From Dennis Velasco,
Your Guide to Basketball.
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Kobe is sick with it, we all know this. But, after Kobe, who will be the next offensive scoring force of players drafted in the past three seasons? Is there one?

Dan: There will never be another Kobe Bryant. Just like there will never be another Michael Jordan. I like Dwight Howard to become a scoring machine if he can get the right players around him. But I don't know if he'll be a scoring force since he isn't as dominant as Shaq at creating his own shots. However, there don't seem to be a lot of really big centers around any more so if he can continue to grow in his game he may be able to take over games and work towards being a dominant force. He has increased his scoring every year in the league. And his field goal percentage has gone up as well. Plus, his free throw percentage has gone down every year since he's been in the league so maybe he's learning how to shoot by watching Shaq. That's noot good on the free throw line but it certainly helps under the basket!

Dave: I’m not sure I see one in the under-three set (which excludes the obvious Wade/’Melo/LeBron trio). I would say that I think Chris Paul will continue to score strong.

Ryan: The first player to pop into my head was 'Melo but I'm doubting that pick because I don't see him becoming a lethal gunner when he's sharing the rock with Iverson. Dwyane Wade has the potential to be a potent scorer but I don't see him being "selfish" enough to start jacking up enough shots to be viewed in the game way as I see Kobe or 'Melo. The one player that does have the killer instinct and quick trigger finger is Gilbert Arenas. How can you not go witih the guy who threatens to score 50 points against the coaches who cut him from the national team?