I'd take RJ. RJ is a good jump shooter, Id say he's better at attacking then Rashard and he is the better defender. He is still only 25 too.
Richard Jefferson..Great defender, better athlete, better finisher. They are both good shooters, although Shard has better range and three point capability. RJ is able to hit those same shots frequently, however, but he is the better all around player. He is the full package. He rebounds, plays defense, attacks the basket, is a good passer, and can finish at the rim. He is also more experienced, having been to the playoffs every year of his career including two finals trips..
this is close. Rashard has more talent for sure, but RJ is a better defender. If i wanted a player to fit into a role to just score, i'd take Rahsard in a heart beat. but if i was starting from scratch, i'd pick RJ.
Im not sure about that, I think both can score at a similar rate. The thing is, RJ has such high FG% because he picks his spots on when to score. I think he is one of the best 2nd options in the league because of how efficient he is. I think RJ can score in more ways, he can post you up, drive by you and attack the rim, shoot the mid range shot and hit the three. Sure you can say Lewis can do most of those things as well, but then you factor in defense and athleticism and I think RJ gets it easily..
RJ takes 12 shots per game and scores 20ppg at a 50% clip. If he took more shots, he would score more, obviously. The thing is, he takes a secondary role behind Carter and picks his spots on when to score and take advantage of mismatches etc.
If carter werent there Jefferson would be averaging 24 ppg right now. Id say he is the better scorer here. He averages just about 20 ppg on 49 percent shooting. If he got more looks he would be edging Lewis at ppg. He is the better defender too. He is a great attacker and he has a consistent jumper.
RJ only takes 12 shots a game, he is the league's most efficient scorer in terms of how many shots he takes and how much he produces. If he were a team's main weapon, his scoring would go up as would anyone elses, but of course his percentages would drop slightly. I think both players are best fit as secondary scorers, something both of them are among the league's best at..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hoopskidd5 @ May 13 2006, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Richard Jefferson..Great defender, better athlete, better finisher. They are both good shooters, although Shard has better range and three point capability. RJ is able to hit those same shots frequently, however, but he is the better all around player. He is the full package. He rebounds, plays defense, attacks the basket, is a good passer, and can finish at the rim. He is also more experienced, having been to the playoffs every year of his career including two finals trips..</div>I couldnt of said it any better myself. Those are the reasons why i'd take RJ as well. Another point; He is the more effiecent player. He could score 25 points while only taking 10 shots while Lewis would probably have to have 15 or so. The offense doesnt have to run through RJ for him to be effective. With Lewis though, it has to more.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hoopskidd5 @ May 13 2006, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>RJ only takes 12 shots a game, he is the league's most efficient scorer in terms of how many shots he takes and how much he produces. If he were a team's main weapon, his scoring would go up as would anyone elses, but of course his percentages would drop slightly. I think both players are best fit as secondary scorers, something both of them are among the league's best at..</div>good post.but i must say that the reason RJ shoots such a good % is that he doesn't settle for jumpshots, which is a very good quality that Rashard needs to learn.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ May 13 2006, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Rashard Lewis could score 27 ppg if he was the first option.</div> I doubt it, Lewis a good player but I don't think he'd score that much.
Richard Jefferson. he is the most effecient scorer in the nba today and he plays defense and is smarter.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ May 13 2006, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>good post.but i must say that the reason RJ shoots such a good % is that he doesn't settle for jumpshots, which is a very good quality that Rashard needs to learn.</div>Exactly, but not many players these days are willing to do that. RJ always has been a player who was willing to go into the teeth of a defense and score from the interior. When he first came in the league, that was all he could do. He was known as a great defender, but his offense was suspect. As he gained more experience at the pro level, his gave evolved and he put more and more time into his shot, becoming and all-around offensive player who can attack you from different angles and in different methods. Put a quick guy on him to prevent him from slicing through your defense and he will simply shoot over him or back him up in the post. Put a bigger guy on him and he will evade him with his quickness and speed. He is very tough to guard and creates mismatches easily because of his versatility. I think he is one of the best, if not the best, players in the league to not have made an all-star team, and he is, in my opinion, the league's best second scoring option as well as its most effective, efficient player on the offensive end. He has been compared to Marion in his ability to rebound the ball as well as stretch the defense with his shot, and he always pesters his opponent with his defensive play. The league needs more players like Jefferson, and I absolutely love the way he plays and the affect he has on his team..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hoopskidd5 @ May 13 2006, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Richard Jefferson..Great defender, better athlete, better finisher. They are both good shooters, although Shard has better range and three point capability. RJ is able to hit those same shots frequently, however, but he is the better all around player. He is the full package. He rebounds, plays defense, attacks the basket, is a good passer, and can finish at the rim. He is also more experienced, having been to the playoffs every year of his career including two finals trips..</div>Perfectly said. To add onto that, I would take Jefferson if I needed someone for the playoffs because ever since this guys been here comming off the bench in his rookie year to now, he has contributed huge in the playoffs.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Universe @ May 13 2006, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Perfectly said. To add onto that, I would take Jefferson if I needed someone for the playoffs because ever since this guys been here comming off the bench in his rookie year to now, he has contributed huge in the playoffs.</div>In 5 seasons, the guy already has over 60 playoff games played. He has played in two finals series and been in the playoffs every year of his career. He definatly has faced playoff atmosphere pressure before and produced when his team needs him..
