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Blind Resume | Shooting Guard-1/22/10
By Paul Gotham
Okay, connoisseurs of all that is basketball, let us take the time and pour over some numbers. Below you will find raw statistics. The identities of these players are removed to avoid any possible allegiances or biases. Please avoid guessing or suggesting the players indicated by the statistics. Let’s discuss the possible value these players can have to their individual teams and to any team.
Today, we look at the position of shooting guard. As the name suggests, these players have the primary responsibility of knocking down outside shots. That is their primary responsibility. These players, also, need to recognize situations. Do they make their teammates better? With the scant defensive statistics provided, how do these players contribute on the other end of the floor?
Let’s get to it.
Player A
PPG 19, FG% 43.3 (123-248/ team has taken 1,050 shots), 3Pt.% 38.9 (37-95), RPG 4.7, APG 2.6 (47 total), TOPG 2.2 (39 total), FT% 73.8 (59-80), SPG 1.2 (22 total), BPG .1 (1 total), Fouls 1.6, Minutes Played 31.6. His team’s strength of schedule is currently ranked 3rd.
Player B
PPG 17.4, FG% 49.6 (121-244/ team has taken 1,065 shots), 3Pt.% 32.9 (23-70), RPG 3.4, APG 2.4 (44 total), TOPG 2.3 (41 total), FT% 70.6 (48-68), SPG 1.4 (25 total), BPG .3 (6 total), Fouls 2.2, Minutes Played 30.2. His team’s strength of schedule is currently ranked 23rd.
Remember, the object is NOT to guess or suggest the player identities. The identities will be disclosed later. Let’s talk some hoops.
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Player A scores a bit more per game, has a better 3 pt % and FT %. He only loses significantly in FG % but he makes up for this by taking more shots and a higher percentage of his team’s shots, thereby fulfilling his responsibility. And he does his damage against a slightly stronger schedule. Statistics do not indicate that either player contributes more or less defensively, though I would have to watch them to make that determination anyway (statistics are very deceiving defensively). At any rate, Player A is my man.
Pete
It is hard to get a handle on a player’s defensive contributions by looking at popular statistics. Defensive statistics aren’t exactly sexy. I am not even sure steals is an accurate barometer of effective defensive play. How many steals have been created by a guy being out of position? Often times a steal is generated by a tip, and the player making the tip does not get credit.
I am pretty sure coaching staffs keep another set of stats. For example, I would be willing to bet assist attempts is an important stat. How many times have you seen a guy give a great feed only to have a teammate miss the lay up or get fouled and miss the shot? Coaches keep track of that.
I agree, Player A.
I like the fact that his 3 point and free throw percentage is higher. Your 2 guard has to be your best shooting threat. If he’s not, your team will struggle.
I also like the assist to turnover ratio. Your #2 is not your best dribbler, but he must be able to distribute and keep a level head. He also needs to be a secondary ball handler. It’s an important position.
I am in agreement on this one – Player A. Like everyone, he certainly seems to be the better of the two shooters and his assists to turnover ratios are better. To me that means he not only can shoot – he will also spread the ball around.
My concern is the fact that both guys are average at best on the free throw line. 73% and 70.6%. That is not something I want to see from my Shooting Guard.
But the fact that Player A does it against such a hard schedule – he has my vote.
Hard to argue against Player A having more value. I really like his extra RPG and the better trey shooting %, all vs a more difficult schedule.
Great participation by all. Many thanks.
Player A: Jordan Crawford from Xavier
Player B: E’Twaun Moore from Purdue