I predict these players to be the top ten rookies at the end of the 2008-2009 season, based on overall statistics and player impact on team’s record since their arrival.

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1.) Derrick Rose

Chicago Bulls Point – G

Age: 20

Height: 6-3

Weight: 190

College: Memphis

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2.) Marc Gasol

Memphis Grizzles – C

Age: 23

Height: 7-1

Weight: 265

League: ACB Spain

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3.) Michael Beasley

Miami Heat – SF

Age: 19

Height: 6-10

Weight: 245

College: Kansas State

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4.) Kevin Love

Minnesota Timberwolves – F

Age: 20

Height: 6-10

Weight: 260

College: UCLA

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5.) O.J. Mayo

Memphis Grizzlies – SG

Age: 20

Height: 6-4

Weight: 210

College: USC

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6.) Greg Oden

Portland Trailblazers – C

Age: 20

Height: 7-0

Weight: 285

College: Ohio State

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7). Rudy Fernandez

Portland Trailblazers – SG

Age: 23

Height: 6-6

Weight: 185

League: ACB Spain

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8.) Mario Chalmers

Miami Heat – PG

Age: 22

Height: 6-1

Weight: 190

College: Kansas

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9.) Russell Westbrook

Oklahoma City Thunder – PG

Age: 19

Height: 6-3

Weight: 187

College: UCLA

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10.) Jason Thompson

Sacramento Kings – PF

Age: 22

Height: 6-11

Weight: 250

College: Rider

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“swagga like Rose …………………………………………..swagga swagga like Rose”

Rose dazzles in Dallas during his breakout performance with 30pts/7ast off the bench against the Mavericks.  One thing has become clear this preseason for the Bulls, and that is Derrick Rose can get to the basket at will. (whenever he wants)  I thought his size may hinder him in the paint, but his acceleration and hang-time make him a serious threat.

Before this game, Rose had been consistent, yet reserved. His focus was on running an offense and trying to support other Bulls.  After the Bulls had faced a 23 point deficit in the 1st half, Rose’s approach was forced to change.  He can do what no other Bulls can do on a consistent basis, Drive to the basket.  Rose was 13-18 scoring the go-ahead basket with 41.5 seconds left on the clock.  Proving he can be the clutch performer Bulls fans want at the end of tight game.

Rose has brought some much needed swagga back to Chicago.

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