By: David Kay
1. Brandon Jennings, Bucks (Last Week Ranking: #1)
’09-’10: 23.4 ppg, 5.8 apg, 4.5 rpg, 1.2 spg
My ’09-’10 Prediction: 12 ppg, 7 apg, 2 spg
He is single-handedly reviving the Bucks franchise as they are out to an 8-5 start. Jennings scoring has dipped since Michael Redd returned from injury, but more so because Jennings has shot 10-36 in those two games.
2. Tyreke Evans, Kings (LWR: #2)
’09-’10: 19.0 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.5 spg
My ’09-’10 Prediction: 17.1 ppg, 5 rpg, 6 apg, 2 spg
All of my Tyreke Evans gushing is definitely paying off. Evans has shown his ability to attack the basket and has an improving mid-range game. He is turning the ball over at a high rate, but that is to be expected playing on a terrible Kings team. I still no have question that he will be something special in the NBA.
3. Stephen Curry, Warriors (LWR: #5)
’09-’10: 10.2 ppg, 5.2 apg, 3.1 rpg, 1.4 spg
My ’09-’10 Prediction: 12 ppg, 4 apg, 3 rpg
The trade of Stephen Jackson for Raja Bell, who is injured, has opened up the opportunity for Curry to see consistent playing time. He has shot the ball well from deep and proved more than capable of running the point in the NBA.
4. Jonny Flynn, Timberwolves (LWR: #4)
’09-’10: 14.1 ppg, 3.2 apg, 2.5 rpg, 1.1 spg
My ’09-’10 Prediction: 15 ppg, 7 apg, 1.75 spg
Through 15 games, Flynn has five more turnovers than assists which is a bit startling. He has not shot the ball exceptionally well as the T-Wolves have now lost 14 straight since winning their season opener against New Jersey.
5. Terrence Williams, Nets (LWR: #3)
’09-’10: 10.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.0 apg, .6 spg
’09-’10 Prediction: 7 ppg, 4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2 spg
With Devin Harris and Courtney Lee back in the line-up, Williams’ playing time will likely take a hit. Still, he has done a lot of nice things for the winless Nets though his numbers should drop due to his decreased playing time.
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