As a predictor of a team's future performance, the NBA preseason is a meaningless pursuit. What the preseason can do is offer fans a first look at the crop of incoming rookies.
The three first-year stars below have been among the best over the past couple of weeks. While they may not occupy vital roles for their respective teams right out of the game, they should grow into key starters down the line.
With a little over a week left in the preseason, the trio have a little bit of time left to make a good impression on their head coaches before the regular season gets underway.
Rookies to Watch
Bobby Portis, PF, Chicago Bulls
If Tom Thibodeau were still coaching the Chicago Bulls, getting excited about Bobby Portis' preseason would be somewhat difficult because you'd know it wouldn't translate to meaningful games.
At best, Portis would receive the Tony Snell treatment—getting a handful of minutes on a nightly basis but not having any sort of impact. At worst, he'd wind up like Doug McDermott—rarely s ...
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Article written by Joseph Zucker