2009-2010 NBA Preview: Which Rookie Makes an Immediate Impact?

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Every year, we have these baby fresh rookies come into the league trying to make an impact right away.

Last year we saw the likes of Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo, Michael Beasley, and Kevin Love, just to name a few, show why the are going to be in this league for years to come.

But, for every Derrick Rose there is a Danilo Gallinari, who, because of injuries or hard time adjusting to the NBA type of game, makes people scratch their heads.

For me, every player should be given at least three years to prove their worth, but all of us love to see that guy break out in his first year.

This year could be a great year for rookies in the league. With talent like Blake Griffin, Johnny Flynn, Tyreke Evans, and Brandon Jennings, just to name a few. But the key will be how well they adjusted to the NBA game. With all the pressure on the lottery picks to lead their teams right away, it could be too much for them to handle.

For players like DeJuan Blair, who get drafted to teams that are contenders, there is already less pressure. They just need to find their game and how it will fit with their new team.

Man, I can't wait for the season to start. I always look forward to see the rookies play and see how they progress from the start of the season to the end.

If you get the chance, check out my blog for more stories on rookies throughout the season. And please send me links to other blogs you like to feature on my blog .

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