The NBA season is over two months old now, which means the sophs who have been solid or better in Year 2 are not just getting lucky. However, this a tough league, so just being solid today is no guarantee of playing time tomorrow. Coaches and executives always search for great players to replace good players.
So, no, this year's sophs cannot rest on a good start. They need to either improve or hide their weaknesses in an effort to become more productive players. Here's a look at what the current top 10 sophs can work on: