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Rookie power rankings
Included in this inaugural group are lottery picks and far less heralded arrivals. Stats are through Sunday.
1. ANDREW BOGUT, C, Bucks (9.7 ppg, 10.7 rpg)
Milwaukee's best big man hasn't been '04 All-Star Jamaal Magloire but the 7-foot Bogut, who has been more rugged in low post than anticipated.
2. CHRIS PAUL, PG, Hornets (13.7 ppg, 5.0 apg)
Has already established himself as team's go-to guy; drained game-winner against Rockets last Saturday.
3. DERON WILLIAMS, PG, Jazz (11.6 ppg, 57.1 3FG%)
It's not Stockton-to-Malone, but Williams-to-Okur is shaping up as effective pick-and-roll combo. Williams's strength as finisher is reminiscent of Tim Hardaway's.
4. SALIM STOUDAMIRE, PG, Hawks (10.0 ppg, 55.6 3FG%)
Sharpshooting second-round pick's earning more minutes with back-to-back 15-point games. Can also play the two.
5. JOSE CALDERON, PG, Raptors (10.3 ppg, 6.7 apg)
Undrafted Spaniard is among league leaders in assists despite coming off bench. More natural point guard than starter Mike James.
6. CHARLIE VILLANUEVA, PF, Raptors (8.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg)
Preseason rookie scoring leader can put up points in bunches. Needs to be more assertive; no free throw attempts in first three games.
7. SEAN MAY, PF, Bobcats (7.7 ppg, 13.3 mpg)
A low-block load with plenty of skills; still working his way into shape after off-season right knee surgery.
8. CHANNING FRYE, PF, Knicks (9.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg)
While team invested $86 million in big men Eddy Curry and Jerome James, Frye's production has come at a much lower cost. Good shot blocker with nice touch around the rim.
9. JAMES SINGLETON, SF, Clippers (10.3 ppg, 61.1 FG%)
Former Italian league star and fellow rookie Daniel Ewing lead active second unit for one of league's biggest first-week surprises.
10. SARUNAS JASIKEVICIUS, PG, Pacers (6.7 ppg, 53.8 FG%)
No. 17 pick Danny Granger has bigger upside, but 29-year-old marksman already making opponents pay for leaving him open.
Rookie power rankings
Included in this inaugural group are lottery picks and far less heralded arrivals. Stats are through Sunday.
1. ANDREW BOGUT, C, Bucks (9.7 ppg, 10.7 rpg)
Milwaukee's best big man hasn't been '04 All-Star Jamaal Magloire but the 7-foot Bogut, who has been more rugged in low post than anticipated.
2. CHRIS PAUL, PG, Hornets (13.7 ppg, 5.0 apg)
Has already established himself as team's go-to guy; drained game-winner against Rockets last Saturday.
3. DERON WILLIAMS, PG, Jazz (11.6 ppg, 57.1 3FG%)
It's not Stockton-to-Malone, but Williams-to-Okur is shaping up as effective pick-and-roll combo. Williams's strength as finisher is reminiscent of Tim Hardaway's.
4. SALIM STOUDAMIRE, PG, Hawks (10.0 ppg, 55.6 3FG%)
Sharpshooting second-round pick's earning more minutes with back-to-back 15-point games. Can also play the two.
5. JOSE CALDERON, PG, Raptors (10.3 ppg, 6.7 apg)
Undrafted Spaniard is among league leaders in assists despite coming off bench. More natural point guard than starter Mike James.
6. CHARLIE VILLANUEVA, PF, Raptors (8.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg)
Preseason rookie scoring leader can put up points in bunches. Needs to be more assertive; no free throw attempts in first three games.
7. SEAN MAY, PF, Bobcats (7.7 ppg, 13.3 mpg)
A low-block load with plenty of skills; still working his way into shape after off-season right knee surgery.
8. CHANNING FRYE, PF, Knicks (9.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg)
While team invested $86 million in big men Eddy Curry and Jerome James, Frye's production has come at a much lower cost. Good shot blocker with nice touch around the rim.
9. JAMES SINGLETON, SF, Clippers (10.3 ppg, 61.1 FG%)
Former Italian league star and fellow rookie Daniel Ewing lead active second unit for one of league's biggest first-week surprises.
10. SARUNAS JASIKEVICIUS, PG, Pacers (6.7 ppg, 53.8 FG%)
No. 17 pick Danny Granger has bigger upside, but 29-year-old marksman already making opponents pay for leaving him open.