ESPN's John Holllinger goes through a lengthy analysis of the conventional wisdom on this year's Rookie of the Year competition, first dismissing Derrick Rose and O.J. Mayo, then measuring late season candidates Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon, before finally concluding that Brook Lopez "in particular is a very deserving Rookie of the Year winner"...and if he doesn't get the award, it's the writers' fault, not his.
- Head of the Class - John Hollinger - ESPN