NEW YORK KNICKS (1/31/15)
9-38 Record (15th East)
-7.79 SRS (28th)
101.8 ORTG (26th)
110.5 DRTG (28th)
ROSTER
87 - Carmelo Anthony (SF/PF) - Sharpshooter
79 - Amar'e Stoudemire (C/PF) - Offensive-Minded Center
76 - Jose Calderon (PG/SG) - Reliable Playmaker
76 - Tim Hardaway Jr (SG/SF) - Aggressive Scorer
75 - Cole Aldrich (C) - Ravenous Rebounder
74 - Langston Galloway (SG/PG) - Skilled Shooter
74 - Shane Larkin (PG) - Athletic Point
73 - Lou Amundson (PF/C) - Interior Defender
72 - Jason Smith (C/PF) - Skilled Faceup Center
72 - Quincy Acy (PF) - Faceup Four
72 - Pablo Prigioni (PG/SG) - Reliable Playmaker
68 - Lance Thomas (SF/PF) - Quality Rebounder
68 - Travis Wear (SF/PF) - Perimeter Threat
UNEDITED
72 - Cleanthony Early (SF) - Shooter
70 - Andrea Bargnani (C/PF) - Faceup Center
EAST RATINGS
ATLANTIC: 76ers, Celtics, Knicks, Nets, Raptors
CENTRAL: Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers, Pacers, Pistons
SOUTHEAST: Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Magic, Wizards
WEST RATINGS
PACIFIC: Clippers, Kings, Lakers, Suns, Warriors
NORTHWEST: Jazz, Nuggets, Thunder, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers
SOUTHWEST: Grizzlies, Mavericks, Pelicans, Rockets, Spurs
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Carmelo Anthony (1/27/15)
87 Overall (-1)
Sharpshooter (SF/PF)
Outside Scoring ***
Defense **
Athleticism **
VITALS
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 240 (from 230)
Age: 30
INSIDE SCORING
83 S.Layup (-3)
82 D.Layup
87 P.Fade
64 P.Hook
88 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
87 S.Close (+5)
85 M.Close (+5)
91 S.Mid (+2)
88 M.Mid (+2)
79 S.3PT (-2)
75 M.3PT
79 FT
PLAYMAKING
84 B.Control (-7)
62 P.Vision (+3)
70 P.IQ
65 P.Acc (-1)
REBOUNDS
64 Box (+2)
55 OffReb
64 DefReb (+4)
DEFENSE
86 L.Quick
64 P.Percept
45 Block (-11)
74 S.Contest
61 Steal (+2)
50 DefCon
76 OBDef
75 PnRDef
70 HelpDef
75 PostDef (+5)
ATHLETICISM
45 S.Dunk (-10)
60 D.Dunk (-15)
85 Speed (-5)
85 Quick
65 Vert (-9)
76 Str (-4)
95 Stam
85 Dur
77 Hustle
BASKETBALL IQ
99 Shot IQ (+2)
95 Hands
90 OffCons (-9)
90 Potential
BADGES (3-8-7)
Acrobat (Silver)
Dream-Like Up & Under (Gold)
Hustle Points (Silver)
Post Hoperator (Gold)
Post Stepback Pro (Gold)
Drop-Stepper (Silver)
Hop-Stepper (Silver)
Post Spin Technician (Silver)
Deadeye (Gold)
Fade Ace (Gold)
Microwave (Gold)
Volume Shooter (Gold)
Shot Creator (Silver)
Unfazed (Silver)
Pet Move Size-Up (Silver)
Flashy Passer (Bronze)
Pick & Roll Maestro (Bronze)
Transition Finisher (Bronze)
ADD: Flashy Passer (Bronze)
DOWNGRADE: Acrobat (from Gold), Hustle Points (from Gold)
REMOVE: Lob City Passer (Gold), Tenacious Rebounder (Bronze), One Man Fastbreak (Bronze)
PERSONALITY (5)
All-Time Great
Closer
High Work Ethic
Pat My Back
Prime Time
REMOVE: Heart and Soul, Unpredictable
CONTRACT (5 years, 124.06M)
Option: Player
No-Trade: Yes
2015: 22.46
2016: 22.88
2017: 24.56
2018: 26.24
2019: 27.93
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Amare Stoudemire (1/27/15)
79 Overall (-1)
Offensive-Minded Center (C/PF)
Inside Scoring **
Rebounding **
Athleticism **
VITALS
Height: 6'10" (from 6'11")
Weight: 245
Age: 32
INSIDE SCORING
88 S.Layup (-7)
70 D.Layup
76 P.Fade (+5)
74 P.Hook (+10)
80 P.Control (+10)
OUTSIDE SCORING
75 S.Close
70 M.Close
66 S.Mid (-15)
63 M.Mid (-10)
60 S.3PT (+10)
58 M.3PT (+10)
71 FT
PLAYMAKING
50 B.Control (+5)
48 P.Vision (+6)
65 P.IQ
41 P.Acc (-7)
REBOUNDS
83 Box (+1)
76 OffReb (-4)
83 DefReb (-2)
DEFENSE
63 L.Quick
65 P.Percept
70 Block (-2)
73 S.Contest
61 Steal (+7)
45 DefCon (+5)
67 OBDef
69 PnRDef
75 HelpDef
75 PostDef (+5)
ATHLETICISM
80 S.Dunk
70 D.Dunk (-5)
71 Speed (-5)
63 Quick
65 Vert (-7)
82 Str
82 Stam
65 Dur (-3)
60 Hustle (-14)
BASKETBALL IQ
75 Shot IQ (-3)
80 Hands
70 OffCons (+10)
90 Potential (+2)
BADGES (3/2/0)
Screen Outlet (Silver)
Drop-Stepper (Bronze)
Hustle Points (Bronze)
Post Spin Technician (Bronze)
Posterizer (Silver)
ADD: Drop-Stepper (Bronze), Post Spin Technician (Bronze), Posterizer (Silver)
PERSONALITY (1)
Heart and Soul
ADD: Heart and Soul
REMOVE: Unpredictable
CONTRACT (1 year, 23.41M)
2015: 23.41
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Jose Calderon (1/27/15)
76 Overall (+1)
