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They said he couldn't play point guard (5.2 assists per game). They said he was an afterthought to Blake Grifin. They said the Kings should have taken Ricky Rubio (to reach Ricky by mail, send your letters to "205 W. Probably Not Playing Stateside For Two Years, Barcelona, Spain"). They said there was no way he would make an immediate impact. They said there was no way he could win Rookie of the Year.Tyreke Evans is shutting "them" up. And on Saturday night, he likely added the Denver Nuggets to the list of converts.
The undermanned Kings were facing a Nuggets team trying to get back on track, and while Carmelo Anthony was still sidelined, Chauncey Billups was back and ready to bury the young Kings with 27 points. And with a wild final quarter featuring numerous lead changes coming to a close, the Nuggets were ready to use veteran savvy to slam the door on the Kings. But the Kings just wouldn't go away. And with eleven seconds left, the Kings had the ball with a chance to take the lead.
Evans' special combination of size and speed makes him a nightmare to defend. In this situation, the Nuggets elected to guard him with Kenyon Martin, a power forward, to avoid being mauled by Evans' length. And as Evans took to the basket, Nene came over to deter him. But sometimes, even as a rookie, you can see what makes players special. So here's something special for you.
Brandon Jennings is still having a terrific rookie year, even after his post-55 slump. And Blake Griffin is tentatively scheduled to possibly play by the end of the month. But it's hard to imagine anyone catching Evans for rookie of the year at this point barring a (pre-emptive knock on wood) absolute meltdown. Because the numbers are one thing, and believe me, they are legendary. But he's also creating moments for this franchise on the way back up, provided a spark for a city, and is leading a young team that may not make the playoffs, but will have nothing but hope for the future.
Expect him.
Have we mentioned this kid is...20 years old?
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