because everybody wants the ball. That's just being honest.

"At that age, you are willing to give the ball. They're a young team. He's asked to do a lot, and I think he's standing up."