Reliable Playmaker (PG/SG)
Playmaking **
Outside Scoring **
Rebounding **
VITALS
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 200 (from 211)
Age: 33
INSIDE SCORING
70 S.Layup (-5)
72 D.Layup
35 P.Fade
25 P.Hook
26 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
63 S.Close (-15)
63 M.Close (-15)
80 S.Mid (+2)
75 M.Mid (+3)
86 S.3PT
84 M.3PT
88 FT (-6)
PLAYMAKING
82 B.Control (+2)
68 P.Vision (+4)
90 P.IQ
99 P.Acc (+12)
REBOUNDS
51 Box (+22)
36 OffReb (+8)
51 DefReb (+26)
DEFENSE
83 L.Quick
49 P.Percept
37 Block (+8)
58 S.Contest
58 Steal
40 DefCon
58 OBDef
64 PnRDef
53 HelpDef
47 PostDef
ATHLETICISM
25 S.Dunk
25 D.Dunk
83 Speed
85 Quick
60 Vert (-6)
40 Str (+10)
85 Stam (-4)
80 Dur (+2)
70 Hustle (+2)
BASKETBALL IQ
67 Shot IQ (-17)
90 Hands (+20)
45 OffCons (+5)
80 Potential (+2)
BADGES (2/3/3)
King of Euros (Silver)
Acrobat (Bronze)
Corner Specialist (Silver)
Flashy Passer (Gold)
Lob City Passer (Gold)
Pick & Roll Maestro (Gold)
Break Starter (Silver)
Pick Dodger (Bronze)
DOWNGRADE: King of Euros (from Gold)
REMOVE: Hop-Stepper (Bronze), Spin Lay-In (Bronze)
PERSONALITY (3)
Cool and Collected
Laid Back
Low Ego
CONTRACT (3 years, 22.21M)
2015: 7.10
2016: 7.40
2017: 7.71
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Tim Hardaway Jr (1/27/15)
76 Overall (+1)
Aggressive Scorer (SG/SF)
Outside Scoring **
Athleticism **
Playmaking **
VITALS
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 210 (from 205)
Age: 22
INSIDE SCORING
77 S.Layup (-5)
79 D.Layup
53 P.Fade
36 P.Hook
38 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
64 S.Close (+3)
60 M.Close (+2)
76 S.Mid (-6)
74 M.Mid (-9)
78 S.3PT (+1)
76 M.3PT (+1)
83 FT
PLAYMAKING
80 B.Control
57 P.Vision (+20)
71 P.IQ (-10)
72 P.Acc (-8)
REBOUNDS
48 Box (+21)
30 OffReb (+2)
48 DefReb (+23)
DEFENSE
87 L.Quick
40 P.Percept
43 Block (+7)
55 S.Contest
52 Steal (-5)
35 DefCon
56 OBDef
60 PnRDef
63 HelpDef
45 PostDef
ATHLETICISM
35 S.Dunk
70 D.Dunk (-8)
82 Speed
83 Quick
78 Vert
61 Str (+6)
84 Stam (+3)
95 Dur (+12)
75 Hustle (-8)
BASKETBALL IQ
82 Shot IQ (+14)
75 Hands
45 OffCons
80 Potential (-2)
BADGES (2/0/0)
Microwave (Bronze)
Posterizer (Bronze)
DOWNGRADE: Microwave (from Silver)
REMOVE: Corner Specialist (Silver)
PERSONALITY (1)
Spark Plug
CONTRACT (3 years, 4.84M)
Opt: Team
2015: 1.25
2016: 1.30
2017: 2.28
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Cole Aldrich (1/27/15)
75 Overall (+8)
Ravenous Rebounder (C)
Rebounding ***
Inside Scoring *
Defense *
VITALS
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 250 (from 245)
Age: 26
INSIDE SCORING
88 S.Layup (+5)
41 D.Layup
40 P.Fade
66 P.Hook
65 P.Control (+7)
OUTSIDE SCORING
72 S.Close (+7)
64 M.Close (+10)
50 S.Mid (+15)
39 M.Mid
25 S.3PT
25 M.3PT
77 FT (+2)
PLAYMAKING
35 B.Control
51 P.Vision (+20)
68 P.IQ
49 P.Acc (+19)
REBOUNDS
91 Box (+15)
80 OffReb (+7)
91 DefReb (+17)
DEFENSE
41 L.Quick (+10)
60 P.Percept (+5)
76 Block
64 S.Contest (+3)
65 Steal (+10)
60 DefCon (+10)
58 OBDef
64 PnRDef
69 HelpDef
70 PostDef
ATHLETICISM
70 S.Dunk
45 D.Dunk
67 Speed
41 Quick (+10)
50 Vert (+9)
64 Str (+9)
80 Stam (+8)
80 Dur (+5)
80 Hustle (+1)
BASKETBALL IQ
60 Shot IQ (-20)
55 Hands (+20)
45 OffCons
75 Potential (+8)
BADGES (3/0/0)
Scrapper (Bronze)
Tenacious Rebounder (Bronze)
Bruiser (Bronze)
ADD: Tenacious Rebounder (Bronze), Bruiser (Bronze)
REMOVE: Hustle Points (Bronze)
CONTRACT (1 year, 915K)
2015: 915K (from 981K)
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Langston Galloway (2/8/15)
74 Overall (+1)
Skilled Shooter (SG/PG)
Outside Scoring **
Athleticism **
Playmaking **
VITALS
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200 (from 188)
Age: 23
INSIDE SCORING
70 S.Layup (-10)
72 D.Layup (-5)
37 P.Fade
25 P.Hook
28 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
60 S.Close
60 M.Close (-2)
85 S.Mid (+3)
85 M.Mid
77 S.3PT (-3)
76 M.3PT (-6)
73 FT (-10)
PLAYMAKING
79 B.Control
61 P.Vision (+1)
71 P.IQ
80 P.Acc (+8)
REBOUNDS
55 Box (+21)
46 OffReb (+13)
55 DefReb (+25)
DEFENSE
85 L.Quick
52 P.Percept
40 Block (-12)
57 S.Contest
71 Steal (+7)
35 DefCon (+5)
59 OBDef (+5)
58 PnRDef
57 HelpDef (+5)
35 PostDef (+5)
ATHLETICISM
30 S.Dunk (+5)
60 D.Dunk (+5)
85 Speed
86 Quick
86 Vert
46 Str (-2)
83 Stam
80 Dur
