Gonzaga when Stockton joined was a year removed from the Big Sky. I don't see a huge difference in the quality of the conferences back then. And seems like minus Gonzaga, they'd be viewed fairly similar otherwise.
The advanced stats posted in this thread show Lillard is a good decision-maker and proven passer. #facts
According to Synergy Sports, Lillard posted a PPP of 1.039 when looking to score himself, placing him in the 91st percentile. If you account for his passes out of pick-and-rolls, Lillard's PPP remains high at 1.083 (87th percentile). The fact that there is so little drop off between to the two stats confirms his strong decision-making skills. Lillard likes to play off of ballscreens that allow him to create space for his jump shot, which he does 61.3 percent of the time when he actually uses a screen. He ranked in the top 10 of jump shots off the dribble in terms of PPP. If the defense goes under the screen or switches, Lillard will pull up behind it. This forces the defense to go over his ballscreens, but this still puts them at a disadvantage given Lillard's shooting skills. If he cannot get his shot, he is a willing passer with a natural feel for it.
Anyone else find it odd that Lillard is all about "proving himself" yet he opted only for solo workouts? Makes you go ....hmmmm
K, someone doesn't want Lillard at 6 because they like another prospect like Drummond there. Okay. But, not wanting Lillard at 6, because you think they should reach there with Waiters instead? That baffles me.
He never opted for solo workouts. Instead, a team smartly shutdown his workouts because they know he's a gem and would go higher than their pick. A shrewd move, I must say.
