>He was a few spots lower as a recruit, didn’t have as great
>of a college season, and wasn’t having as good of a rookie
>season when he got hurt.

Jabari was Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior. Got injured and slipped a bit in the rankings. Finished as #3 overall.

Melo was #2 overall.


Jabari put up 19/9 while shooting 47% & 37% from 3. Melo put up 22/10 while shooting 45% and 34% from 3.

Jabari played like 20 something games as a rookie.

We're splitting hairs.