No sophomore impact for these players
The title could have been “Call it sophomore slump?” but it would be unfair to the players that I will be listing down since some of the players’ numbers are actually up. What this list shows is that with so much talent that these sophomores have and with so much promise in their rookie year, they’re not making that much noise or impact in the fantasy world this year.
Yes, the 2007-2008 rookie class wasn’t that strong if you take a look at it especially with the number one overall pick, Greg Oden, being sidelined for his whole rookie year. And impact rookies drafted in that class like Marc Gasol and Rudy Fernandez have opted to play this year, which makes this their rookie season. Last year we still had Kevin Durant and Jeff Green, who have been great lately and Al Horford who has been showing signs that he will be a very consistent NBA player. Don’t forget Rodney Stuckey who has been a beast since being inserted in the starting lineup. But where are the rest? Maybe they’re really in a slump.
Jamario Moon
Although he has been playing well lately, Moon is still just averaging 6.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and less than a block a game. These numbers are down compared with his rookie year and could have been worse if Sam Mitchell had not been replaced.
Sean Williams
Where is this guy now? He’s in the D-league playing for the Colorado 14ers. This guy had so much promise in in rookie year where he was averaging 1.5 blocks a game with good fg%. He needs to straighten up if he wants to return and make an impact in the NBA.
Mike Conley
Whether it be because of a time split with Kyle Lowry or the drafting of OJ Mayo, Conley is still struggling. The former 4th overall pick has almost all his averages down. The only thing positive is his TOs are down – the result of playing less minutes.
Joakim Noah
This guy has been in and out of the waivers wires too just like his buddy Tyrus Thomas and for good reason. He would show signs of life and when you start him he wouldn’t produce. This guy can be a great rebounder if he’s given the minutes.
Yi Jian Lian
Looks like the trade to the Nets didn’t really help Yi as his numbers are just average. His scoring is up to 9.7 a game but at the expense of his fg%. This guy is still young, no matter what people say his age is, and is still going to improve.
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