Has Pat Clutchaughton replaced Crabbe?

We're a week and a half into his FIFTH season. He is what he is - a one dimensional shooter who can't create his own shot.

BNM

 

So, he's Byron Scott?

 

Nope. Scott was a better passer, better rebounder, better ball handler and better defender. He wasn't elite in those areas, but was more than passable.

In Scott's 5th season he averaged 21.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.1 apg, and 1.9 spg. Get back to me with your Byron Scott comparison when Crabbe comes close to ANY of those averages, let alone all of them in the same season.

Of course, one poster predicted Crabbe would average 20/6/4 this season and make the all star team. So, if it's any consolation, you're not the only one who sees a similarity (in fantasy, if not reality) to Byron Scott.

BNM

 

Crabbe has shown over the course of his career that he cannot create for himself or for others. He cannot be relied on to bring the ball up the court as the situation dictates, and certainly not under pressure. Pat can and does. It does not appear to me that Crabbe is a better outside shooter than Connaughton; in fact, I feel more confident in Pat's shot than Allen's. Pat has shown so far this season that he can take and make shots under pressure, that Allen wouldn't even attempt. Pat is more active on the court, on offense and defense. I can't think of a single thing that Crabbe does better than Pat. Both are second round draft picks, and IMO, both have done well just to stick in the NBA. Neither are worth Crabbe's salary though, so I'm glad we have Pat and another team is paying Crabbe.

 

So, he can dunk, too? So, what. He was a dead-eye shooter, which is exactly
what you want you want next to a great passer.
1) The video doesn't show him going around his man, even once.
2) BNM provides no evidence of him Scott being able to create, either.
3) I WAS BEING FACETIOUS, HENCE THE SMILEY FACE!!

 

Don't argue with me anymore. You're wrong. Just fast forward to 2:49 of the video and be done now.

 

So, he can go around a guy who's running out at him, lol. Keep searching!

 

His stats put him as our worst defender getting regular minutes but sometimes the best defense is a good offense.

Also, and this is huge, our worst defender this year is better than our defense all last year.

 

That was a jab step, step dribble, down the lane dunk over 2 defenders.

Learn the game then post.

 

Impressive, no one guarding him.

 

You clearly don't have a clue about what you're talking about. He beat three to four Defenders on that play. I'm done debating with you on this because you don't have a clue of how he actually played.

 

Yes, I did, but you chose to ignore it. He averaged 4.1 apg in his 5th season.

Smiley, or not, your comparison was ridiculous and now you're defending it.

Scott: 21.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.9 spg in his 5th season.
Crabbe: 10.6 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.6 spg in his 5th season.

Before you jump all over me for the small sample size for Crabbe, I am being generous. Those 3.0 rpg, and 1.4 apg are career highs. It has yet to be seen if he can sustain those lofty numbers for an entire season.

BNM