My picks for NBA rookie of the year and the Rookie Teams
Michael Beasley? Russell Westbrook? Brook Lopez? ROY - none of the above
The NBA playoff is just around the corner and as teams try to win as many games as possible so are the rookies except that they’re focused also on winning something else. They have been battling it out the past few months on who should be part of the All- Rookie teams and who should be this year’s NBA Rookie of the Year.
I must say that this year’s draft featured a lot of future stars in this league and they’ve really proven it with their respective teams. You may argue that some just have stats that are high because their team sucks that’s why we’re here to take a look on who deserves the awards. So here are my picks:
1st Team NBA All Rookie 2008-2009
Derrick Rose (My pick for Rookie of the Year)
This is my choice for rookie of the year. Why? I love the way this guy plays and how he has so much composure. Future superstar is written all over this kid and the sky’s the limit. He has helped the Bulls fight for the last playoff spot and with him as the court general, we’ll be seeing them as a regular in the playoff.
Kevin Love
He struggled during the start of the season but has played really well the past two months even bagging Rookie of the Month honors in March. The T’Wolves are campaigning for him to become the rookie of the year but it’s unlikely he’ll win it but he is sure to be part of this NBA 1st team All Rookie Team. Why? When Al Jeff went down, this guy stepped up.
OJ Mayo
He was sizzling hot in the first two months of the regular season but has somehow cooled a little bit after. I just see great thing for this young kid and he will be a scoring machine. He just needs to improve his other parts of his game and help the Grizzlies back to a respective record and he’ll be an All star.
Russell Westbrook
The future looks bright in Oklahoma City with Westbrook as their court general. He has a lot of options in Durant, Green and an inside presence in Krstic. I won’t be surprised if Oklahoma makes the playoffs in two to three years. This guy is just fun to watch and I congratulate the franchise for picking Westbrook at the 4th pick overall in the draft.
Brook Lopez
This guy is one of the most efficient rookies this year as he has brought great percentages and stats to the Nets. He has also brought the inside presence the previous big men of New Jersey didn’t have. He just needs to bulk up a little bit or gain more strength and he should be a regular double double guy in the NBA.
2nd Team NBA All Rookie 2008-2009
Eric Gordon
One of the few bright spots of the Clippers this year and actually he played more like a veteran compared to the other oldies of the team. He played his heart out every night and is just fun to watch. The Clippers have got their future shooting guard in Eric Gordon. All they have to is make the others healthy and play.
Greg Oden
Mr. Oden hasn’t played that much the past two seasons but I still have him here because he is Mr. Oden. Despite the missed games, he has helped the Blazers reach where they are now. He just needs to stay healthy and he’ll do great things in the NBA.
Marc Gasol
Pau Gasol’s brother shouldn’t be referred to as Pau’s brother anymore because is just…Marc Gasol. He is establishing his name in the NBA and seems to have adjusted pretty fast. I like their team in Memphis right now with Gasol manning the paint.
Mario Chalmers
Chalmers is the only 2nd round pick here because he deserves to be. He has played well beside Dwayne Wade and has the court leadership that has helped Miami be in the playoff.
Michael Beasley
I’m not that impressed with Beasley – yet. But I feel that this guy will improve and I know that is willing to do just that. Patience is key here as he is a very important part of Miami and Dwayne Wade’s future there.
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I also wanted Mayo to win the award especially during the start of the year but I feel that D Rose is more deserving now that the Bulls are closer to the playoff. As for Brook Lopez, this guy has to be in the All Rookie 1st team this year.
1I agree with you that they\\'re bringing him along slowly as evidenced by his just 24.9 minutes a game but the Miami Heat is D Wade\\'s team right now and he\\'s the reason why they\\'re really good. And he is also making his teammates look good. Beasley is just right for the 2nd team all rookie since he\\'s got a high NBA efficiency recap. If only he had more minutes he could have replaced Love in the 1st team. He will be a beast by his third year as long as he is dedicated and keeps on working hard but right now the ROY should be with D. Rose.
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