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2005-06 NBA Rookie SpotlightJanuary 25, 2006 Except for some rare occasions, I know that rookies rarely make a lasting impression in their first year in the NBA. Every now and then, a rookie like Magic Johnson or Larry Bird, will come along and alter the future for their respective franchise, but for the most part, the first year is all about learning the pro game and learning how to deal with the grind of an 82-game season that seems to stretch on forever. This year's crop of rookies, while not overly glorified, has some talented players who should have a significant bearing on their particular franchises for years to come. Here's the breakdown on some of the top rookies in the league. Chris Paul: New Orleans/Oklahoma Hornets PG When I first saw Paul as a freshman at Wake Forest University, I was partially in shock at the composure the young point guard displayed back then. However, nothing Paul does these days shocks me at all. Paul has been very solid in his rookie season playing the toughest position of all. The scary thing about Paul is that he hasn't even scratched the surface of his vast potential and is already establishing himself as one of the league's top point guards. Once Paul gets a consistent jump-shot, he will be unstoppable. At this point, Paul has to be considered the odds-on-favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award. Channing Frye: New York Knicks C I don't know what to say about Frye except that he's probably the steal of the entire draft. Frye is averaging nearly 15 points a game and has been fairly consistent although head coach Larry Brown can be extremely whimsical with his rotation at times. Frye is already an excellent spot-up shooter but could stand to rebound better and get a little stronger. Previous Editions |
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