MLKG

My problem with Artest getting it is he really isn't that much better than guys like Doug Christie, Bruce Bowen, and Trenton Hassle, and he's point blank not as good as AK47. I'm sure if someone bothered to break down those guys seasons possession by possession the numbers would be very similar.

My problem with Artest isn't that he's not a great defensive player, it's that his temper tantrum that he threw when he didn't when last year actually seems to have had a positive effect on the national media.

DetBNyce

I have to change my Rookie of the Year to Melo. With their statistics being so even, I have to give Melo the edge because of wins. At the very least we should have Co-Rookies of the Year this season. I don't see how you could go otherwise.

DetBNyce

Game 1: Paul Pierce with 11 first quarter points.