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Wednesday, November 22, 2000
Martin is preseason Rookie of the Year
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Most all NBA experts are the first to admit it is a difficult task projecting how college players will do at the next level.
Don't tell that to ESPN.com users. Kenyon Martin was the top pick in this year's NBA Draft and users predict he will be the best of the new crop of players.
Check out the stats for each candidate from their last season (college or high school), and the ESPN.com poll results. Continue on for more NBA preseason Fan Favorite poll results.
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Kenyon Martin, Nets
| PPG |
REB |
BLKS |
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18.9 |
9.7 |
3.45 |
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The No. 1 pick is still trying to convince people he is back from a broken leg. |
Stromile Swift, Grizzlies
| PPG |
REB |
BLKS |
FG% |
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16.2 |
8.2 |
2.8 |
.608 |
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Played just 50 games at LSU but is second behind Shaq on the school's all-time shots blocked list. |
Darius Miles, Clippers
| PPG |
REB |
ASST |
BLKS |
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22.1 |
12.4 |
3.4 |
7.2 |
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The skinny 19-year old said no to college ball and yes to the big lights of the NBA. |
Marcus Fizer, Bulls
| PPG |
REB |
FG% |
BLKS |
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22.8 |
7.7 |
.582 |
1.05 |
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Left Iowa State after his junior year after being named consensus First Team All-American and runner-up for Player of the Year. |
Desmond Mason, Sonics
| PPG |
REB |
3PT% |
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18.0 |
6.6 |
.430 |
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Blew away critics with super summer league play and is being touted as the sleeper from this draft. |
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