The experience of being an NBA Rookie seems like an interesting one. Players get drafted or are fortunate enough to make an NBA Roster, and are then subject to a season of constant judging and monitoring.
When that's over, we tend to forget about them in wake of the new incoming rookie class.
This article will spotlight the former rookies of 2009-10 who I believe will have fantastic sophomore years next season. The list will be comprised of the 15 sophomores who I believe will have the best, most productive seasons.
Before you start reading, please realize that these rankings refer to how I believe the players will perform in the 2010-11 season. They are not a reflection of how I believe the player's careers will turn out.
For example, I believe Darren Collison will have one of the best careers out of the 2009 Rookie Class. However, if he plays behind Chris Paul come 2010-11, his production and ability to perform over that season will be limited.
The key term in understanding this is "situation." For many of the rookies in my article, bad situations or environments will rank them a lot lower then I believe their talent deserves.
Players who were effective last season ma ...
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