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Blind Resume | Power Forward-2/12/10
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 a pair of power forwards. What do you want from that position?
Player A
PPG 17.1, FG% 43.7 (132-302/ team has taken 1,352 shots), FT% 79.2 (84-106), 3P% 39 (46-118), RPG 6.0 (team rebound margin-7.9), SPG .8, BPG .3, APG 3.3, TOPG 1.8, Fouls 2.2, Minutes played 34.8. His team’s strength of schedule is currently ranked second.
Player B
PPG 14.8, FG% 53.7 (124-231/ team has taken 1,282 shots), FT% 69.1 (85-123), 3P% 26.9 (7-26), RPG 7.5 (team rebound margin 6.2), SPG .7, BPG 1.3, APG 1.0, TOPG 2.5, Fouls 2.0, Minutes played 27.5. His team’s strength of schedule is currently ranked 31st.
Remember, the object is NOT to guess or suggest player identities. The identities will be disclosed later. Let’s talk some hoops. Give us your pick and tell us why.
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I’ll take Player A all day. He can put points up for you from the paint, from the foul line, and from behind the 3-point line. You’re going to get good minutes out of him and he can even spread the ball around accurately. He seems like a more well-rounded player who poses a threat from anywhere on the court… reminds me a little of an old timer… goes by the name of Paul Gotham.
Wow – that was backhanded.
I’ve seen that old-timer player … and he’s not player A.
But I prefer tghe contributions of Player A as well … more assists, fewer TO’s … as well as the 3 pt threat.
I’m for Player B. He does more of the things I want from a power forward, defense, rebounds. His scoring average is lower, but scoring is for 2s and 3s, not 4s. Besides, though scoring less, he hits a far higher percentage of his shots. I think B makes more contributions to his team’s success than does A. B is the show on his team. I am guessing A is surrounded by many very talented players and can fill many roles whereas B is not playing with as many studs and must do the power forward’s responsibilities or they won’t get done.
I’m taking player A and here’s why.. He scores more.. which could be due to his extra time on the court that he averages over player B. Player A has an overwhelming amount of assists coming from someone who also shoots so well, while maintaining composure and a decent statistical presence on the defensive side of the ball..
PLayer A looks like a “modern” PF, whereas player B seems more like your traditional bruising PF. I think that’s what drew Pete to him and no one else. I’m almost with Pete on this but I can’t get past his nearly 3 TOs a game. Then again, 34 minutes and all you can manage is 6 rebounds for player A? That can be frustrating especially if you’re the type of team that needs two guys on that glass all the time. Won’t happen with player A, so the 3 or 2 would have to pick up slack.
VERY interested to see who these two are…
Player A: Da’Sean Butler – West Virginia
Player B: Chris Wright – Dayton
Great conversation by all.
Pete and Rey – I was waiting for a little levity to enter the conversation. Many thanks for providing it.
Wright’s turnovers are a head scratcher. I could have omitted that stat, but I thought that would be irresponsible. I do know this. I have watched four Dayton games this year. In each game, Wright has caught the ball in the post, with his back to the basket and tried to go inside out with a pass only to have a teammate cut in the opposite direction. Wright gets saddled with the turnover, but is it his responsibility. He also gets turnovers because he is the focus of Dayton’s offense and teams collapse on him in the post and slap at the ball. Sometimes those are fouls. Sometimes those are turnovers. Either way, he gets a lot of attention.
Your description of Wright’s role for Dayton confirms my point about his contribution to his team. Put Wright on WVa and I bet he would perform similarly to Butler. I’ll take Player B, or WVa as a whole. I’m not sold on Butler, though I bet he’ll be a second team All-American.
Pete, you are right West Virginia plays a faster paced game than Dayton which equates to Butler scoring more points.
Wright is only junior. He should end Dayton’s drought of current players in the NBA.