A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C : Hickory High . In case you haven't noticed — and there's a good chance you haven't — Portland Trail Blazers big man J.J. Hickson is having a career year, shooting a career high from the field and grabbing the league's third-highest share of available rebounds. So what's changed? What's different this year than it was in Hickson's stints with Cleveland and Sacramento? Ian Levy considers the question, making an interesting point about the line an NBA team must walk between trying to push a young player's development and actually letting that young player do what he can do. PF : The Basketball Jones . Still stumped and searching for a gift for that music-loving NBA fan in your life? Skeets, Tas, Trey, Leigh, Matty O and J.D. have you covered. They are the greatest and I love them all very much. SF : TrueHoop TV . Last month, Shane Battier talked a lot of yang about being able to beat any NBA power forward in "Jeopardy!" Kevin Arnovitz puts Battier to the test via the magic of Skype.
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