With about a week remaining in the 2016 NBA preseason, it's time to assess whether any of the trends we've seen so far will carry over to games that count.
Let's start quickly: Yes, the Golden State Warriors will be good at basketball. Controversial opinion, I'm sure, but I stand by it. No, Enes Kanter will not lead the NBA in scoring. Odds are, though, he's going to produce at the highest level of his career.
Other takeaways: Joel Embiid might already be the Philadelphia 76ers' best player; James Harden should be the preseason MVP favorite; Frank Vogel ain't fixing that weird Orlando Magic roster; oh, and Russell Westbrook might break the sport and create a new one all of his own this season.
Of equal importance, though, are some rookies who have stood out as potential contributors. Since we're likely not getting Ben Simmons this season, let's shift the focus downward toward some guys who might have gone under the radar in a shaky class.
Under-the-Radar Rookies
Taurean Prince, F, Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks envisioned Taurean Prince as something of a DeMarre Carroll replace ...
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