What is a requirement for being designated as a rookie and veteran?

The designation between a rookie and a veteran in the NBA is primarily based on the player's experience in the league rather than the duration of tenure with a single team. A rookie is defined as a player who has not played in any regular-season games in the NBA prior to their current season, valid for their first year in the league. Conversely, a veteran is a player who has completed at least one season in the league.

The concept of a player needing to have played the majority of their career with one team does not form a standard criterion for distinguishing between rookies and veterans. Players can be considered veterans regardless of whether they have played for multiple teams throughout their careers. Therefore, the correct understanding of rookie and veteran status hinges on game appearances rather than team loyalty.