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Blind Resume | Small Forward-February 19, 2010
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 small forwards.
Player A
PPG 16.0 (team scores 69.9 while allowing 60.7), FG% 48.5 (133-274/ team has taken 1,355 shots), FT% 84.5 (131-155), 3P% 30.5 (36-118), RPG 8.3 (team grabs 32.5 per game and has a rebound margin 4.0), APG 1.7, SPG 1.1, BPG .8, TOPG 2.3, Fouls 2.1, Minutes played 32.9. His team’s strength of schedule is 66th.
Player B
PPG 19.0 (team scores 74.3 while giving up 60.2), FG% 55.4 (149-269/ team has taken 1,398 shots), FT% 71.4 (75-105), 3P% 25.0 (7-28), RPG 9.4 (teams gets 33 per game with a rebound margin of 1.5), APG 5.8, SPG 1.9, BPG .8, TOPG 3.8, Fouls 2.6, Minutes played 33.3. His team’s strength of schedule is 81st.
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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Player B seems like a slasher. The assists could be up because he probably has an easy time getting the ball in the middle of the floor, but his turnovers tell me he doesn’t make the best decisions when the decision isn’t obvious. If I get the ball in the middle because I’m so fast flashing across the lane and the defense just sucks right in, I’d make some pretty assists, too. His FT percentage makes me think that’s also why his scoring is so high – probably a lot of easy opportunities for him. How good is his point guard is the next question. Is he scoring 19 the hard way or because his guards can flat out hit him in stride?
The rebounds don’t get me because of the margin for Player A. Looks like his team rebounds well, so he could be potentially averaging 11 boards if he was on a different team. I imagine he is a better shooter and could be inside and out depending on the game and match ups. He can obviously step out and shoot because of his 3 percentage and the number of attempts.
On their respective teams, B might be flourishing because of those around him. I’m going to say A might actually be the better player despite the discrepancy in stats. Give me Player A.
I’ll take Player B … the almost 6 assists per game and extra rebound per game push him ahead of Player A, IMO.
I was leaning towards player A, but the assist differential is just too high to pass up on.
Player A:
Gordon Hayward – Butler
Player B
Evan Turner – Ohio State
Evan Turner will turn out to be a stud NBA player, i hope my Nets draft him if they dont get the #1 pick( i would want John Wall if that were the case).
I need something good to happen with them, its not a great time to be a Nets fan right now.
Mark – I applaud you for admitting you’re a Nets fan.
Mark – I second Rey’s applause. No one can accuse you of being a front runner.