70 Hustle
BASKETBALL IQ
75 Shot IQ (+11)
70 Hands (+9)
55 OffCons (+5)
75 Potential (+3)
BADGES (1/0/0)
Scrapper (Bronze)
CONTRACT (2 years, 1.35M)
Option: Team (from None)
2015: 507K
2016: 845K (from 0)
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Shane Larkin (1/27/15)
74 Overall (+2)
Athletic Point (PG)
Athleticism ***
Playmaking **
Outside Scoring **
VITALS
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 175 (from 176)
Age: 22
INSIDE SCORING
79 S.Layup (+12)
75 D.Layup
28 P.Fade
25 P.Hook
26 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
60 S.Close (-11)
58 M.Close (-11)
77 S.Mid (+5)
74 M.Mid (+5)
79 S.3PT (-1)
76 M.3PT (-2)
76 FT (-8)
PLAYMAKING
84 B.Control
61 P.Vision (+4)
76 P.IQ
74 P.Acc
REBOUNDS
47 Box (+22)
33 OffReb (+8)
47 DefReb (+22)
DEFENSE
95 L.Quick
60 P.Percept
38 Block (+12)
52 S.Contest
87 Steal (+22)
40 DefCon (+5)
68 OBDef (+9)
70 PnRDef
54 HelpDef
30 PostDef (+5)
ATHLETICISM
25 S.Dunk
25 D.Dunk
98 Speed
95 Quick
99 Vert (+4)
55 Str (+14)
82 Stam (-4)
80 Dur
80 Hustle (-1)
BASKETBALL IQ
59 Shot IQ (-4)
70 Hands (-2)
35 OffCons (+5)
75 Potential (-1)
BADGES (3/0/0)
Pick & Roll Maestro (Bronze)
Pick Pocket (Bronze)
One Man Fastbreak (Bronze)
ADD: Pick Pocket (Bronze)
PERSONALITY (1)
Expressive
CONTRACT (1 year, 1.61M)
Option: None (from Team)
2015: 1.61
2016: 0 (from 1.67)
2017: 0 (from 2.58)
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Lou Amundson (1/28/15)
73 Overall (+6)
Interior Defender (PF/C)
Rebounding **
Defense **
Athleticism **
VITALS
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 225
Age: 32
INSIDE SCORING
78 S.Layup (-6)
58 D.Layup
50 P.Fade
54 P.Hook
59 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
58 S.Close (-10)
47 M.Close
62 S.Mid
44 M.Mid
25 S.3PT
25 M.3PT
44 FT (-5)
PLAYMAKING
40 B.Control (+5)
45 P.Vision (+20)
45 P.IQ (+20)
45 P.Acc (+20)
REBOUNDS
70 Box (+8)
95 OffReb (+29)
70 DefReb (+9)
DEFENSE
67 L.Quick (+10)
60 P.Percept (+5)
77 Block (+10)
76 S.Contest
63 Steal (-10)
55 DefCon (+10)
70 OBDef
73 PnRDef
77 HelpDef
75 PostDef (+5)
ATHLETICISM
65 S.Dunk (+5)
60 D.Dunk (+9)
67 Speed (+5)
67 Quick (+10)
78 Vert
76 Str (+1)
77 Stam
80 Dur (-1)
90 Hustle (+8)
BASKETBALL IQ
48 Shot IQ (-1)
50 Hands (+8)
35 OffCons
75 Potential (+8)
BADGES (0/0/2)
Scrapper (Gold)
Charge Card (Gold)
ADD: Scrapper (Gold), Charge Card (Gold)
PERSONALITY (1)
Low Ego
ADD: Low Ego
CONTRACT
2015: 915K (from 507K)
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Jason Smith (2/8/15)
72 Overall (-2)
Skilled Faceup Center (C/PF)
Outside Scoring ***
Athleticism **
Playmaking **
VITALS
Height: 7'0"
Weight: 245 (from 240)
Age: 28
INSIDE SCORING
72 S.Layup (-16)
47 D.Layup
61 P.Fade
50 P.Hook
64 P.Control (+7)
OUTSIDE SCORING
94 S.Close (+5)
75 M.Close
84 S.Mid (-2)
75 M.Mid
74 S.3PT (+38)
62 M.3PT (+32)
83 FT (+5)
PLAYMAKING
40 B.Control (+5)
55 P.Vision (+27)
62 P.IQ (+10)
52 P.Acc (+25)
REBOUNDS
57 Box (-8)
60 OffReb (-16)
57 DefReb (-8)
DEFENSE
50 L.Quick (+5)
60 P.Percept
53 Block (-37)
51 S.Contest
56 Steal
45 DefCon (-20)
54 OBDef (+5)
66 PnRDef
75 HelpDef (-5)
70 PostDef
ATHLETICISM
70 S.Dunk
45 D.Dunk
72 Speed
55 Quick (+10)
75 Vert (-10)
73 Str
82 Stam (+4)
60 Dur (-10)
65 Hustle (+19)
BASKETBALL IQ
68 Shot IQ (-10)
80 Hands (+2)
50 OffCons (-10)
75 Potential (+1)
BADGES (1/1/0)
Screen Outlet (Silver)
Break Starter (Bronze)
PERSONALITY (2)
Enforcer
Expressive
CONTRACT (1 year, 3.28M)
2015: 3.28
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Quincy Acy (1/27/15)
72 Overall (0)
Faceup Four (PF)
Rebounding **
Athleticism **
Outside Scoring **
VITALS
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 240 (from 225)
Age: 24
INSIDE SCORING
87 S.Layup (+14)
60 D.Layup
62 P.Fade
60 P.Hook
68 P.Control (+2)
OUTSIDE SCORING
87 S.Close (+17)
78 M.Close (+17)
76 S.Mid (+15)
67 M.Mid (+10)
76 S.3PT (+1)
67 M.3PT (+9)
73 FT (-1)
PLAYMAKING
45 B.Control (+10)
50 P.Vision (+20)
64 P.IQ
44 P.Acc (+11)
REBOUNDS
77 Box (-3)
61 OffReb (-21)
77 DefReb (-1)
DEFENSE
65 L.Quick (+5)
55 P.Percept (+10)
44 Block (-29)
67 S.Contest
56 Steal (-12)
45 DefCon (+5)
62 OBDef
60 PnRDef
69 HelpDef
60 PostDef (+5)
ATHLETICISM
85 S.Dunk
75 D.Dunk (-3)
75 Speed
70 Quick (+10)
80 Vert (+2)
70 Str (+2)
