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Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Andre Drummond study?

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

David Thorpe outlines seven top NBA players under 25 years old who already have become the best at specific skills, including Kevin Durant (best pure scorer), Blake Griffin (best dunker) and Larry Sanders (best shot-blocker).

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2013

David Thorpe says the Golden State Warriors are on an 8-2 run because of a defensive mindset instilled by coach Mark Jackson, while the Clippers simply have the league's best guard tandem.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2012

David Thorpe says today's NBA player can't be branded with the conventional 1 through 5 labels. He redefines the perimeter players and post players.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2012

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2012

The NBA's rising stars get the spotlight tonight. What will we see from Blake & Co.?

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2012

One soph is still soaring in Year 2 (guess who), but what about the rest of the class? Here's our top 20.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2012

It's that time of year. As the regular season ends and many rookies go home, let's hand out some Rookie 50 hardware, starting with my All-Rookie teams: Thorpe's Award Winners Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin, Clippers Best in Class ('10 draft)...

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2011

Who have been the best players to enter the NBA in the four years we've been ranking rooks? Here's our top 20.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2011

David Thorpe rewards the rooks who have improved the most this year.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2011

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Blake Griffin study?

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2011

Here are 10 of the biggest surprises from the rookie class this season.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2011

Who have been the best players to come into the league the past two years?

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2011

John Wall won't be rookie of the year, but he'll be competing for an All-Star spot sooner than later.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2011

The stage is set for Blake Griffin to dominate All-Star Weekend in L.A., but we have two questions.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2011

Is Derrick Favors worth losing Carmelo Anthony? David Thorpe breaks down the big man's game.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2011