NBA players who should have breakout seasons...Kwame Brown's on the list!

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

1. Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks, 6-7, 240
This is a classic example of finding out just how ready mentally, as well as physically, Johnson is for this big jump. His talent is without question, but his leadership ability and consistent decision-making as a primary ball hander is a concern. His size, quickness, consistent focus on defense and shooting ability are all superb. But now, instead of being the fourth guy on a 62-win team, he becomes the No. 1 guy on a lottery team with a maximum contract.

2. Jamaal Tinsley, Indiana Pacers, 6-3, 195
Although he's already respected throughout the league, Tinsley hasn't really been recognized; but he should be for being coach Rick Carlisle's eyes on the court. He carried this team when the suspensions after the brawl hit, and they've always been a championship contender with him. But injuries have really held him back. Now that he's healthy, the Pacers are once again contenders, and the expectations this season are he makes the jump to an All-Star selection in the Eastern Conference.

3. Darius Miles, Portland Trail Blazers 6-9, 210
His size and natural gifs are without question, but he's close to being out the door with his third team,;and he's still only 24. The issues have always been about his work habits and general attitude, and he now has the perfect coach to push him in Nate McMillan. But he can handle the ball, defend and shoot better than people think when he's into the game. And considering the incredibly young roster and the uneasiness about Zach Randolph's sluggish response from micro-fracture knee surgery, this is Miles' perfect opportunity to silence his critics.

4. Tyson Chandler, Chicago Bulls, 7-0, 250
Now that Eddy Curry and Antonio Davis have been shipped to New York, the job is Chandler's to man the middle. His work habits, desire, defensively and on the boards, perfectly fit the approach coach Scott Skiles has taken of building this team to playoff material. The big question is how Chandler develops offensively, which has been very slow at best. In some ways, it's like the way Marcus Camby became effective in the league, but Chandler is bigger, stronger and very young; so he will develop.

5. Josh Howard, Dallas Mavericks, 6-7, 215
He became a most improved player candidate late last year, and chances are he'll keep on making an impact until coach Avery Johnson discovers he can't keep him off the floor. Essentially, he's the perfect match up front with Dirk Nowitzki and has a real impact on the energy of the team on defense, off the boards and on the break. He needs to get stronger, but he'll mature physically. And when his range starts to grow consistently, he'll have All-Star potential.

6. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, 6-11, 250
Maybe deposed general manager John Weisbrod wasn't so crazy after all for taking Howard instead of Emeka Okafor, even though Okafor did win NBA Rookie of the Year. Howard is likely to move inside for good, and his great hands, quickness and desire for the ball make him an exceptional shot-blocker and rebounder. He wants so badly to get better, and with coach Brian Hill able to use Grant Hill as a role model, Howard's growth to stardom should be a fairly quick lock.

7. Kwame Brown, Los Angeles Lakers, 6-11, 260
Maybe this is a bigger long shot than the optimists believe, but it was worth the gamble for the Lakers to take a shot at the first pick overall in the 2001 draft. He's still got all the requisite tools for stardom; the right buttons just weren't pushed. Of course, we don't know if those buttons actually exist — but we're guessing coach Phil Jackson will find out where they are. If he does, Brown and Lamar Odom sure do look like beautiful bookends at forward for now and the future.[/b]

8. Al Jefferson, Boston Celtics, 6-10, 265
Everyone that was around this guy for any length of time knows how scary Jefferson's tools inside are, and he's only 20. He's not as athletic as Amare Stoudemire, but he's broader and has a lot more nasty physicality about him. His offensive skills have to develop, but he could become one of those offensive rebounds like Moses Malone and Paul Silas, just relentlessly crashing inside until he wears down everyone else. An ankle problem is slowing his start this season. Nonetheless, keep an eye on this guy.

9. Nene, Denver Nuggets, 6-11, 260
Isn't it about time we saw some progress from this guy? Everyone raved about him in his workouts before the draft, and found him so impressive and potentially intimidating as a rookie. Since then, his progress has been marginal at best. He was billed as the next Karl Malone, and it's easy to forget he's only 23. It isn't likely the Nuggets will extend him unless they intend to trade him. They don't have to do anything, and he'll be a restricted free agent next summer; they can then load him up if he's worthy.

10. T.J. Ford, Milwaukee Bucks, 5-10, 165
This could be the feel good story of the year, with Ford not having played since February of 2004 and now back to full blast from spinal surgery. Still only 22, the former Texas star has always been a superior floor general, with quickness, vision and great passing skills with both hands. Coach Terry Stotts is thrilled to have him back, and with this revamped roster, Ford could be the igniter of one of the surprise teams of the 2005-06 season.

Also given consideration were:
Luke Ridnour, Seattle SuperSonics
Samuel Dalembert, Philadelphia 76ers
Kendrick Perkins, Boston Celtics
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers
Nick Collison, Seattle SuperSonics

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5027862?GT1=7409

[7even]

Dwight Howard will be off the hook, and I hope Josh Howard makes his next big step towards stardom.

[$do11a biLL$]

Tyson Chandler shouldn't be on the list he turns out to be a dissapointment every year ppl say hes going to do good

[BizzyR.I.P.]

Dwight Howard will be off the hook.

Yep Orlando's my fav team and since McGrady's punk ass demanded the trade he's my new fav. player. He can be a dominant rebounder.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Tyson Chandler shouldn't be on the list he turns out to be a dissapointment every year ppl say hes going to do good

The reason they believe this is the year is because he finally has most of the control of the big-men duties. With Curry and Davis gone, now is his chance to flourish and become all-star material...I've always liked Chandler, but he's been an underachiever and lacks confidence. The Bulls are putting more faith in him, which should lead to his improvement and maybe even his breakout season...

[Bigg $amo]

look out for t.j ford, he,s gonna come back smokin!

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Yup...TJ Ford is one of the few point guards in the NBA on an uprise, along with Smush Parker, Nate Robinson, Chris Paul, Raymond Felton, Earl Watson, Dan Dickau, Delonte West, Marko Jaric, Daniel Ewing, Marcus Banks, Shaun Livingston etc.


There's so much unutilized talent currently in the NBA...

[Bigg $amo]

Yup...TJ Ford is one of the few point guards in the NBA on an uprise, along with Smush Parker, Nate Robinson, Chris Paul, Raymond Felton, Earl Watson, Dan Dickau, Delonte West, Marko Jaric, Daniel Ewing, Marcus Banks, Shaun Livingston etc.


There's so much unutilized talent currently in the NBA...

one of the few...

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Yup...TJ Ford is one of the few point guards in the NBA on an uprise, along with Smush Parker, Nate Robinson, Chris Paul, Raymond Felton, Earl Watson, Dan Dickau, Delonte West, Marko Jaric, Daniel Ewing, Marcus Banks, Shaun Livingston etc.


There's so much unutilized talent currently in the NBA...

one of the few...

few many

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

First game and he's already taken a game-winning shot. I see a bright future for him...


PS. I forgot to add Sebastian Telfair to the list of point guards on an uprise...

[Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It]

^^ that was a smart move by phil..he's telling the guys that this is not a one man show.all of you will have a chance to be heros

that shit would of been tight if Kwame made the GW shot