Ekpe Udoh: The Golden State Warriors Rookie Is Moving Up the Depth Chart

Many people were confused by the Warriors drafting yet another lanky, 6'10'' power forward when they chose Ekpe Udoh from Baylor back in June.  Now in December, Udoh’s development may be the most important factor in turning around Golden State’s season.

In the two weeks since his debut against the Miami Heat, Udoh has gone from garbage-time big man to a legitimate part of the rotation.  This is due in part to the absence of Andris Biedrins due to injury.  However, Udoh has taken full advantage of the time he has had thus far.

His stats won’t jump off the page at you.  A couple buckets and a couple boards do not look like the line for a would-be savior, but ...

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