Some pundits think Brook Lopez is a long-shot for rookie of the year, but in his latest chat, ESPN's David Thorpe agrees that Chris Douglas-Roberts could also be in the conversation when voting takes place in April. Thorpe, long a big fan of Lawrence Frank, admits the Nets' coach could have a tough time balancing winning and player development. "I hope they let him figure it all out", he writes.
- Chat with David Thorpe - ESPN