Five breakthrough players for 2008-09: Jose Calderon, Danny Granger, Andrew Bynum, Kendrick Perkins, and Luis Scola
GOTTA LOVE AL THORNTON, HES GONNA BE DOMINATING THIS YEAR WITH BARON SETTING HIM UP Five breakthrough players for 2008-09: Jose Calderon, Danny Granger, Andrew Bynum, Kendrick Perkins, and Luis Scola
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All the players on Kahn's list could have big seasons. Just ten spots were available, so certain blue-chippers were overlooked. In our second edition of Listed, HoopsVibe The Blog named five players, who also seem poised to take their game to the next level ...
 Every Monday, HoopsVibe The Blog will drop a basketball related list for readers to debate. We call it Listed …
With the NBA season approaching, Fox Sports’ Mike Kahn named ten players likely to improve in 2008-09: 10) Sebastain Telfair, Minnesota Timberwolves. 9) Brandan Wright, Golden State Warriors. 8) Thaddeus Young, Philadelphia 76ers. 7) Jordan Farmar, Los Angeles Lakers. 6) Al Thornton, Los Angeles Clippers. 5) Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls. 4) Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics. 3) Marvin Williams, Atlanta Hawks. 2) Devin Harris, New Jersey Nets. 1) Rodney Stuckey, Detroit Pistons. All the players on Kahn’s list could have big seasons. Just ten spots were available, so certain blue-chippers were overlooked. In our second edition of Listed, HoopsVibe The Blog named five players, who also seem poised to take their game to the next level ... #5) Jose Calderon, Toronto Raptors. What to expect: The Spaniard is finally the T-dot’s undisputed starting point guard. With increased minutes, Calderon could emerge as the east’s best table-setter. #4) Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers. What to expect: Welcome to 'Generation Next' at the Conseco Field House. In just his third season, Granger, a superb athlete, posted over 19 points per game. He’ll add to those totals in 2008-09 -if contract negotiations don’t become a distraction. #3) Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles Lakers. What to expect: Health permitting, Bynum is an excellent young big man. The former first rounder should once again be among the league leaders in rebounds, blocks, and field goal percentage. Only Laker fans want a full season in 2008-09. #2) Kendrick Perkins, Boston Celtics. What to expect: With another season under his belt, Perkins should average close to a double-double and help anchor Beantown’s nasty defense. #1) Luis Scola, Houston Rockets. What to expect: Last year, the South American experienced everything during his rookie campaign with Houston. Look for Scola, Argentina’s leader at the Beijing Olympics, to build on his post-season averages of 14 points and 9 rebounds. Has 'Listed' slept on a promising player? Who do you think is poised for a breakthrough season in 2008-09? Get at us in the comment box below with thoughts and return to HoopsVibe The Blog for more NBA tidbits. Photo courtesy of Jeffbalke.
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Five breakthrough players for 2008-09: Jose Calderon, Danny Granger, Andrew Bynum, Kendrick Perkins, and Luis Scola
Hi Hungry, I agree with you and Kahn on Thornton. The swing has loads of athletic ability and will emerge as a real nice player. I think his improved play made Corey Maggette expendable. Thanks for commenting. report abuse
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RODNEY IS DA BEST BABY! report abuse
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umm yeah... bynum is not really the best young big man at all :Sanybody heard of a young man by the name of DWIGHT HOWARD?!?!? yep... report abuse
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Hi Jacob, Thanks for commenting. You are right. Howard is better than Bynum, but I consider D-Ho to be established and proven even though he is still young. While Bynum still has to prove himself. Bynum is likely the best young center, while Howard is one of, if not, the best center. So there's a difference. Thanks for commenting. report abuse
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lol at "D-Ho" that's funny.I'd put d-wade on there. report abuse
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I fully agree that Kendrick Perkins is going to break out this season. He was way more important to the team than most gave him credit for. He did so much that didn't show up in the stats. He may not have gotten the rebound but he was the one boxing out to allow his teammates to get them. He may not have scored the points, but he was setting the picks so his teammates could get them. And most importantly, he was playing the defense in the paint to change games. Just watch game 5 of the finals and watch Odom and Gasol become relevant whereas when Perk was in there in games 1-4 and 6, they were useless. Good to see Perk getting some love. report abuse
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not sure how much scola can improve if artest is playing instead of him. report abuse
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Rondo, Thorton, Young, Stuckey...Them 4 right there is who imma watch for i see big things to come in all those 4 players report abuse
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Scola is much better than Artest. In and out of the court. And Calderon should make a big jump this year with no strange decisions made by the coach like last year. report abuse
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andrew bynum the best!!!!!! report abuse
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andrew bynum is going to be a beast this season, i hope he make it to the all-star game report abuse
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luis scola is shit report abuse
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