78 Stam (+3)
80 Dur
85 Hustle (-3)
BASKETBALL IQ
56 Shot IQ (-14)
60 Hands (+2)
45 OffCons (+20)
75 Potential (+3)
BADGES (1/2/0)
Scrapper (Bronze)
Charge Card (Silver)
Posterizer (Silver)
ADD: Posterizer (Silver)
PERSONALITY (1)
Swagger
ADD: Swagger
CONTRACT (1 year, 915K)
2015: 915K
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Pablo Prigioni (1/27/15)
72 Overall (0)
Reliable Playmaker (PG/SG)
Playmaking **
Outside Scoring **
Rebounding **
VITALS
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 185
Age: 37
INSIDE SCORING
77 S.Layup (+4)
70 D.Layup
33 P.Fade
25 P.Hook
25 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
64 S.Close (+4)
64 M.Close
79 S.Mid (+5)
75 M.Mid (+5)
83 S.3PT (-1)
80 M.3PT
87 FT (-2)
PLAYMAKING
81 B.Control
65 P.Vision (+1)
85 P.IQ
68 P.Acc (-14)
REBOUNDS
47 Box (+8)
38 OffReb (-6)
47 DefReb (+8)
DEFENSE
80 L.Quick
69 P.Percept (+30)
36 Block (+10)
48 S.Contest
93 Steal (+10)
45 DefCon (+5)
58 OBDef (+7)
64 PnRDef
64 HelpDef (+20)
45 PostDef (+20)
ATHLETICISM
25 S.Dunk
25 D.Dunk
78 Speed
80 Quick
57 Vert
37 Str (+1)
81 Stam
75 Dur (+1)
80 Hustle (+1)
BASKETBALL IQ
59 Shot IQ (-19)
80 Hands
45 OffCons (+5)
75 Potential (+3)
BADGES (2/0/1)
Corner Specialist (Gold)
Interceptor (Bronze)
Pick Pocket (Bronze)
PERSONALITY (1)
Mentor
ADD: Mentor
CONTRACT (2 years, 3.40M)
Option: Team (from None)
2015: 1.66
2016: 1.74 (290K Guaranteed)
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Cleanthony Early
72 Overall (+1)
Shooter (SF)
Outside Scoring **
Athleticism **
Defense *
VITALS
Height: 6'8" (from 6'7")
Weight: 220 (from 210)
Age: 23
CONTRACT (2 years, 1.35M)
2015: 507K (from 571K)
2016: 845K (from 816K)
2017: 0 (from 947K)
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Andrea Bargnani
70 Overall
Faceup Center (C/PF)
Outside Scoring ***
Inside Scoring **
Rebounding *
VITALS
Height: 7'0"
Weight: 245 (from 250)
Age: 29
CONTRACT (1 year, 11.50M)
2015: 11.50
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Lance Thomas (1/28/15)
68 Overall (+2)
Quality Rebounder (SF/PF)
Athleticism **
Rebounding **
Defense *
VITALS
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 225
Age: 26
INSIDE SCORING
77 S.Layup
68 D.Layup
57 P.Fade
55 P.Hook
62 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
68 S.Close (+10)
60 M.Close (+2)
68 S.Mid (+4)
60 M.Mid (+3)
30 S.3PT
30 M.3PT (-14)
76 FT (+4)
PLAYMAKING
61 B.Control
52 P.Vision (+18)
58 P.IQ
51 P.Acc (+11)
REBOUNDS
58 Box (+9)
55 OffReb (-19)
58 DefReb (+9)
DEFENSE
70 L.Quick
58 P.Percept
42 Block (-2)
61 S.Contest
57 Steal (+1)
45 DefCon (+15)
64 OBDef (+10)
58 PnRDef
60 HelpDef (+10)
68 PostDef
ATHLETICISM
55 S.Dunk
72 D.Dunk
72 Speed
70 Quick
72 Vert
61 Str (+11)
80 Stam
85 Dur (+2)
90 Hustle (+7)
BASKETBALL IQ
59 Shot IQ (+11)
60 Hands (+1)
35 OffCons (+10)
70 Potential (+3)
BADGES (0/0/0)
Scrapper (Bronze)
ADD: Scrapper (Bronze)
PERSONALITY (1)
Low Ego
ADD: Low Ego
CONTRACT
2015: 915K (from 507K)
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Travis Wear (1/28/15)
68 Overall (+2)
Perimeter Threat (SF/PF)
Outside Scoring **
Defense *
Athleticism *
VITALS
Height: 6'10"
Weight: 225 (from 230)
Age: 24
INSIDE SCORING
67 S.Layup (-10)
56 D.Layup
60 P.Fade
62 P.Hook
50 P.Control
OUTSIDE SCORING
76 S.Close (+5)
69 M.Close
74 S.Mid (-2)
70 M.Mid
79 S.3PT
72 M.3PT
81 FT
PLAYMAKING
55 B.Control (+6)
53 P.Vision (+10)
51 P.IQ
48 P.Acc (+8)
REBOUNDS
55 Box (+15)
46 OffReb (+5)
55 DefReb (-3)
DEFENSE
60 L.Quick
64 P.Percept
46 Block (-20)
60 S.Contest (+1)
57 Steal (+11)
35 DefCon (+5)
55 OBDef (+5)
54 PnRDef
58 HelpDef
55 PostDef (+5)
ATHLETICISM
50 S.Dunk
40 D.Dunk (-10)
60 Speed
62 Quick
52 Vert
49 Str (+9)
78 Stam
80 Dur
80 Hustle (-9)
BASKETBALL IQ
60 Shot IQ (+10)
80 Hands (+1)
40 OffCons
75 Potential (+2)
BADGES (0/1/0)
Charge Card (Silver)
PERSONALITY (1)
Low Ego
ADD: Low Ego
CONTRACT (1 year, 507K)
2015: 507K
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
2015 All-Star Predictions - Who will be the big snub?
SPOILERS: Either Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard, or Russell Westbrook will be snubbed from the All-Star team today by the coaches (partly owing to the coach voting restriction of two Guards, three Front Court, two Wild Cards).
