Stoudemire Believes He's Overlooked in NBA History

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Amar'e Stoudemire is 6-foot-10, 250 pounds. But he says he's overlooked.

In NBA history, that is.

The Phoenix Suns forward sees how Cleveland's LeBron James is regarded by many as the first NBA player to star immediately after coming in from high school. That causes Stoudemire to pause and wonder, "What about me?''

Stoudemire, to refresh, was the first player to be named NBA Rookie of the Year after arriving directly from high school. He averaged 13.5 points and 8.8 rebounds for the Suns in 2002-03 to beat out Houston center Yao Ming.

Then came James the next season straight from high school. He averaged 20.9 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Cavaliers in being named Rookie of the Year.

 

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