NBA Early-Season Surprises:

[SlyPokerDog]

Damian Lillard | Blazers | 19.3 PPG, 6.4 APG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 18.52 PER

This time last year, Lillard was being projected as a second-round pick and few people had heard of the Weber State point guard. Now, he’s taking the league by storm and seems to be leading the Rookie of the Year race. Lillard exudes confidence and he’s mature beyond his years. It’s easy to see why Lillard’s stock soared in the months leading up the draft and why so many executives fell in love with him. He can score the ball at will and get his teammates involved as well. In several years, Lillard may be one of the best point guards in the league. He leads all rookies in points, assists, steals, three-pointers made and free throws made. He has made an impact in Portland right away and exceeded all expectations out of the gate.


http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-early-season-surprises-players/

 

[ABM]

Playoffs!!

 

[crowTrobot]

take away the first 2 games and harden has actually been surprisingly bad, not good.

 

[magnifier661]

Damian Lillard | Blazers | 19.3 PPG, 6.4 APG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 18.52 PER

This time last year, Lillard was being projected as a second-round pick and few people had heard of the Weber State point guard. Now, he’s taking the league by storm and seems to be leading the Rookie of the Year race. Lillard exudes confidence and he’s mature beyond his years. It’s easy to see why Lillard’s stock soared in the months leading up the draft and why so many executives fell in love with him. He can score the ball at will and get his teammates involved as well. In several years, Lillard may be one of the best point guards in the league. He leads all rookies in points, assists, steals, three-pointers made and free throws made. He has made an impact in Portland right away and exceeded all expectations out of the gate.


http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-early-season-surprises-players/

We had another rookie that wasn't expected to be a superstar/allstar. His name was B-Roy. Hopefully Lillard will get to a Roy stature without the injuries.

 

[Rhal]

We had another rookie that wasn't expected to be a superstar/allstar. His name was B-Roy. Hopefully Lillard will get to a Roy stature without the injuries.

I really hope he continues to improve. The thing I always disliked about B-Roy was that sometimes you just knew he was going to shoot it, and I think other teams sensed that. So far when Lillard has the ball in his hands i have no clue what he is going to do, but I do know i'm most likely going to enjoy it.

 

[ABM]

I really hope he continues to improve. The thing I always disliked about B-Roy was that sometimes you just knew he was going to shoot it, and I think other teams sensed that. So far when Lillard has the ball in his hands i have no clue what he is going to do, but I do know i'm most likely going to enjoy it.

+1 - Repped!

 

[KingSpeed]

I guess they expected Batum to be one of the best players in the league this season? I'd take Batum over Harden all day every day.

 

[jlprk]

Here's MY little surprise: Pendergraph, Przybilla, Hickson, Zach!

http://bkref.com/tiny/c1yfo

 

[Hobbesarable]

Damian Lillard | Blazers | 19.3 PPG, 6.4 APG, 3.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 18.52 PER

This time last year, Lillard was being projected as a second-round pick and few people had heard of the Weber State point guard. Now, he’s taking the league by storm and seems to be leading the Rookie of the Year race. Lillard exudes confidence and he’s mature beyond his years. It’s easy to see why Lillard’s stock soared in the months leading up the draft and why so many executives fell in love with him. He can score the ball at will and get his teammates involved as well. In several years, Lillard may be one of the best point guards in the league. He leads all rookies in points, assists, steals, three-pointers made and free throws made. He has made an impact in Portland right away and exceeded all expectations out of the gate.


http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-early-season-surprises-players/

He's atop the NBA Rookie Ladder.

http://www.nba.com/rookie-ladder/