Top 5 NBA Power Forward Prospects

Posted Sep 2, 2008
There are some serious doubts concerning Tyler Hansbrough’s NBA potential. He’s not a superb athlete, may only be 6’8” and doesn’t have much of a game outside of the post area. Plus he will be 24-years-old when his first NBA season begins – ancient for rookie. His intense play and work ethic will give him a job in the League, but whether he ends up anything more than a role player is the big question. (SLAM Online)

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