Most Improved Watch: Does Harris Have A Good Nickname Yet?
Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images 1. Devin Harris, Nets The Nets remind me of middle school, when there was always one kid on the court who was either bigger or faster than everyone else. That person would bring the ball up while the other four players stood around on the outside, hoping he would drive and kick the ball out to them for an open shot. More times than not, that kid would dial up his own number and score, just as Harris did en route to torching the Suns for a career-high 47 points Sunday. He’s fourth in the league in scoring and is in the top 10 in assists, too. And, obviously, the let-Devin-do-what-he-wants style is working (he’s averaging 25.3 points and 6.4 helpers) for New Jersey, which has a record of 9-7. (Last week: 1) 2. John Salmons, Kings He lit up the Nets for a career-high 38 points Wednesday and is averaging 19.2 points per game. Unfortunately for him, that number probably will decrease with the return of Kevin Martin to the lineup this week. (Last week: 2