Using Win Shares and Player Efficiency Rating I want to examine who the top options are at each position, as well as reflect on last season to see if we can discern any trends.
Players are sorted by WS (minimum 3.0, with only notable exceptions). Data as of 1/28.
2015 EAST GUARDS
7.3 Jimmy Butler (20.9 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
6.1 Kyle Lowry (22.0 PER) - STARTER
5.7 Jeff Teague (22.5 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.4 Kyrie Irving (20.3 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.3 John Wall (21.1 PER) - STARTER
5.1 Kyle Korver (15.8 PER)
3.9 Kemba Walker (18.7 PER)
3.8 Brandon Knight (18.3 PER)
3.6 Louis Williams (19.6 PER)
3.3 Brandon Jennings (19.5 PER)
3.1 Khris Middleton (15.3 PER)
2.3 Dwyane Wade (22.5 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
The argument that Kyle Korver should be the Hawks' fourth all-star is starting to make waves, but I think at the end of the day Kyrie Irving and Dwayne Wade still have to get respect. Last year these guys were starters, and it's not like their games have slipped! Korver would be my choice as an injury replacement, which is how players of his ilk usually make the team. Anyone really serious about Korver should take a look at the list of west players that WON'T make the team.
2014 EAST GUARDS
7.3 Kyle Lowry (20.4 PER)
5.2 Lance Stephenson (15.9 PER)
4.7 George Hill (14.0 PER)
4.5 John Wall (19.8 PER) - RESERVE
4.4 DeMar DeRozan (17.9 PER) - RESERVE
3.8 Kyrie Irving (20.2 PER) - STARTER
3.6 Kyle Korver (13.9 PER)
3.3 Dwyane Wade (21.3 PER) - STARTER
3.0 Kemba Walker (17.9 PER)
2.6 Joe Johnson (14.9 PER) - RESERVE
Last season's Pacers team is a great example of why we shouldn't go crazy over team record. And oh man does Kyle Lowry's snub for Joe Johnson look extremely foolish in hindsight. NBA coaches are human too!
2015 EAST FRONT COURT
5.6 Pau Gasol (22.2 PER) - STARTER
5.5 LeBron James (26.1 PER) - STARTER
5.3 Al Horford (21.3 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.3 Paul Millsap (19.9 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.0 Kevin Love (18.9 PER)
4.7 Jonas Valanciunas (20.4 PER)
4.3 Nikola Vucevic (22.1 PER)
4.1 Marcin Gortat (16.9 PER)
4.0 Patrick Patterson (15.7 PER)
3.9 DeMarre Carroll (14.4 PER)
3.9 Greg Monroe (20.7 PER)
3.8 Tristan Thompson (16.0 PER)
3.8 Paul Pierce (16.6 PER)
3.6 Andre Drummond (20.0 PER)
3.4 Chris Bosh (21.0 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
3.4 Tyler Zeller (19.5 PER)
3.3 Luol Deng (17.0 PER)
3.2 Mason Plumlee (20.1 PER)
3.2 Jared Sullinger (18.2 PER)
3.1 Taj Gibson (16.8 PER)
3.1 Jared Dudley (13.9 PER)
3.0 Amir Johnson (15.6 PER)
3.0 Giannis Antetokounmpo (14.7 PER)
2.7 Carmelo Anthony (21.6 PER) - STARTER
Millsap was an all-star last season on similar production. Horford would have been a lock had he not suffered a season-ending injury. Statistically those guys are stars, the Hawks record only confirms that they'll get love from the coaches. I think Bosh has the inside track for the final spot even though the Heat aren't playing well. Kevin Love's individual production is not up to it's usual standard and it's difficult to justify his place at the game, even though his team is winning more than Bosh's. Jonas Valanciunas, Nikola Vucevic, and Greg Monroe aren't established enough yet to uproot a star like Bosh.
2014 EAST FRONT COURT 9.0 LeBron James (28.7 PER) - STARTER
7.5 Paul George (22.0 PER) - STARTER
6.0 Carmelo Anthony (24.9 PER) - STARTER
5.3 Joakim Noah (19.1 PER) - RESERVE
5.2 Andre Drummond (21.4 PER)
4.9 Chris Bosh (20.5 PER) - RESERVE
4.5 Roy Hibbert (16.5 PER) - RESERVE
4.3 Paul Millsap (20.3 PER) - RESERVE
4.2 David West (16.6 PER)
4.0 Anderson Varejao (17.5 PER)
3.9 Trevor Ariza (15.9 PER)
3.9 Amir Johnson (15.3 PER)
3.8 Arron Afflalo (17.6 PER)
3.7 Marcin Gortat (15.9 PER)
3.6 Al Jefferson (21.5 PER)
3.4 Mike Dunleavy (13.6 PER)
3.4 DeMarre Carroll (13.1 PER)
3.3 Josh McRoberts (13.4 PER)
3.3 Martell Webster (12.8 PER)
3.1 Greg Monroe (17.5 PER)
3.1 Spencer Hawes (16.8 PER)
3.1 Brandon Bass (15.1 PER)
3.1 Jonas Valanciunas (14.7 PER)
3.0 Al Horford (22.2 PER)
3.0 Luol Deng (16.7 PER)
3.0 Taj Gibson (15.2 PER)
I was no fan of Roy Hibbert making the All-Star team, and he got exposed in the second half of the season. In hindsight I'm sure most would have rather taken Jefferson. As stated before, Horford would have been a lock if not for his injury.
