In ESPN Sophomore Ranking, Lopez Fifth Best Big Man

by Net Income on Nov 20, 2009 3:10 PM EST

Brook Lopez has had a hard time this season. He's been playing almost 40 minutes a game over the past two weeks. Moreover, he's been sent out to the perimeter to give the Nets some outside scoring. But ESPN thinks his 17.3/8.5 numbers aren't good enough to rank him higher than fifth among sophomore big men and sixth overall. They're kinder to Chris Douglas Roberts who is ranked tenth "injuries or not".

Ranking the top 20 sophomores - David Thorpe - ESPN Insider

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For those without ESPN Insider, David Thorpe ranks the sophomores in this order: Marc Gasol, Russell Westbrook, Roy Hibbert, Jason Thompson, Greg Oden, Brook Lopez, Ryan Anderson, Anthony Randolph, Rudy Fernandez and CDR.

by Net Income on Nov 20, 2009 6:29 PM EST reply actions

thorpe is a moron. i just disregard anything he says. He’s only second worst to Hollinger

by mike_bot on Nov 20, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions

He’s only talking about how they have played so far this year, not how good they are overall.

Also, Thorpe runs a very well-known training academy in Florida and he does not even pretend to be unbiased. He pushes his clients at every opportunity.

Is it good for ESPN to use him for these rankings? He does know what he’s talking about, but if you want an honest, unbiased opinion look elsewhere.

by itsaduck on Nov 20, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions

He is better than all those big men.

by Kevin on Nov 20, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions

regardless, the nets went 3-for-3 there in last year’s draft…too bad we gave up ryan anderson.

by jirohkanzaki on Nov 21, 2009 1:12 AM EST reply actions

KUDOS to Brook and CDR (and Ryan) for making this Top 10 Sophomore list. Looking forward to them moving up the list as the season progresses. GO NETS!!

by Jeff on Nov 21, 2009 4:51 AM EST reply actions

Marc Gasol wasn’t a true Rookie and therefore has less upside.

The only ranking that counts is where would they be drafted if the draft was done over again? If Nets had 1st pick, it would still be Brook Lopez, IMO.

Brook’s performance is hurt this year because of 0-12 record and because he has no PF help up front or assists from DH.

by jerry25 on Nov 21, 2009 8:19 AM EST reply actions