Rookie Watch: Biggest surprises

Before rookies play their first official game in the NBA, they typically will have played five summer league games, eight preseason games and countless scrimmages with their teams. All of those games give their coaches and front offices a glimpse into what they'll do early in their first season.

We're keeping tabs on every rookie in the NBA all season long. To check out David Thorpe's latest rankings and analysis, become an ESPN Insider today.

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David Thorpe

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• NBA Analyst for ESPN.com
• Executive director of Pro Training Center
• Started coaching career in 1987