Tyreke Evans: The Closest Thing to Oscar Robertson?

Posted: 7th March 2010 by Richard JT in NBA
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I believe that most likely Tyreke is the closest thing to Big O. First of all, let's compare them, shall we? Both are 6'6'' 220 lbs guards who are capable of playing multiple positions on the court. They're considered big at their respective positions. Oscar also played for Cincinnati Royals which is Sacramento Kings these days, what a coincidence or is it fate? Oscar was one of the only three rookies in the NBA history who averaged at least 20-5-5 in the rookie year (the others are Jordan and LeBron), and most likely Tyreke will join that group. For those of you who said that Oscar played in a weak era in the '60s, think again.  To clear somethings first, the 24-sec. shotclock was already in place in 1954. The three second rule was introduced in 1936. Illegal defense was already in p ...

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