The NBA preseason can be mindless and boring at times, but for serious fans, who follow teams intensely, it can be pretty interesting, too. Especially when roster spots are up for grabs.
For example, Jared Cunningham has a non-guaranteed deal, but he’s the Cavs‘ leading scorer in the preseason. Obviously, that does not indicate Cunningham will be anywhere near the team lead once the season starts, but for right now, it bodes well for his future.
It’s always fun to see how long certain young players can stay hot once the preseason is over. With it winding down, Pistons rookie Stanley Johnson is continuing to turn heads.
That brings us to today’s question: Which player has been the biggest surprise of the preseason?
By all means, view this question from both sides — while some players have surprised in a good way, several others have disappointed.
Take to the comments section below to share your thoughts and opinions. Also, be sure to check back later on, as we’ll be responding to readers throughout the evening. We look forward to what you have to say.
I’ll add another ex-Hawk to the discussion here: John Jenkins of the Mavs, like Cunningham, is leading his team in preseason scoring. It makes me wonder what might have happened if he and Cunningham had seen more playing time in Atlanta.
“Surprise” may be a strong word for a first-round pick, but Bobby Portis has averaged a double-double during the preseason and is third in the league in rebounding. He has probably been the Bulls’ best player.