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Offline Reality

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What rookies have played in the Finals?
« on: March 10, 2009, 08:32:15 AM »
min ave 5 min per game.

Couple of the obvious are
Magic
Manu GNob

but who are some more.  They don't have to be HOFs like the above two, just contributors.  But at least 5 min per game.

If you really want to impress us, break it down by position.  Esp point guard.  Then, if not Finals, how bout playoffs?

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Re: What rookies have played in the Finals?
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2009, 09:57:19 AM »
Sam Casselll comes to mind.  I am sure there are others...
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Re: What rookies have played in the Finals?
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2009, 11:10:20 AM »
Excellent.

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Re: What rookies have played in the Finals?
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2009, 11:55:35 AM »
Shandon Anderson, with the Jazz - SG/SF - 1997
Oliver Miller, with the Suns - C - 1993
Jacque Vaughn, with the Jazz - PG - 1998 - might not meet the minimum minute thing
Scott Williams, with the Bulls, - PF/C - 1991 - might not meet the minimum minutes
Mike McGee, with the Lakers - SG - 1982 - might not meet the minimum minutes

James Worthy would have, were it not for a broken bone.

These are some that I remembered that I looked up to verify.  I'm sure there are others.



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Re: What rookies have played in the Finals?
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2009, 12:15:18 PM »
Here's a rather obscure one: Richard Dumas with the Suns in 93.  Talented guy who let drugs derail his career.

Devean George with the Lakers is another, though I don't remember him playing much.  Might not break the 5 minute barrier.
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Re: What rookies have played in the Finals?
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2009, 04:07:33 PM »
Bill Russell
Elgin Baylor
Kevin McHale
James Worthy
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Re: What rookies have played in the Finals?
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2009, 05:03:33 PM »
Portland Trailblazer rookies who averaged 10 min or more per game for a team that went to the finals
Cliff Robinson
Drazen Petrovic
Byron Irvin
Robert Pack
Johnny Davis
Robin Jones
Wally Walker
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