It's a little off topic, since all we have to show for our rookie class is Ariza, who'll likely be buried on the bench unless he's extrordinary in the pre-season.

Two questions: Who'll be great this season--- and who figures to be the best long-term prospect?

I personally can't pinpoint any favorites this year-- I'd imagine Howard will put up good numbers in Orlando, just as Okafor will for the Bobcats--- both will benefit from their playing time. Josh Smith dropped like a brick in the draft (projected as a potential top-5 pick, dropped to 17) but impressed in summer league action and could be the immediate starting SF with the trade of Stephen Jackson from Atlanta (assuming Al Harrington plays PF)...


Who'll likely get big minutes?

Ben Gordon & Luol Deng could both see significant minutes next year.