08-09 Rookie class rankings Randolph #21? no respect

montazing — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:34:57 -0000

What #21? among rookies!@# Oden , Rudy Fernandez & Marc Gasol are listed versus other rooks since they didn't play.

This was their analysis on AR "If teams drafted players based solely on upside, Randolph would have been a top 5 pick. He showed more pure talent than anyone, Michael Beasley included, this summer. Played five positions and made every play imaginable on both ends. He has so much to learn about being an NBA player, with much of it relating to off-the-court growth. The best rookie small forward of the summer. Big-time talent who has lots of players in front of him. He should destroy the D-League if he stays focused. "

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/rookies/rankings?season=2009&playerRankingType=1&period=1&set=2

AR avg 21ppg 8rebs in SL!

EFF +17http://www.nba.com/summerleague2008/players/index.jsp?player=anthony_randolph

Based on what we've seen he definitely should be ahead of #20 Darrell Arthur, 18 Roy Hibbert, 16 R Lopez, 13 Donte Greene, 11 Courtney Lee?, 8 Gallinari, not sure about Gasol & Fernandez. Anthony Randolph should be ranked as in top 10-15!!

Probably even at this point with B Lopez, Westbrook, Augustin, J Thompson, & Brandon Rush. If they re did draft today, I can see AR be a top 5 pick!!

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08-09 Rookie class rankings Randolph #21? no respect