NBA Breakout Rookies

[Solid D]

Oberto is not going to be playing center. Have people watched the pre-season games? Last game he played alongside Rasho and then with Nazr. He will back-up Tim. And, yes, I know where he played for his national team, as well as in Europe, but his role on the Spurs is to spell Tim and to limit Horry's minutes.

Yes, I watched the Miami game (the only one Fabri's played in that was televised). Oberto came in for Nazr and was the first sub in that game. Oberto played and defended the center position. He got injured fronting Shaq. The center and PF positions are basically interchangeable for the Spurs in many cases. Oberto probably won't do jump balls, but he'll play both post positions.

[ploto]

I responded to this in the other thread. The Spurs only played him on Shaq for the experience of it all- they have even said that they would not use him that way in the regular season. The recent game is much more indicative of how he would be regularly used. And he is listed as an F on the Spur's own website. Marks, Duncan, and even Horry are listed at F-C.

[Solid D]

And he is listed as an F on the Spur's own website. Marks, Duncan, and even Horry are listed at F-C.

Now that isn't very convincing. I'd like to be more convinced of your point as to why Oberto will only play Forward on offense.

[ChumpDumper]

Well, none of our bigs did crap against Shaq in the preseason game. Rasho has the occasional decent game against him (not often lately with all the fronting and "siding" defenses that only worked for half a game two seasons ago) -- the same might be said for Nazr, but I doubt it ever could for Oberto or Marks.

So we're kind of boned RE: Shaq either way. I suppose it would be best to let him have his and try to clamp down on the others a la Amare and the Suns.

Oberto will play both positions depending on the matchups and game situations. If we wanted to get anal about the F-C designation then Sharrod Ford needs it too.

[Phenomanul]

i expect Sarunas to be the ROY.

I know they hand out this award before the Finals.... but if Saras is in the running for this award, you can count on the Pacers reaching the finals....

[Rummpd]

Bogut is the truth period and will easily win ROY.

[JMarkJohns]

My pick for the ROY is either Diogu or Paul.

I'm so sick of this Nate Robinson talk. He's an exciting player, but he's a 5-7 SG that can't shoot consistantly and plays outta control.

Look out for Channing Frye and Sean May. These two will start slow, then explode. Both are top-10 material, for sure...

Deron Williams > Chris Paul & Martell Webster

Deron Williams doesn't translate right now. He's an average passer, average ball-handler, average-shooter and has average athleticism.

He benefitted at Illinois from having two other PG's in the starting lineup alongside of him. He's a good prospect, but needs way too much work for immediate success.

He's this year's Devin Harris.

Chris Paul is taylor-made for immediate impact because he can pass, has a great first step and can shoot from 10 feet on out. He'll be the best this year, but will be passed by Felton and Williams eventually.

Martell is a stud. He can shoot and rebound as well as any vet in the League, RIGHT NOW, at his position. He can float from the SG to SF spots, so PT isn't a question and should benefit from all the open looks players like Randolph, Telfair and Jack create.

[fonzy16]

I know they hand out this award before the Finals.... but if Saras is in the running for this award, you can count on the Pacers reaching the finals....

Actually i would put them in front of Detroit and Heat as favorites on the East, if it werent for the unpredictable artest factor.