Most athletes grow into their bodies as their professionally career grows. When they come in as rookies they are usually smaller skinnier and sometimes a little awkward. The first part of most professional athletes careers is more about developing their body as much as proving their worth. These rookie photos show young raw athletes who grew up fast and have made some changes.
Athletes As Rookies
James Harden
Joakim Noah
Brian Wilson
Amar'e Stoudemire
Jeff Gordon
Dwyane Wade
Dirk Nowitzki
Chris Paul
Michael Phelps
Peyton Manning
Chris Anderson
Hope Solo
Derek Jeter
Kobe Bryant
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