Wizard Mentor
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So, I read a Blazersedge mailbag which pulled up some stats on Vonleh:
They were meant to show his improvement, but the PER is included presumably to show that even with the improvement, he's still meh, and quite possibly won't be re-signed next year. I'm sure there are players with similar numbers, but much higher PER. Vonleh's problem seems to be his poor usage. Sure enough, this shows that PER increases with Usage.
Here's a random comparison (LaMarcus Aldridge):
FG%: .477
3PT%: .411
TS%: .532
Oreb/36: 2.7
Reb/36: 8.1
PER: 15.2
Even with his 15 PER, he's generally regarded as elite, and an excellent offensive player, while Vonleh is considered the opposite - however their numbers are actually pretty similar. LMA is definitely the better 3-point shooter, Vonleh definitely the better rebounder.
This is in line with the eye test. I've seen (on multiple occasions) Vonleh get a rebound, and NOT EVEN LOOK at the basket, searching endlessly for someone to pass it to -even if he's not being guarded.
Dave's article is called Noah Vonleh’s Future with the Blazers Looks Shaky, but It seems like Vonleh could easily solidify his hold on the starting position if he were more aggressive more than 4 feet from the basket - even if he doesn't improve his skills this offseason (which he certainly will). Vonleh's time in Portland has been about fitting in. He's the starter now. If he gets more aggressive, his future looks very bright, not "shaky."
They were meant to show his improvement, but the PER is included presumably to show that even with the improvement, he's still meh, and quite possibly won't be re-signed next year. I'm sure there are players with similar numbers, but much higher PER. Vonleh's problem seems to be his poor usage. Sure enough, this shows that PER increases with Usage.
Here's a random comparison (LaMarcus Aldridge):
FG%: .477
3PT%: .411
TS%: .532
Oreb/36: 2.7
Reb/36: 8.1
PER: 15.2
Even with his 15 PER, he's generally regarded as elite, and an excellent offensive player, while Vonleh is considered the opposite - however their numbers are actually pretty similar. LMA is definitely the better 3-point shooter, Vonleh definitely the better rebounder.
This is in line with the eye test. I've seen (on multiple occasions) Vonleh get a rebound, and NOT EVEN LOOK at the basket, searching endlessly for someone to pass it to -even if he's not being guarded.
Dave's article is called Noah Vonleh’s Future with the Blazers Looks Shaky, but It seems like Vonleh could easily solidify his hold on the starting position if he were more aggressive more than 4 feet from the basket - even if he doesn't improve his skills this offseason (which he certainly will). Vonleh's time in Portland has been about fitting in. He's the starter now. If he gets more aggressive, his future looks very bright, not "shaky."
). Also, OUR guys (Dame etc.) have been pulling for him/like him; our support + the support from OUR guys will fuel the Vonleh beast to breakout!
I think he's now comfortable here; Vonleh's time about fitting in's over.
... do we STILL have to remind some ppl that he's STILL 21 & will b turning 22 later this month...?
