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spt_NBA_brat_pack.appDeck = "Everyone knows about LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, but the fact is the NBA is undergoing a major talent turnover, sparked by a host of gifted young stars. MSNBC.com takes a look at these stars, all of whom are 22 or younger.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "DWIGHT HOWARDAge: 21
Height/Weight: 6-11/240
Reminds us of ... Moses Malone
The Skinny: You can't pick a high school kid No. 1 overall in the draft right? Kwame Brown proves it right? Wrong. LeBron James dashed that notion in 2003, and then Howard did it again in 2004. Of course, neither player entered the league with a typical high school body, both having the builds of Atlas. A relentless rebounder reminiscent of Moses Malone, Howard averaged a double-double his rookie season, and he's improved his numbers in each season since.
Something you didn't know: Howard has established The Dwight D. Howard Foundation, Inc., which provides scholarships for students who want to attend his alma mater, Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "CHRIS BOSH
Toronto Raptors
Age: 22
Height/Weight: 6-10/230
Reminds us of ... Amare Stoudemire
The Skinny: After one year at Georgia Tech, Bosh entered the NBA for the 2003-04 season. As his minutes have increased, so has his production, to the point where he became a 22-point, 9-board man last season. The Raptors have built their rebuilding plan around Bosh and 2006 No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani.
Something you didn't know: Bosh was a National Honor Society member and graduated with honors from Lincoln High School in Dallas.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "CHRIS PAUL
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-0/175
Reminds us of ... Isiah Thomas
The Skinny: After starring at Wake Forest, Paul was chosen No. 4 overall in the 2005 draft. Paul had an immediate impact on the Hornets, keeping them in playoff contention late into the season on his way to earning Rookie of the Year honors. Rumor has it he's added a bit of a mean streak to his game this season, so watch out!
Something you didn't know: Paul's grandfather was killed during a robbery while the guard was in high school. A day after the funeral, Paul scored 61 points, one for each year of his grandfather's life. He missed a free throw late in the game on purpose to remain at 61.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "ANDREW BYNUM
Los Angeles Lakers
Age: 19
Height/Weight: 7-0/285
Reminds us of ... Robert Parish
The Skinny: Lakers fans were howling when the team took this unknown center straight out of high school. But a couple of big games this season has people changing their tune. Bynum is pretty mobile for being a big guy. He's also intense on the court ... just wait until he gets a little polish.
Something you didn't know: As the No. 10 overall pick in the 2005 draft, the Lakers made Bynum the youngest player ever drafted (17 years, eight months, two days). The previous record was held by Jermaine O'Neal.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "ADAM MORRISON
Charlotte Bobcats
Age: 22
Height/Weight: 6-8/205
Reminds us of ... Tom Chambers
The Skinny: Fear the 'Stache! The pride of Gonzaga has wasted little time adjusting to the NBA, averaging more than 15 points a game in the early going. Just like in college, he's not shy about shooting, and in time, his percentage of makes will rise, along with his scoring average.
Something you didn't know: The story about Morrison's battle with diabetes has been widely circulated, but did you know that to help control his blood sugar level, he eats steak and baked potatoes exactly 2 hours and 15 minutes before every game?";
spt_NBA_brat_pack[i++] = new Array("","Shaun Livingston","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060514/060514_clippers_vmed_8p.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Lisa Blumenfeld", "Getty Images", "358", "241", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "SHAUN LIVINGSTON
Los Angeles Clippers
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-7/190
Reminds us of ... Penny Hardaway
The Skinny: Livingston is a long-armed playmaker who can also score. But he won't really get a chance to show what he can do until Sam Cassell is gone. That's OK, Livingston has plenty of years ahead of him.
Something you didn't know: Livingston is the fourth Illinois Mr. Basketball to go straight to the NBA from high school. The others are Kevin Garnett, Darius Miles and Eddy Curry.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "ANDREW BOGUT
Milwaukee Bucks
Age: 22
Height/Weight: 7-0/245
Reminds us of ... Brad Daugherty
The Skinny: Bogut has been solid, but hasn't exactly torn the NBA apart since leaving the University of Utah, so the Daugherty comparison is a stretch. But as a big man with good hands and an all-around game, he's in the region, which isn't a bad place to be.
Something you didn't know: Bogut is an Australian of Croatian descent. He played for the Aussies in the Athens Olympics, averaging 14.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "BRANDON ROY
Portland Trail Blazers
Age: 22
Height/Weight: 6-6/210
Reminds us of ... Eddie Jones
The Skinny: Roy is a heady ballplayer who can shoot, rebound, pass, handle the rock, play defense ... you name it. He even spent some time at point guard this season before a foot injury temporarily put him on the shelf.
Something you didn't know: Roy considered entering the 2002 draft out of Seattle's Garfield High School, but opted for Washington instead, where he was named Pac-10 Player of Year last season.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "LUOL DENG
Chicago Bulls
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-9/220
Reminds us of ... James Worthy
The Skinny: Deng left Duke after just one season, and now in his third season in Chicago, has become one of the Bulls' best players. Primarily a slasher and inside player at this point, but watch for Deng to add an outside shot to his game as he ages.
Something you didn't know: Deng's father, Aldo, served in the Sudanese parliament, but the family later moved to Egypt, to avoid Sudan's civil war, and eventually settled in England.";
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spt_NBA_brat_pack[i-1].body = "DERON WILLIAMS
Utah Jazz
Age: 22
Height/Weight: 6-3/210
Reminds us of ... Derek Harper
The Skinny: A point guard out of Illinois, Williams spent his first season as an occasional starter while he learned from Jerry Sloan. Now he appears to be coming into his own. Don't expect him to be the next John Stockton, but he'll be a solid leader, and potential All-Star, for years to come.
Something you didn't know: It took Williams about half a season to earn Sloan's trust as a starter. Stockton wasn't a full-time starter until his fourth season."; // END editorial data