http://espn.go.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/1977/chris-bosh Bosh's 5th year: 22.3 points, 8.7 rebounds. 49.4% FG http://espn.go.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge Aldridge's 5th year: 22.4 points, 8.7 rebounds. 49.5% FG I didn't even realize how close that is. Uncanny! Let's hope that Aldridge doesn't go to Miami
Bosh got his numbers in less minutes that year, but I think that the important difference is how they get their minutes. Bosh is a small-forward in a power-forward body, LMA is finally playing like a true big man, in the post and allowing the team to play inside-out.
It's hard to compare player numbers because you have to take into account style of play. Our team plays at a lot slower pace than most. Also, look at who is alongside the guy. I would argue that Portland is better than Toronto at the relevant time.
That Toronto team was only faster by 2 possessions per game than the Blazers. Anyway, given that the Blazers are fantastic at offensive rebounds - I would rather look at the FGA - does it really matter if a team gets it's shots by having more "technical possessions" or by rebounds? The Blazers, like the Raptors of that year - are middle of the road when it comes to field-goal attempts - both are close to 80 FGA per game.
