SI: NBA Roundtable: One star stands out from rookie class of 2009

[Revrag]

This year's rookie class is stacked with elite point guards. But, according to our experts, one in particular has the makings of a true star. Find out who in this week's roundtable.

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[Bricklayer]

Nice.

 

[Andriod_KiNg]

Nice, I just cannot believe how we got him in the draft, one 20 year old that can change everything from the team;s direction to the arena situation...

 

[Kingsguy881]

Nice.

Not according to one of our 4 resident pessimists lol.

 

[folsomfella]

Who is this Tyreke Evans character I keep hearing about? Is he a basketballman?

 

[bajaden]

Who is this Tyreke Evans character I keep hearing about? Is he a basketballman?

He's the new quarterback for the 49's...

 

[Tetsujin]

He's the new quarterback for the 49's...

David Carr'd be better for the Kings than TyWreck Evans.

 

[Sptsjunkie]

Who is this Tyreke Evans character I keep hearing about? Is he a basketballman?

I don't know, all I hear are rumors that he NaPG

 

[drogba]

no doubt Tyreke is the best, but i must say (sorry i know it the Kings forum), that i am impressed also with Collison from NOH, i wonder where did he came from?
i thought Casspi was the steal of the draft until early January, but Collison (and Thorenton) are unbelivble players.
any way there is is no doubt Tyreke the best of a very talented group of rookies.

 

[gvucko]

The interesting thing though is nobody mentioning his defense skills. Jordans, Kobes, Lebrons... while being dominant players on offense, they excel(ed) on defense too (Evans learned that the hard way as well).

While (as of now) Evans ppg, apg, rpg numbers can be challenged there is no debating the fact he is far ahead on defense in comparison with other rookie ROY candidates.