February 12
USA Today
columnist J. Michael Falgoust
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Just going by the numbers, the difference between rookie point guards Brandon Jennings and Tyreke Evans is minimal. With the Milwaukee Bucks, Jennings is averaging 17.1 points, 6.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds a game. With the Sacramento Kings, Evans is averaging 20.5 points, 5.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds. But there is a striking contrast: Jennings is 6-1, 169 pounds, and Evans is 6-6, 220. "Evans is a more advanced player at this point. Physically, he's really good. He's more of a combo guard," said Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash, a two-time league MVP and second in assists this season. "He plays the point, handles the ball. He can play both guard positions. He's difficult because of ..."