2015 WEST GUARDS
9.9 James Harden (27.9 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
8.3 Stephen Curry (27.0 PER) - STARTER
8.2 Chris Paul (24.7 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
7.1 Damian Lillard (22.1 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.9 Klay Thompson (22.7 PER) - PROJECTED INJURY REPLACEMENT
4.9 Wesley Matthews (16.0 PER)
4.6 Ty Lawson (19.3 PER)
4.5 Mike Conley (20.1 PER)
4.5 Eric Bledsoe (19.5 PER)
4.0 Russell Westbrook (27.2 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
4.0 Danny Green (15.3 PER)
3.8 Darren Collison (17.9 PER)
3.8 Goran Dragic (17.5 PER)
3.4 Isaiah Thomas (20.0 PER)
3.4 Cory Joseph (15.8 PER)
3.4 Courtney Lee (13.3 PER)
3.3 J.J. Redick (14.9 PER)
3.1 Jrue Holiday (18.6 PER)
3.0 Monta Ellis (18.4 PER)
0.1 Kobe Bryant (17.5 PER) - STARTER
Allow me to break the day's biggest news story in advance. Klay Thompson will get snubbed. The coaches can only take a maximum of four guards, and Klay is number five on that list. Kobe Bryant's starting nod from the fans (which really should have gone to James Harden) is what's keeping Klay from getting selected, not the coaches.
Expect Commissioner Adam Silver to make a quick announcement that Klay will be Kobe's injury replacement, to brush this under the rug. Klay and the Warriors are having a phenomenal year and there is no doubt the NBA wants him in the big game.
2014 WEST GUARDS
7.0 Chris Paul (27.4 PER) - RESERVE
6.8 Stephen Curry (22.8 PER) - STARTER
5.8 Goran Dragic (21.8 PER)
5.7 James Harden (21.1 PER) - RESERVE
5.5 Damian Lillard (18.8 PER) - RESERVE
5.4 Mike Conley (21.2 PER)
5.4 Wesley Matthews (17.3 PER)
5.0 Isaiah Thomas (21.3 PER)
4.8 Ty Lawson (20.1 PER)
4.4 Tony Parker (20.1 PER) - RESERVE
4.1 Kevin Martin (17.0 PER)
3.9 Klay Thompson (13.7 PER)
3.8 Jose Calderon (15.4 PER)
3.5 Manu Ginobili (19.3 PER)
3.4 Darren Collison (17.2 PER)
3.3 Jamal Crawford (16.9 PER)
3.3 Ricky Rubio (15.2 PER)
3.2 Gerald Green (15.4 PER)
3.0 Reggie Jackson (16.0 PER)
3.0 Marco Belinelli (15.0 PER)
3.0 Jeremy Lamb (14.9 PER)
-0.3 Kobe Bryant (11.3 PER) - STARTER
This makes the second straight season that Kobe Bryant has not deserved All-Star status. Fans will surely be in an uproar over Klay's snubbing, but they have no one to look at but themselves. Want to avoid this scenario next year? Stop voting for Kobe. His time has passed. Let him earn it.
Tony Parker's selection over Goran Dragic was dubious last year, however the position is so stacked this year that there's no shot of a questionable player making it.
2015 WEST FRONT COURT
9.2 Anthony Davis (31.8 PER) - STARTER
6.7 DeAndre Jordan (20.2 PER)
6.6 Tyson Chandler (21.0 PER)
6.1 Marc Gasol (22.6 PER) - STARTER
6.0 Blake Griffin (22.9 PER) - STARTER
4.9 LaMarcus Aldridge (22.4 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
4.7 Tim Duncan (22.1 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
4.7 Dirk Nowitzki (21.4 PER)
4.7 Draymond Green (15.9 PER)
4.5 Gordon Hayward (19.9 PER)
4.4 Derrick Favors (22.3 PER)
4.3 Zach Randolph (21.3 PER)
4.2 Harrison Barnes (13.8 PER)
3.9 Rudy Gobert (21.8 PER)
3.8 Kevin Durant (28.6 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
3.8 Rudy Gay (19.6 PER)
3.7 Chandler Parsons (16.2 PER)
3.7 Serge Ibaka (15.8 PER)
3.6 DeMarcus Cousins (25.7 PER)
3.5 Trevor Ariza (11.9 PER)
3.4 Ed Davis (18.0 PER)
3.3 Kawhi Leonard (20.0 PER)
3.2 Gorgui Dieng (18.1 PER)
3.1 Markieff Morris (17.0 PER)
3.1 Ryan Anderson (16.4 PER)
3.0 Donatas Motiejunas (13.9 PER)
Picking the PF/C reserves is really difficult. Do we honor Cousins' numbers or do we honor Dirk and Duncan due to the winning ways of the Mavericks and Spurs? In the end I chose Duncan (this might be his final All-Star game) but would not be upset if Cousins made it. With the game being played in New York I wouldn't be upset with Tyson Chandler getting the call as an injury replacement if Aldridge can't go.
2014 WEST FRONT COURT 12.0 Kevin Durant (31.1 PER) - STARTER
8.6 Kevin Love (26.8 PER) - STARTER
7.1 Blake Griffin (22.9 PER) - STARTER
6.2 DeAndre Jordan (17.2 PER)
5.9 Anthony Davis (26.8 PER) - INJURY REPLACEMENT
5.9 Dirk Nowitzki (23.8 PER) - RESERVE
5.9 LaMarcus Aldridge (23.3 PER) - RESERVE
5.6 David Lee (19.3 PER)
5.4 Dwight Howard (21.1 PER) - RESERVE
5.5 Nikola Pekovic (20.7 PER)
5.1 Serge Ibaka (19.1 PER)
5.1 Chandler Parsons (16.8 PER)
4.6 Robin Lopez (16.8 PER)
4.5 DeMarcus Cousins (26.5 PER)
4.4 Nicolas Batum (15.9 PER)
4.3 Andrew Bogut (17.2 PER)
4.2 Tim Duncan (21.5 PER)
4.0 Terrence Jones (18.5 PER)
4.0 Kawhi Leonard (17.6 PER)
3.8 Channing Frye (15.5 PER)
3.5 Markieff Morris (19.1 PER)
3.4 Andre Iguodala (14.4 PER)
3.2 P.J. Tucker (13.2 PER)
3.1 Kenneth Faried (18.4 PER)
3.0 Boris Diaw (15.2 PER)
Anthony Davis was snubbed last season, which is why Klay Thompson shouldn't feel too badly about it. Dwight Howard really fell off and doesn't have a realistic chance of being taken again anytime soon. Dirk isn't as good as he was last season, and the field is a bit more crowded than it was.
