Going Up
Seven NBA players with increased scoring averages each year from rookie seasons:
1. Derek Harper: increased eight seasons (1984-91)
2. Elden Campbell-x: increased seven seasons (1991-97)
3. Alex English: increased seven seasons (1977-83)
4. Happy Hairston: increased seven seasons (1965-71)
5. Avery Johnson: increased seven seasons (1989-95)
6. Shawn Kemp: increased seven seasons (1990-96)
7. Kevin McHale: increased seven seasons (1981-87)
x-After averaging 14.9 in 1997, Campbell is averaging 10.2 this year
Source: Los Angeles Lakers
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