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Five NBA Sophs You Need To Watch

Found October 30, 2009 on Dime:
PLAYERS: Deron Williams,  Chris Paul,  Ryan Anderson,  Brook Lopez,  DeAndre Jordan,  Danilo Gallinari,  Jason Thompson
TEAMS: Utah Jazz,  New Orleans Hornets,  Orlando Magic,  New Jersey Nets,  Los Angeles Clippers,  New York Knicks,  Sacramento Kings

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They fetched donuts, they rode the pine at times and they got their feet wet. Now members of last year’s rookie class are ready to contribute. Of course we know that this year, Derrick Rose will continue his rise to that Deron Williams/Chris Paul point guard status and O.J. Mayo will build on his sensational [...]
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