Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot is very much like the month of March. He entered the NBA like a lion, and is emerging from his rookie season like a lamb. Or more appropriately, he entered the NBA completely raw. And after just one less than well traveled season, he is emerging with a legitimate claim to a starting role next season.
Entering the NBA as a rookie is not a seamless transition. In some cases, it merely means having your entire life uprooted, moved to a major US city, placed onto a very competitive career track where one false move could spell the meaningful end to your fragile career and dream of playing in the NBA.