Came across this interesting listing of "player archetypes" that this site I've never heard of (The Stepien) uses to classify prospects. Seems to me this is like a crossover of NBA 2K and player/draft analytics--an interesting concept if nothing else. https://www.thestepien.com/archetypes/ It made me wonder a lot of things (that I don't have the time to think about in depth at the moment): What significant "archetypes" (if any) are missing from their listing and should be included? Into which archetypes would the players on the Blazers' roster be best classified? Does an analysis of this type potentially help identify skillset duplications/deficiencies? Given the archetypal breakdowns in question 2, what player archetypes would best fill the gaps in our existing team? If anyone's bored and wants a project--here you go...
This wont be popular but I think the Blazers need a nikola Mirotic type. Ok Defender, has good offensive skillset, doesn't have to have the ball in his hands to be effective. Hopefully Collins can become that, and Aminu can play Small Forward.
"Star-TYPE" players vs. "Role" players has always interested me, especially Star-type players who aren't stars. Case in point: Jordan Clarkson. Dude can fill it up, but can't really play defense, and isn't a shooter or a particularly good passer. If he's getting 20+ shots a game, he could PROBABLY help your team. If he isn't, you're better off without him. CJ is similar. However, the reason CJ is actually a star, is that he gets those 20 (or whatever) shots per game. However, in CJ's defense, he can shoot, so he has some gravity on offense.
