Man this is tough, you can throw statistics out the window here. Richardson is progressing every year on offense like Redd has, this is really tough. To pick the better player you would have to nitpick.
Great comparison. I am not sure about this one. I would have to go with Michael Redd though soley based on the fact that right now, Bogut is still progressing, so he leads the team and J-Rich has Baron Davis to lead them.
I'm going to go take a risk and say Michael Redd is better. But, I have facts to back it up. Michael Redd is having his best year with Milwaukee, and I feel he has expanded his game more than just shooting. He can score in many ways now, whether its a jumpshot, layup, 3-pter, dunk, he is capable of doing it all. But the not-so-great thing about him is that he is a below-average defender, isnt great as much as he is in scoring than the other categories, and is playing on a team that is maybe under-achieving with the talent they have: Redd, Bogut, Simmons, Magloire, Ford, Bell, Smith, and Williams. Meanwhile, the Warriors are suffering a losing season after playing inspirational bball when B-Diddy joined the squad. But now its back to the old ways: losing, losing, and more losing. J-Rich also has had a career year, but isnt leading his team anywhere. But he has developed a nice 3pt shot, and is proving his game is much more than just dunking.
yea. jrich is the better slasher and athletic person. but michael redd is LIGHTS OUT.that's all i have to say about that.and this too. jason richardson has developed a nice jumper. he's now a threat from outside and inside. but michael redd is better in my opinion because he still has the better shooting touch and also the better leader.so in my mind, michael redd is better. even though this is a really great comparison. i'd take michael over jason.
I would also take Redd.By far this has been his best year and I still think he can be a better player.His offense has always been the best part of his game,he has always been able to jack up shots and sink them on a consistent basis.This year he set his career high in points with 41,twice.As for defense,yeah it's not the greatest but he has definitely improved his rebounding.Now as for J-Rich,he is better at taking it in,but he isn't to much better then defense then Redd.He is more athletic but statistically this has been his worst defensive years,thats probably because the points have been going up.
I would take JRich. JRich is a much better slasher then Redd and uses his athletic ability to get by his oppenents. He is also a monster in-game dunker. He is a good shooter, mid range and long range and is great at creating his own shot. Redd on the other hand is mainly known for his shooting, he does drive sometimes and he can make his own shots but most of his points come off jumpers or long range 3's. Richardson has a greater offensive repertoir then Redd. Ill go with JRich. I know i'm gonna get in trouble with this though.
He is a better slasher yes,and of course a great dunker,but Redd is a better shooter,he puts up more points and has been doing decent with a pretty average Bucks team.Now one thing we can all agree on(hopefully)wouldn't you love to see players like these to help GOOD playoff teams,as in the ones that actually have a shot.Can you imagine Redd with the Heat?Dwayne or Shaq will be giving him open shots 24/7.
I gotta say Jason Richardson. Why?Micheal Redd to me is a one dimensional player - he can make the most unbelievable shots ever, yes, we all know he can score; but thats all he has to show. Micheal Redd does not play good defense, and isn't as an effecient slasher as Jason. Jason can shoot, can dunk, can slash, and can play defense - to an extent, however, he is still better than Redd. Therefore, because JRich is more dynamic, he is the better player overall.
It depends on your situation also and what your team needs,Jason Richardson is a more versatile player then Redd,but how many times has Jason been to the playoffs?Jason will fit great in a up-tempo team like the Suns.Either way I would still take Redd the guy may be "one dimensional" but he is lights out and can kill a lead with just a few shots.
Are you kidding? Michael Redd on the Heat?#1: He doesn't fit the Heats philosophy and him taking all those jumpers isn't how their team plays#2: Don't you already have that Dwyane Wade guy? You heard of that guy?
Wade is a slasher,he can kick it out to Redd for open shots,same for Shaq.Now im not saying I want Redd taking 20 shots a game,he can fit nicely as a role-player.
but that's the point, redd isnt a roleplayer. they're on their own respective teams. and that's it. and they will never be a roleplayer until very late into their carreers.. see. this is how i look at it. shooting is always gonna be in your game. but athletic ability goes away w/ age and time. so redd is more durable in that sense. i mean look at reggie. he gave us so many good years of productivity.
Not every player who puts up 25+ is a "superstar" as to call it,I'm sure a player like Michael Redd wouldn't mind taking less shots so that he can win a Championship.But yeah like you said this only happens late in there career when they notice they were on horrible teams throughout there entire careers.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (HeatBasketball @ Apr 4 2006, 02:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Wade is a slasher,he can kick it out to Redd for open shots,same for Shaq.Now im not saying I want Redd taking 20 shots a game,he can fit nicely as a role-player.</div>Wade and Redd play the same position. How is Redd going to get any playing time??? Redd is never coming to the Heat. To say that, that's just rediculous.
I never said he would,I just thought about the possibility of him coming,but yeah I forgot we had J-Will at PG and Wade playing SG.Im tired and I guess it's messing with my head,later.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Apr 4 2006, 05:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would take JRich. JRich is a much better slasher then Redd and uses his athletic ability to get by his oppenents. He is also a monster in-game dunker. He is a good shooter, mid range and long range and is great at creating his own shot. Redd on the other hand is mainly known for his shooting, he does drive sometimes and he can make his own shots but most of his points come off jumpers or long range 3's. Richardson has a greater offensive repertoir then Redd. Ill go with JRich. I know i'm gonna get in trouble with this though.</div> Who cares if he's a monster in game dunker, Redd is a good shooter too, mid range and long range Redd is a good shooter as well, how do you think Redd is top 10 in FT's? He gets to line because he goes inside. Better offensive repitware? How? Where do you get the idea that Richardson is better at creating his own shot?<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ReppinTheD @ Apr 4 2006, 05:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I gotta say Jason Richardson. Why?Micheal Redd to me is a one dimensional player - he can make the most unbelievable shots ever, yes, we all know he can score; but thats all he has to show. Micheal Redd does not play good defense, and isn't as an effecient slasher as Jason. Jason can shoot, can dunk, can slash, and can play defense - to an extent, however, he is still better than Redd. Therefore, because JRich is more dynamic, he is the better player overall.</div> Neither player plays defense, Redd has been to the FT line over 100 more times than Richardson has, who cares if Richardson can dunk better or not, whoopy. Redd can slash and he can shoot better.
