lurker23
08-17-2009, 10:32 PM
Here's an excerpt of the most Spurs related stuff. Full article and survey results at the link:
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/john_schuhmann/08/14/rookiesurvey/index.html
No one knows the rookies, though, like the rookies themselves. So we took a survey of 35 of them to get the inside scoop on the best of the group.
Here are the results. Note that players were not allowed to vote for themselves, their NBA teammates or their college teammates. And if they did (which happened despite clear instructions), their vote was discounted for that question.
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Which rookie is being most overlooked?
1. DeJuan Blair, San Antonio -- 15.6 percent
2. Toney Douglas, New York -- 9.4 percent
Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia -- 9.4 percent
DaJuan Summers, Detroit -- 9.4 percent
Sam Young, Memphis -- 9.4 percent
6. Taylor Griffin, Phoenix -- 6.3 percent
James Johnson, Chicago -- 6.3 percent
Ty Lawson, Denver -- 6.3 percent
Terrence Williams, New Jersey -- 6.3 percent
Others receiving votes: Omri Casspi (SAC), Earl Clark (PHX), Darren Collison (NOH), Austin Daye (DET), Jonny Flynn (MIN), Eric Maynor (UTA), Jermaine Taylor (HOU)
The players answered Blair because he dropped to the second round, but for the most part, the media has lauded the Spurs for the pick.
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What will be the biggest adjustment for you playing in the NBA?
1. Schedule (number of games) -- 37.1 percent
2. Pace or style of play -- 25.7 percent
3. Physicality or talent of players -- 14.3 percent
4. Lifestyle/Off-court issues -- 8.6 percent
New position or role -- 8.6 percent
Also receiving votes: Staying healthy, Travel
An 82-game schedule has to be pretty intimidating when you've never played more than 35 or so.
Would you rather make the Playoffs or be a starter for your team this season?
1. Playoffs -- 87.1 percent
2. Starter -- 12.9 percent
Wouldn't you love to know who answered "Starter?"
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/john_schuhmann/08/14/rookiesurvey/index.html
No one knows the rookies, though, like the rookies themselves. So we took a survey of 35 of them to get the inside scoop on the best of the group.
Here are the results. Note that players were not allowed to vote for themselves, their NBA teammates or their college teammates. And if they did (which happened despite clear instructions), their vote was discounted for that question.
......
Which rookie is being most overlooked?
1. DeJuan Blair, San Antonio -- 15.6 percent
2. Toney Douglas, New York -- 9.4 percent
Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia -- 9.4 percent
DaJuan Summers, Detroit -- 9.4 percent
Sam Young, Memphis -- 9.4 percent
6. Taylor Griffin, Phoenix -- 6.3 percent
James Johnson, Chicago -- 6.3 percent
Ty Lawson, Denver -- 6.3 percent
Terrence Williams, New Jersey -- 6.3 percent
Others receiving votes: Omri Casspi (SAC), Earl Clark (PHX), Darren Collison (NOH), Austin Daye (DET), Jonny Flynn (MIN), Eric Maynor (UTA), Jermaine Taylor (HOU)
The players answered Blair because he dropped to the second round, but for the most part, the media has lauded the Spurs for the pick.
......
What will be the biggest adjustment for you playing in the NBA?
1. Schedule (number of games) -- 37.1 percent
2. Pace or style of play -- 25.7 percent
3. Physicality or talent of players -- 14.3 percent
4. Lifestyle/Off-court issues -- 8.6 percent
New position or role -- 8.6 percent
Also receiving votes: Staying healthy, Travel
An 82-game schedule has to be pretty intimidating when you've never played more than 35 or so.
Would you rather make the Playoffs or be a starter for your team this season?
1. Playoffs -- 87.1 percent
2. Starter -- 12.9 percent
Wouldn't you love to know who answered "Starter?"