this season I would prolly take Boozer, actually hands down I would.... The last three games he has 30 points a piece and 2 of the 3 he had over 10 bounds. He is also averaging a double double this year... 23 points and 13 rebounds.Okafor is good, but I wouldnt want him for this year, but for the future it would be different. But this year although he is playing extremely well I would take Boozer.
I'd actually take okafor because, well I don't think either of them will come down to earth, boozer is more likely to
Okafor. He has such a big impact on games beyond the scoreboard. Boozers small statistical advantage in points, rebounds and assists gets completely wiped off the Earth after you bring in Okafor getting 1+ turnover less, a full steal, and THREE full blocks a game better than Boozer. Boozer has a minimal defensive impact on games, which is where Okafor excels. With similar offensive numbers and his excellence on the defensive end I don't see how you can pick Boozer over Okafor. Okafor also has intimidation going for him. Teams are much more reluctant to throw it into the post if they see Okafor defending their guy rather than Boozer. To me right now, even though Boozer is playing great basketball, its no contest. Okafor wipes him off the face of the Earth.
I would take Boozer if it was for this season.Just look at what he is doing....Right now, he is the best player for the best team in the league, and he is putting up monster numbers everynight. Normally, I wouldnt care about stats, but it is resulting in win after win so I cant argue with it too much. One thing that I love about Boozer, is his offensive rebounding ability. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time and he comes down with offensive rebounds all the time. That is the sole reason that Utah beat the Lakers last night. Boozer is a better scorer IMO than Okafor and is just as good as a rebounder. Okafor may be a better shot blocker and defender, but Boozer makes up for it in the fact with his other aspects of the game. Turnovers are not really important because its not resulting in a loss for Utah...This is kinda a hard comparison to do considering Boozer plays for one of the best teams in the league, and Okafor plays for one of the worst. If the players switched roles, things might be totally different.
this is the easiest question everyhands down okaforI've been saying it the last couple of days here, he's a straight up beast.....and the dude has offensive skills, he's put up damn near 20 a night getting 12 boards a night, damn near 4 blocks a game, people now fear him, and when he isn't blocking shots he is changing them.......I don't think people fear boozer to much on defensebut I do like that boozer has stepped up his game and is now earning that big contract that the jazz gave him, I hope he continues to play good
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ballerman2112 @ Nov 26 2006, 05:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would take Boozer if it was for this season.Just look at what he is doing....Right now, he is the best player for the best team in the league,</div>I think that says it all. There are plenty of players that can be the best on a bad team, but the best on the best team, now that shows me something. Not to take anything from Okafor, the man is a demon on the block, he can get you 8 blks on eny given night, but Boozer for me.
I would take Okafor. Boozer is a very good offensive player, he's tough, and he's a terrific rebounder. He's playing on a whole 'nother level this year. But Okafor is far superior to Boozer on the defensive end. Not just the shot blocking, but the overall low-post defense. Sloan said it too, Boozer may score 25 but he'll give up 25 too. Okafor is the better defensive player, stronger, just as good on the boards. Boozer's offensive game beats Okafor's, but Okafor's defense trashes Boozer's.
Okafor. He is finally emerging as a star after his injury prone start. He is arguably the best shot blocker in the game and a great rebounder. Boozer has him on offense, but Emeka is improving every year.
