Z vs. Nazr At this point in his career Z is simply not as good as Nazr. No if ands or buts about it hes just not as good
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting kobimel:</div><div class="quote_post">I'd say Nazr has REALLY improved this season, but come on, he's not better than Big Z other than in rebounding. Biz Z is the better scorer, passer, and shot blocker. Then, you've got Emeka, who, even if Ilgauskas doesn't get in, will probably go ahead of Nazr. Or at least he deserves to much more. Plus, I don't think there will be more than 2 centers when you've got the east with more than enough excellent guards and forwards. And we ALL know that, pound for pound, Wallace is better than Nazr. As 02civic said, who would you rather have starting for you, Nazr or Ben? And even if Wallace's offensive numbers aren't good, neither are Nazr's. He isn't exactly amazing on offense either. And Wallace is better on defense, rebounding, and passing. Even Jeff Foster should get the nod over Nazr. His stats are better, he's averaging 11 points and 12.5 rebounds. I think that better than 12 points and 9 rebounds.</div> Let's see...Nazr is averaging less than three points of what Big Z is averaging with less time and shooting at a much better percentage. Nazr is more rebounds than Big Z with again less minutes. Big Z however is a better shot blocker(barely) and passer I'll give you that. But Big Z is a weak on ball defender. Nazr is clearly superior at playing on ball defense. So yes Nazr is better than Big Z. As for Big Ben, assuming he and Nazr play the same amount of minutes, he is averaging less than one rebound more than Nazr. Nazr is beating Ben Wallace handily in points per game while averaging a full eight minutes less than him. If they both played the same amount of minutes Nazr would be winning by a ridiculous margin. Nazr is also shooting at MUCH better percentage. In case you're all wondering what's so important about the shooting percentage I'll tell you. Better shooting percentage means less wasted posessions. So Nazr is getting his points and is being productive while doing so. More productive than both Ben Wallace and Z. However Ben is clearly a better shot blocker than Mohammed. All of this proves Nazr is an all around better center than Big Ben and just plain better than Big Z. Just to let you all know I'm looking right at the official stats right now. Popularity aside, Nazr deserves to go. Period. And the numbers(and numbers never lie)say so.
It seems like someone is always trying to play the Knicks. Nazr has made a great improvement and is putting up solid 12 and 9 with the 3rd best FG% in the league. I never even knew about those other stats. But, as I said before, Nazr isn't the most popular player so, if he does not go, it will be due to popularity.
yes nazr is playing really well for the knicks. Hes been playing very well since he was traded to the knicks. i think he probally just needed a good point that would get him the rock and also i believe he could have just needed a chance to shine. Which he had neither here in atl. I'm proud for him and i agree with MRj18 that if he does not make the all-star team it will be based primarily on popularity. But since the coaches have a say so in who gos to the allstar game nazr will probally be there in my opinion.
