Today we continue the series with center Zaza Pachulia. How do you think these players will do? Leave your answers in the comments!

Zaza Pachulia

2007 Stats: 12.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg (2.8 offensive), 1.5 apg, 47% FG, 79% FT

2007 Highlights: The Hawks big man had several nice games for the Hawks, putting up 13 double-doubles to finish second on the team in that category. His best handiwork though came in a 100-97 win over Washington on March 7, when he popped for a career-high 27 points and 12 rebounds. His performance was particularly important considering it was the first game the team played after losing Joe Johnson to a calf injury that would eventually end his season. ZP had other gems as well, including 22 and 12 in a late-season win over Boston and 23 and 10 in a close home loss to the champion Spurs.

What he needs to work on this summer: Zaza has long been known for his prowess on the offensive glass (he finished 17th in the league at 2.8 per game). Now he needs to round out his production on the defensive end better as well. The Hawks have had trouble in the past with giving up second chance opportunities, so the more defensive snags Hawks big men like Pachulia can get, the better the team will do.

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Outlook for 2007-08: Zaza had a somewhat up-and-down season last year, losing his starting spot to Lorenzen Wright for a spell while recovering from injury. Still, he had several stretches of impressive play, especially right after the All-Star break. Though he is still just 23 years old, Zaza will be counted on to be one of the veteran leaders of the frontcourt for young guys like Al Horford and Shelden Williams.

With so many bigs fighting for playing time (the team still employs Lorenzen Wright and Solomon Jones) it will be interesting to see how all the minutes are divided. But as long as Zaza continues to pound away on the glass, you can count on him being out there for extended periods of time.