The Birth of a Star . . . Right?

[Moose]

Two games into an NBA season, it's hard to call anything. Championship-caliber teams lose a couple of games in a row, benchwarmers will drop 30, cellar dwellers will stun a top squad. It's hard to judge anything, and sometimes we get real indications of the future, and sometimes it's more phony than a Mark Cuban apology.

Don't look now, but through two games Brandon Jennings is looking like a star.

After a legendary yet controversial decision to skip out on the NCAA experience for a European professional roster spot (Lottomatica Roma, to be exact), the barely-twenty-year-old point guard was drafted by a suffering Milwaukee Bucks squad. With much to prove after slipping to the tenth spot in a draft that was said to be low on talent, Jennings has the opportunity and focus to make his dream of starring on an NBA team a reality.

So far, he's done all he can.

In his debut matchup, he got a starting spot--and 34+ minutes--to do his work against the 76ers. He delivered, driving, leaping and passing his way to a near triple-double, posting 17 points, 9 assists and 9 rebounds, with two three pointers to boot. In his second NBA game he showed Detroit what he could do, dropping 24 points and 3 dimes while grabbing 2 boards. He went 3-4 from deep, showing that he has the potential to be a multi-threat player.

While these numbers are flashy, there were faults in these games as well. With 8 total turnovers and 10 total personal fouls in the combined game, BJ definitely needs to slow down and learn how to run an offense that isn't rushed; as it's hard to harness talent that relies on speed and hops. Shooting has been cited as a glaring hole in Jennings' game, and so far it hasn't been a problem for him. But, again, it's early, and who knows what's in store for the rest of the year. It's too early to call anything.

But Brandon Jennings is sure helping his stock.

--Moose

[Billy HO]

He does slow down and run the offense. His teamates aren't as athletic as he is. The guy has great control of the offense and unreal basketball IQ for his age and experiance level.

[Billy HO]

What a dummy. Monte Ellis has been in the league for a minute !!!

[Billy HO]

Jennings should be a all star this year. He's a winner and had brought a winning attitude to the bucks. And they have the right coach.

[Tireqafer Brown]

Every one was crazy 4 not picking this kid!!! Hes gonna be an all-star next year,and if not then at least before D.Rose, I promise...

[JJ]

OKAY FIRST OFF HE HAD A BETTA OPENING DEBUT THAN LEBRON YUNG MONEY IS KILLIN IT HES GONNA BE THE NEXT BIG THING HE GAVE D ROSE BUTT THE OTHER DAY WHOS NEXT!!!! AKA DOO BEE DOO IS THE NEXT GREAT 1

[Shawnt Sohrabian]

i think B Jen just has some ballislife karma but he def looks good

[Arek Kissoyan]

too bad Monta is in his 5th year ;)

[MattRodriguez]

I wish the warriors had made at least one smart move and gotten jennings.....Monte looks like a strong candidate for Bust of the year

[Moose]

True, ARock. D'Antoni would've loved to have a player like that.
Thanks a lot, Arek. Let's see if he can keep it up tonight...

[Arek Kissoyan]

Good stuff Moose, I'm glad B Jen is off to a good start