ESPN's NBA Rookie Watch Following Summer League
You can catch the whole article here, but a couple of our Bruin rookies got some mention in David Thorpe's Rookie Watch ranking the NBA rookie class with summer league now being completed.
13. Darren Collison, Hornets
He'd be a top-10 guy for me if he were playing on almost any other team. His ability to handle the point guard duties for the Hornets will be evident from day one. Of course, playing behind the world's best point guard will make it hard for Collison to play more than 10 minutes a game. Maybe New Orleans coach Byron Scott will develop him earlier and get CP3 more rest during the season.
and listed under "The Project List"
Jrue Holiday, 76ers
Holiday had the double misfortune of not playing the point for an entire season at UCLA (though after watching Collison's talent it's easy to understand why), then getting to do it for the hybrid Nets-Sixers team that never jelled at all. The bad news is that every part of his offensive game seemed below par, but the good news is that his talent was obvious. He's a solid prospect to be sure, and the best news is that he defended the ball better than any guard we saw in either summer league.
Seems about on par with the discussions around here, Collison being more polished but not expecting a whole lot of playing time this year and Holiday having a lot of potential but needing a lot of work.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of BruinsNation's (BN) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of BN's editors.
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With the Andre Miller trade,
Jrue is now probably the primary backup in Philly
by BruinFan96 on Jul 24, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Backup to whom?
The Sixers don’t have a real point guard on the roster at this point, and the season could be a disaster.
by Herodotus on Jul 25, 2009 4:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/homepage/20090725_Sixers__Miller_goes_to_Portland.html
Looks like management is hoping to develop Jrue slowly. Given the above post that Jrue is still a little raw, but full of potential, it would not be a bad idea to bring in a veteran to take some of the heat off the rookie. Only time will tell.
by BruinFan96 on Jul 25, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any word on Josh Shipp?
I didn’t follow the summer leagues. Anybody have any idea if he managed to play his way onto a team. For that matter, did he participate in the NBA summer leagues?
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
by MexiBruin on Jul 25, 2009 8:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's working out
with the my beloved Bulls so I’m pulling for him. I think they’re in Vegas.
On a side note, Mata is also with the Bulls. But I don’t think he’s seen the floor yet.
by mdjohns4 on Jul 25, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Saw Mata-Real
on the Bulls’ Summer league roster, but noticed that he never played. I’m wondering..is he still battling an injury? I know he fractured his leg last season…
Love My Bruins
by Bruingirl83 on Jul 28, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vegas league
ended July 19.
Here’s a link with stats: http://www.nba.com/summerleague2009/team/index.jsp?team=bulls
by mdjohns4 on Jul 25, 2009 12:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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