As if you haven't heard of him yet, Milwaukee Bucks rookie sensation Brandon Jennings has already made a name for himself in the NBA. Just 20 years old, Jennings already has a 55 point performance under his belt, in which he recorded on November 17th against the Golden State Warriors. The 55 point outburst was the second most for a rookie player only behind the great Wilt 'The Stilt' Chamberlain. For Milwaukee, there's nothing better than an already experienced and mature 20 year old rookie. & Just weeks after the start of the 2009-2010 NBA season, many are calling Jennings the steal of the draft, after slipping to the Milwaukee Bucks and getting selected tenth overall.
Heading into the draft, many teams were concern about Jennings' background after deciding to become the first player to skip college to play in Europe to be drafted by an NBA team. Although many encouraged Jennings not do so, it seems like it's all paid off. Jennings' rapid growth and success has many thinking twice about going to play ball collegiality instead of going overseas. However since the young Bucks' 55 point performance, Jennings has begun to slow down a bit, making way for another rookie. Talks have now begun regarding fellow rookie phenom Tyreke Evans. The former college star at Memphis has already made an impact on a young team that has surprised the league even with the absence of Kevin Martin. Evans' Kings are one of the youngest teams in the NBA and have already begun to show improvement. Improvement that looks like it'll continue to keep us in store for a bright future and a playoff contender for years to come. Something Sacramento has been lacking since the Vlade Divac days in the early 2000's.
Evans might not have a 55 point game under his resume, but what he has accomplished in as little time, is just as breath taking. In his first 20 games, Evans has averaged at least 20 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds per game. Something no other rookie has accomplished. & That includes Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, etc. Although it's still early on in the season, the two will be closely watched down the stretch to see who will be this year's Rookie of the Year. Of coarse this doesn't negate any other potential sleepers from creeping up into the Rookie of the Year polls, but as of right now, who's got your vote?
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