Why is it that Rasheed Wallace matches up so well w/ every great PF in the game?Here's some of his averages..:vs. Tim Duncan and the Spurs- 20.5 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.5 bspgvs. Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs- 16.5 ppg, 7.5 rpgHe comes up big when they need a win. He started off slow statistically this year, but he has been huge for them. As important as Chauncey in my eyes.
Probably because of his great range that guys like Duncan who you could call a Center can't come out and guard him so it gets Sheed pretty easy shots. Idk just my guess.
I honestly believe that if Sheed didn't settle for jumpers all the time, he could be top 15 in the league. He is actually very good in the post, but Detroit doesn't set up alot of Iso's for him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Mar 28 2006, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I honestly believe that if Sheed didn't settle for jumpers all the time, he could be top 15 in the league. He is actually very good in the post, but Detroit doesn't set up alot of Iso's for him.</div>I agree. He tends to fall in love with the three-point shot at times, but when he has a nice balance of mixing his inside and outside game together, he is tough to stop and the Pistons are extremely tough to beat.
Sheed is very long, can stretch out the defense, and very athletic. This gives him huge advantages against all defenses, except teams that match up with the Pistons well (Nets for instance).
Rasheed Wallace is a match-up nightmare for any power forward. Kevin Garnett says Rasheed is his toughest match-up. I'm sure Tim Duncan says the same thing (besides maybe Shaq).He has it all.
sheed is tight. i love when big men can shoot it. and he can shoot it. but what makes sheed the x-factor is his defense and tenacity.
I am glad Sheed finally gets some recognition. He loves to elivate his game against the elites, and shows that when he needs to be, he can be a top five Power Forward in the league. There are just so many weapones for the Pistons on offense, that he doesn't always need to be as active.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Mar 29 2006, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I've always loved his game. I knew the pistons had the missing piece when he arrived.</div>Yep. I still think the Pistons should have given the Hawks' GM a championship ring because he was nice enough to give them Sheed for virtually nothing.
I just posted his stats for something tangible to tell you. He had 21 and 10 against the mavs in a huge game the other day. He comes up big when his team needs him. He comes to play for big games.
Versatility. When teams like the Heat play him, they are forced to change some matchups and guys on the court because Sheed can't be guarded by players like Shaq. That right there gives him a great advantage. And any big man with a three can hurt you.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Mar 28 2006, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Why is it that Rasheed Wallace matches up so well w/ every great PF in the game?Here's some of his averages..:vs. Tim Duncan and the Spurs- 20.5 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.5 bspgvs. Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs- 16.5 ppg, 7.5 rpgHe comes up big when they need a win. He started off slow statistically this year, but he has been huge for them. As important as Chauncey in my eyes.</div>He doesn't DOMINATE the other power forward, but he gets good stats.
When speaking of the Pistons, every guy is important to the team. IMO, the most inconsistent of 'em all is Prince, but he's still good.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Waqas @ Mar 30 2006, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He doesn't DOMINATE the other power forward, but he gets good stats.</div>I never saw him use the word dominate, he said that he elevates his game.
