In a sloppy but exciting game between two of the worst teams in the NBA, the hometown Wizards bested the Kings 136-133 in overtime. There were an abundance of story lines in the contest: Nick Young's career-high 43 points. Washington's several backcourt turnovers that were responsible for their blowing a six-point lead with 13 seconds left in regulation. Kirk Hinrich finally putting the game on ice by scoring five big points and coming up with a steal in the waning moments of the extra period.But the focus here is on another intriguing subplot: the performances of each team's blue-chip rookie. For the Wiz, John Wall, the top pick of last spring's draft. For the visitors, DeMarcus Cousins, the league's fifth pick.
Last season, Wall and Cousins were freshman teammates at Kentucky. Now they represent the futures of their respective pro squads, even as the latter has already gained an unsavory reputation for being a knucklehead.
Which one has made the most progress? Which has the most potential?
Source: http://nba.fanhouse.com/2011/01/12/charley-rosen-john-wall-demarcus-cousins-talented-but-unfinish/
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