So this was supposed to be the best NBA Draft Class in years? Definitely the best since 2003-04 and maybe the best since 1996-97, but it's off to a slow start. Don't worry, most still think this class is loaded and I agree, but it's tough to ignore how little of an impact they've had so far.

First, Greg Oden is out for the year, which puts a damper on the whole thing. Oden might not have been great as a rookie, but he's have enough highlight film blocks to generate a buzz and another year of experience would have helped him.

Kevin Durant is doing his thing in Seattle. He's averaging 22 ppg and five rebounds, but shooting only 41 percent for the winless Sonics. You can see Durant adjust as he goes though there's little doubt he's going to be special.

However, beyond Durant, there's only one rookie even averaging double figures and that's Daequan Cook, who's only played two games during garbage time and averaged 10.5 ppg. He hasn't even played in the close games so realistically, he shouldn't be counted.

If you ignore Cook's two games, Jianlian Yi is second among rookies in scoring, with 9.8 ppg. He's got a great offensive game and is definitely a bright spot. Al Horford won the starting center job in Atlanta an is averaging 7 ppg. Acie Law also earned the starting job a couple games into the season and is getting 8 ppg. Finally, Jeff Green has shown some flashes in Seattle also and is currently getting 7 ppg.

The disturbing part is that Corey Brewer and Mike Conley are barely playing. Brewer didn't crack the starting lineup on the young T-Wolves. Conley is the third string point guard on Memphis, behind Damon Stoudamire and Kyle Lowry. Is it time to worry? No. Both will be solid NBA players and will probably benefit from being brought along slowly.

There are plenty of other talented players from the 2007 Draft that will make impacts down the road too. Al Thornton hasn't gone on a scoring binge yet. Thaddeus Young, Nick Young, Javaris Crittenton, Sean Williams, Joakim Noah, Brandan Wright, Julian Wright and others will have their time in the sun. It's just taking a little longer than the instant impact most people anticipated. My guess is that as each month passes by, several more players will be making an impact and basketball cards will continue to heat up. By March, the 2007-08 basketball card outlook will be very positive.