If the format allowed, I would take Klay as a "frontcourt" player and not lose any sleep. Still, it's a tall order to be snub both Dirk and Duncan when they're still this good. Especially when Kobe Bryant doesn't even have to play a game next season and he'll still get voted in.
Using Win Shares and Player Efficiency Rating I want to examine who the top options are at each position, as well as reflect on last season to see if we can discern any trends.
Players are sorted by WS (minimum 3.0, with only notable exceptions). Data as of 1/28.
2015 EAST GUARDS
7.3 Jimmy Butler (20.9 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
6.1 Kyle Lowry (22.0 PER) - STARTER
5.7 Jeff Teague (22.5 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.4 Kyrie Irving (20.3 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.3 John Wall (21.1 PER) - STARTER
5.1 Kyle Korver (15.8 PER)
3.9 Kemba Walker (18.7 PER)
3.8 Brandon Knight (18.3 PER)
3.6 Louis Williams (19.6 PER)
3.3 Brandon Jennings (19.5 PER)
3.1 Khris Middleton (15.3 PER)
2.3 Dwyane Wade (22.5 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
The argument that Kyle Korver should be the Hawks' fourth all-star is starting to make waves, but I think at the end of the day Kyrie Irving and Dwayne Wade still have to get respect. Last year these guys were starters, and it's not like their games have slipped! Korver would be my choice as an injury replacement, which is how players of his ilk usually make the team. Anyone really serious about Korver should take a look at the list of west players that WON'T make the team.
2014 EAST GUARDS
7.3 Kyle Lowry (20.4 PER)
5.2 Lance Stephenson (15.9 PER)
4.7 George Hill (14.0 PER)
4.5 John Wall (19.8 PER) - RESERVE
4.4 DeMar DeRozan (17.9 PER) - RESERVE
3.8 Kyrie Irving (20.2 PER) - STARTER
3.6 Kyle Korver (13.9 PER)
3.3 Dwyane Wade (21.3 PER) - STARTER
3.0 Kemba Walker (17.9 PER)
2.6 Joe Johnson (14.9 PER) - RESERVE
Last season's Pacers team is a great example of why we shouldn't go crazy over team record. And oh man does Kyle Lowry's snub for Joe Johnson look extremely foolish in hindsight. NBA coaches are human too!
2015 EAST FRONT COURT
5.6 Pau Gasol (22.2 PER) - STARTER
5.5 LeBron James (26.1 PER) - STARTER
5.3 Al Horford (21.3 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.3 Paul Millsap (19.9 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.0 Kevin Love (18.9 PER)
4.7 Jonas Valanciunas (20.4 PER)
4.3 Nikola Vucevic (22.1 PER)
4.1 Marcin Gortat (16.9 PER)
4.0 Patrick Patterson (15.7 PER)
3.9 DeMarre Carroll (14.4 PER)
3.9 Greg Monroe (20.7 PER)
3.8 Tristan Thompson (16.0 PER)
3.8 Paul Pierce (16.6 PER)
3.6 Andre Drummond (20.0 PER)
3.4 Chris Bosh (21.0 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
3.4 Tyler Zeller (19.5 PER)
3.3 Luol Deng (17.0 PER)
3.2 Mason Plumlee (20.1 PER)
3.2 Jared Sullinger (18.2 PER)
3.1 Taj Gibson (16.8 PER)
3.1 Jared Dudley (13.9 PER)
3.0 Amir Johnson (15.6 PER)
3.0 Giannis Antetokounmpo (14.7 PER)
2.7 Carmelo Anthony (21.6 PER) - STARTER
Millsap was an all-star last season on similar production. Horford would have been a lock had he not suffered a season-ending injury. Statistically those guys are stars, the Hawks record only confirms that they'll get love from the coaches. I think Bosh has the inside track for the final spot even though the Heat aren't playing well. Kevin Love's individual production is not up to it's usual standard and it's difficult to justify his place at the game, even though his team is winning more than Bosh's. Jonas Valanciunas, Nikola Vucevic, and Greg Monroe aren't established enough yet to uproot a star like Bosh.
2014 EAST FRONT COURT 9.0 LeBron James (28.7 PER) - STARTER
7.5 Paul George (22.0 PER) - STARTER
6.0 Carmelo Anthony (24.9 PER) - STARTER
5.3 Joakim Noah (19.1 PER) - RESERVE
5.2 Andre Drummond (21.4 PER)
4.9 Chris Bosh (20.5 PER) - RESERVE
4.5 Roy Hibbert (16.5 PER) - RESERVE
4.3 Paul Millsap (20.3 PER) - RESERVE
4.2 David West (16.6 PER)
4.0 Anderson Varejao (17.5 PER)
3.9 Trevor Ariza (15.9 PER)
3.9 Amir Johnson (15.3 PER)
3.8 Arron Afflalo (17.6 PER)
3.7 Marcin Gortat (15.9 PER)
3.6 Al Jefferson (21.5 PER)
3.4 Mike Dunleavy (13.6 PER)
3.4 DeMarre Carroll (13.1 PER)
3.3 Josh McRoberts (13.4 PER)
3.3 Martell Webster (12.8 PER)
3.1 Greg Monroe (17.5 PER)
3.1 Spencer Hawes (16.8 PER)
3.1 Brandon Bass (15.1 PER)
3.1 Jonas Valanciunas (14.7 PER)
3.0 Al Horford (22.2 PER)
3.0 Luol Deng (16.7 PER)
3.0 Taj Gibson (15.2 PER)
I was no fan of Roy Hibbert making the All-Star team, and he got exposed in the second half of the season. In hindsight I'm sure most would have rather taken Jefferson. As stated before, Horford would have been a lock if not for his injury.
