ESPN 5-on-5: Rankings the top 5 rookies

cpfsf · Post #1 » by **cpfsf** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 6:26 am

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/5-on-5-111103/ranking-five-best-nba-freshmen

It's a terrible piece that makes Bleacher Report look good. Imam Shumpert is a top 5 guy? 4 of the 5 guys didn't even mention Rubio in the article, but Morris cracked the list. If you want to cry, read the comments section. Nobody even wrote his name.

They ranked the best contributors of the 2011-12 season, which should complement guys like Rubio and Irving who have practically been given the keys to the team while Williams and Kanter will have to fight for playing time. Here's my list for top contributors of the 2011/12 year.

1 Rubio
2 Irving
3 Williams
4 Thompson
5 Kanter

I just wish Minnesota would have played the Cavs first.

shangrila · Post #2 » by **shangrila** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 9:33 am

Odd that the Knicks blogger seems the most rational.

Foye · Post #3 » by **Foye** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 6:20 pm

Lol. Nobody mentions Rubio but the Knicks guy. I hope Rubio eats all these critics alive.

Esohny · Post #4 » by **Esohny** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 7:18 pm

Apparently David Thorpe must be coaching Tristan Thompson in his gym. There's no other explanation for his ranking.

Wingman · Post #5 » by **Wingman** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 7:27 pm

I don't think Rubio will be a top 5 rookie. It's a hard transition to the NBA, especially without a jumpshot.

Narf · Post #6 » by **Narf** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 8:31 pm

Wingman wrote:I don't think Rubio will be a top 5 rookie. It's a hard transition to the NBA, especially without a jumpshot.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... dja01.html

Grits n Gravy · Post #7 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 10:10 pm

Narf wrote:
Wingman wrote:I don't think Rubio will be a top 5 rookie. It's a hard transition to the NBA, especially without a jumpshot.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... dja01.html

holy crap that 2nd season for kidd is absolutely BRUTAL in efficiency! 38% from field on 16 attempts per game, 69% from free throw line and 4 turnovers per game