Posted: Tuesday January 23, 2007 3:49PM; Updated: Tuesday January 23, 2007 3:49PM
SI Players Poll
[Based on a survey of 271 NBA players]
Which rookie will make the biggest impact this season?
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Adam Morrison, Bobcats.....49% Brandon Roy, Blazers.....25% Rudy Gay, Grizzlies.....9% Marcus Williams, Nets.....4% Andrea Bargnani, Raptors.....3% Randy Foye, Timberwolves.....2% Tyrus Thomas, Bulls.....2% LaMarcus Aldridge, Blazers.....2% Jorge Garbajosa, Raptors.....1% Paul Millsap, Jazz.....1%
Which rookie will have the best career?
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Adam Morrison, Bobcats.....32% Brandon Roy, Blazers.....28% Rudy Gay, Grizzlies.....14% Andrea Bargnani, Raptors.....7% Randy Foye, Timberwolves.....4% LaMarcus Aldridge, Blazers.....4% Marcus Williams, Nets.....3% Tyrus Thomas, Bulls.....2% Paul Millsap, Jazz.....2% Shelden Williams, Hawks.....1%
FAST FACTS: Polls were taken in November and December.... The only second-round pick to get multiple votes in both polls was Jazz forward Paul Millsap.... The only rookies averaging double digits in points are Roy (14.7), who missed 20 games with a heel injury, Morrison (13.7) and Bargnani (10.3).... Morrison's .379 field goal percentage is third to last in the NBA; he shot .503 at Gonzaga.