Ryan Anderson was considered by some to be a reach for the Nets at pick No. 21, but he was the leading scorer and averaged 21.1 points and 9.9 boards in a conference that produced seven first rounders. He's come a long way since he weighed 260 pounds as a high school senior, and while projections for his NBA career are mixed, the Nets like his makeup.
- Work ethic has tipped scales in rookie's favor - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger