I don't consider any of them poor. Hinrich and Redd are the only ones who haven't played a significant role on a championship team, and Redd ain't chopped liver. Also, in some cases (3pt%, minutes played) the top two above him weren't the future stars. I was trying to bracket him between the low end and high end of expectations, though, so yeah I suppose maybe it's not shocking he came out 3rd a lot. But 3rd every time was a little unexpected. I think it points to him as having a sub-All Star career, but a career with him being significantly better than archetypical role players like Kerr and Bowen.
What redd didn't have was a good team. It's much easier to get yours when u are the only one that can score.
Its all relative. He was a rookie playing 24 minutes a game. That year doesn't count though, scouts weren't paying attention.
Wes is what he is...a nice complimentary player. As long as Nate remembers that and doesn't expect him to be a go-to guy who can create his own shots, he will be fine.
And a 12.3 PER. He had an "OK" rookie season in absolute terms... much better than any non-drafted rookie could be expected to deliver, of course. Ed O.
If he had better than an OK rookie season, why did he only play 24 mpg? You seem to be talking out both sides of your mouth in a lame effort to take shots at MM. Ed O.
I like Wesley and I think he's capable of being a slightly above average starter as long as his role is limited to what he does best, which is mostly spotting up for threes and not asking him to create off the dribble or try to drive into the teeth of a defense, because his game is mostly below the rim and his handle is pretty shaky. As for his defense I'd describe him as more "game" than "lockdown." He's certainly willing and puts forth effort at that end (half the battle) but he gives up a lot of length and his on-court/off-court numbers aren't exactly stellar -- he "looks" better on defense than the actual effect he probably has on D.
Matthews was Sloan's defensive 2 guard. All he really was on offense was a corner 3. Thus, he split minutes with CJ Miles who was more developed offensively. Not all hard to figure out really. PER doesn't take into account defense. Speaking of lame attempts to take shots, thats MM's schtick on this board. It gets old.
Maybe the difference is that mine are never personal? And there was no shtick at all speaking of Matthews. He had an ok rookie season. That's what I said. You don't agree so you think it is taking shots? Or is it if you aren't a 100% pro Blazers, please let them blow smoke up you ass fan you are taking shots?
