Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Drew Gooden (1999-2002)
Center-foward, Milwaukee Bucks
Without center Andrew Bogut, the Bucks are now relying on their bench to step up in his absence. Gooden has done just that, scoring 23 points against both the Lakers and the Bulls over the weekend. After putting up 16 against Detroit on Monday, Gooden has now scored at least 10 points in four consecutive games, averaging 17.4 points and 9.4 rebounds as a starter.
Best game of the season: 100-107 loss vs. Chicago Bulls on Jan. 27: 23 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, 10 of 10 from free throw line
Xavier Henry (2009-2010)
Guard, New Orleans Hornets
After missing a handful of games this season because of an ankle injury, Henry, who was recently acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies, has appeared in three games for the Hornets. While his stats have not been too impressive thus far, it will be fun to see what will happen now that he’s healthy and sporting a new uniform.
Best game of the season: 72-94 loss vs. Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 29: four points, one three-pointer, one rebound, seven minutes played
Cole Aldrich (2007-2010)
Center, Oklahoma City Thunder
Aldrich enters his second season with the Thunder alongside former Jayhawk Nick Collison. While Aldrich spent some time in the D-League last season, he joins a potent Thunder lineup, which is off to an NBA-best 16-4 record. Aldrich has yet to see much time off the bench, playing in just seven games, but his size and ability to crash the boards will be vital as the season progresses and the Thunder look to advance to the playoffs.
Best game of the season: 99-79 victory vs. Detroit Pistons on Jan. 24: Four points, six rebounds, two steals, one block
Kirk Hinrich (1999-2003)
Guard, Atlanta Hawks
Hinrich missed his first 18 games of the season because of shoulder surgery, but last Wednesday, he played for the first time this season in a 105-83 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Hinrich played 13 minutes, putting up seven points with a steal and two turnovers. He has since played in two more games, averaging 4.7 points per game.
Best game of the season: 107-101 victory vs. Detroit Pistons on Jan. 27
Four rebounds, nine assists, five points, 32 minutes played
Mario Chalmers (2005-2008)
Guard, Miami Heat
Chalmers may be in the shadow of the Heat’s “big three,” but his ability to share the ball and play tough defense has become a vital part of the Heat’s lineup. While he missed a critical free throw against the Bulls this weekend, Chalmers and the Heat managed to hold on with a 97-93 victory. On Monday, he posted 11 points while going 3 of 6 from behind the arc in a 109-95 victory against New Orleans.
Best game of the season: 116-109 triple-overtime victory against Atlanta on Jan. 5: 29 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, three steals, one block, 49 minutes played
— Edited by Corinne Westeman
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