super unique situation with Lin. Not too many ivy league guys that didn't get scholarships to play college ball, played 4 years, didn't get drafted, got cut, almost got cut again, but due to injuries to HUGH thugs, he finally got a chance

Brandon Jennings averaged 20+ for his first month of his first year in the League at age 19. Scored 50-some in one of his first 10 games.

he got alot of hype too. but was it as much? I don't think so if I recall. although there was alot of buzz after his almost 60 point game

a) it was in milwaukee b) the guy was expected to be great out of HS/foreign leagues c) he faded d) he was black???? I don't know