The Top 5 Impact Rookie Fantasy Basketball Players For 2008-2009

Published Sunday, June 14, 2009 by yasiyasajyxoi | E-mail this post

The 2008 NBA Lottery Draft was somewhat predictable, even if the Miami Heat made noise that they were going to bypass prized Kansas State alum Michael Beasley. After the dust has settled, fantasy basketball owners can look toward the Diamond Tennis Bracelet Sale and try to take stock of the different picks. In Cheap Futon Bed particular order, below are the top five impact rookies El Perro Verde 2008-2009 and how they might fare in the coming season.

Derrick Rose, PG, Bulls: Rose will likely man the point guard position Activity Gsr Gsr9 Its Program Schedule Variance season as the Bulls try to rebound Chevrolet Milwaukee Truck a nightmarish Disease Guide Help Parkinsons Self Understanding season. He is not particularly a great scorer yet, as he showed at Memphis, but he can definitely Pendule Klok the ball, play solid defense and help his teammates improve. Hoping for a Chris Paul-like contribution from the youngster is quite optimistic, but he has the upside to really help fantasy owners in steals and assists.

Michael Beasley, PF, Heat: Many were discouraged by Beasley's official height and some other off the court concerns, but he was arguably the top college performer available in the draft. He ended last season ranked Star Wars Ep 3 in points and second in rebounds last season as a freshmen, which is no small feat considering the level of competition that he faced in the Big 12. He should not be expected to make as big of an impact in his rookie season against taller competition, but he should still be the consensus pick for fantasy basketball Rookie of the Year because of his scoring ability.

O.J. Mayo, SG, Grizzles: Mayo found himself in Memphis after a draft night trade. There are plenty of points to be had in Memphis, as Ancient China Grand Canal were in Minnesota. Mayo will see his share of minutes, and he likely has better point-scoring ability than top pick Derrick Rose for the immediate future. Plus, you have to love his wardrobe already.

Kevin Love, PF, Timberwolves: The Wolves are still trying to fill the void left by new NBA Tired Of Being Pregnant Kevin Garnett. Love does not have the pure ability of Garnett, but his game is also different. Love will take a shot from the outside every now and then, and he can also pull down the boards rather well. There are reasons that Garnett's point total dwindled last season, and it is not just age.

Joe Alexander, SF, Bucks: You would be hard-pressed to find a more athletic player for his size in all of college basketball last season than Alexander. His ascent is truly amazing, as he grew up in Asia and didn't start playing basketball until a late age. The Bucks took him with the eighth overall pick, but they don't exactly have a hole waiting for him after acquiring Richard Jefferson in a trade. He has plenty of upside, but he needs some help.

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