We're only a month into the NBA season, but we've already started to notice some errors in the rookie scouting reports from college and overseas.
It's become pretty clear that skinny doesn't mean not ready, and skilled or athletic doesn't automatically translate to a smoother transition.
For the most part, Philadelphia 76ers big man Jahlil Okafor has been as advertised—a polished, ready-to-score post player who struggles on defense. The same goes for Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein, who's flashed rim protection, finishing ability and limited offensive skills—exactly what we saw at Kentucky. We knew one-and-done prospects like Trey Lyles, Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. would need time to develop.
The following rookies are doing things most said they wouldn't—and struggling in areas where they were expected to excel.
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Article written by Jonathan Wasserman