2015 WEST GUARDS
9.9 James Harden (27.9 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
8.3 Stephen Curry (27.0 PER) - STARTER
8.2 Chris Paul (24.7 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
7.1 Damian Lillard (22.1 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
5.9 Klay Thompson (22.7 PER) - PROJECTED INJURY REPLACEMENT
4.9 Wesley Matthews (16.0 PER)
4.6 Ty Lawson (19.3 PER)
4.5 Mike Conley (20.1 PER)
4.5 Eric Bledsoe (19.5 PER)
4.0 Russell Westbrook (27.2 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
4.0 Danny Green (15.3 PER)
3.8 Darren Collison (17.9 PER)
3.8 Goran Dragic (17.5 PER)
3.4 Isaiah Thomas (20.0 PER)
3.4 Cory Joseph (15.8 PER)
3.4 Courtney Lee (13.3 PER)
3.3 J.J. Redick (14.9 PER)
3.1 Jrue Holiday (18.6 PER)
3.0 Monta Ellis (18.4 PER)
0.1 Kobe Bryant (17.5 PER) - STARTER
Allow me to break the day's biggest news story in advance. Klay Thompson will get snubbed. The coaches can only take a maximum of four guards, and Klay is number five on that list. Kobe Bryant's starting nod from the fans (which really should have gone to James Harden) is what's keeping Klay from getting selected, not the coaches.
Expect Commissioner Adam Silver to make a quick announcement that Klay will be Kobe's injury replacement, to brush this under the rug. Klay and the Warriors are having a phenomenal year and there is no doubt the NBA wants him in the big game.
2014 WEST GUARDS
7.0 Chris Paul (27.4 PER) - RESERVE
6.8 Stephen Curry (22.8 PER) - STARTER
5.8 Goran Dragic (21.8 PER)
5.7 James Harden (21.1 PER) - RESERVE
5.5 Damian Lillard (18.8 PER) - RESERVE
5.4 Mike Conley (21.2 PER)
5.4 Wesley Matthews (17.3 PER)
5.0 Isaiah Thomas (21.3 PER)
4.8 Ty Lawson (20.1 PER)
4.4 Tony Parker (20.1 PER) - RESERVE
4.1 Kevin Martin (17.0 PER)
3.9 Klay Thompson (13.7 PER)
3.8 Jose Calderon (15.4 PER)
3.5 Manu Ginobili (19.3 PER)
3.4 Darren Collison (17.2 PER)
3.3 Jamal Crawford (16.9 PER)
3.3 Ricky Rubio (15.2 PER)
3.2 Gerald Green (15.4 PER)
3.0 Reggie Jackson (16.0 PER)
3.0 Marco Belinelli (15.0 PER)
3.0 Jeremy Lamb (14.9 PER)
-0.3 Kobe Bryant (11.3 PER) - STARTER
This makes the second straight season that Kobe Bryant has not deserved All-Star status. Fans will surely be in an uproar over Klay's snubbing, but they have no one to look at but themselves. Want to avoid this scenario next year? Stop voting for Kobe. His time has passed. Let him earn it.
Tony Parker's selection over Goran Dragic was dubious last year, however the position is so stacked this year that there's no shot of a questionable player making it.
2015 WEST FRONT COURT
9.2 Anthony Davis (31.8 PER) - STARTER
6.7 DeAndre Jordan (20.2 PER)
6.6 Tyson Chandler (21.0 PER)
6.1 Marc Gasol (22.6 PER) - STARTER
6.0 Blake Griffin (22.9 PER) - STARTER
4.9 LaMarcus Aldridge (22.4 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
4.7 Tim Duncan (22.1 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
4.7 Dirk Nowitzki (21.4 PER)
4.7 Draymond Green (15.9 PER)
4.5 Gordon Hayward (19.9 PER)
4.4 Derrick Favors (22.3 PER)
4.3 Zach Randolph (21.3 PER)
4.2 Harrison Barnes (13.8 PER)
3.9 Rudy Gobert (21.8 PER)
3.8 Kevin Durant (28.6 PER) - PROJECTED RESERVE
3.8 Rudy Gay (19.6 PER)
3.7 Chandler Parsons (16.2 PER)
3.7 Serge Ibaka (15.8 PER)
3.6 DeMarcus Cousins (25.7 PER)
3.5 Trevor Ariza (11.9 PER)
3.4 Ed Davis (18.0 PER)
3.3 Kawhi Leonard (20.0 PER)
3.2 Gorgui Dieng (18.1 PER)
3.1 Markieff Morris (17.0 PER)
3.1 Ryan Anderson (16.4 PER)
3.0 Donatas Motiejunas (13.9 PER)
Picking the PF/C reserves is really difficult. Do we honor Cousins' numbers or do we honor Dirk and Duncan due to the winning ways of the Mavericks and Spurs? In the end I chose Duncan (this might be his final All-Star game) but would not be upset if Cousins made it. With the game being played in New York I wouldn't be upset with Tyson Chandler getting the call as an injury replacement if Aldridge can't go.
2014 WEST FRONT COURT 12.0 Kevin Durant (31.1 PER) - STARTER
8.6 Kevin Love (26.8 PER) - STARTER
7.1 Blake Griffin (22.9 PER) - STARTER
6.2 DeAndre Jordan (17.2 PER)
5.9 Anthony Davis (26.8 PER) - INJURY REPLACEMENT
5.9 Dirk Nowitzki (23.8 PER) - RESERVE
5.9 LaMarcus Aldridge (23.3 PER) - RESERVE
5.6 David Lee (19.3 PER)
5.4 Dwight Howard (21.1 PER) - RESERVE
5.5 Nikola Pekovic (20.7 PER)
5.1 Serge Ibaka (19.1 PER)
5.1 Chandler Parsons (16.8 PER)
4.6 Robin Lopez (16.8 PER)
4.5 DeMarcus Cousins (26.5 PER)
4.4 Nicolas Batum (15.9 PER)
4.3 Andrew Bogut (17.2 PER)
4.2 Tim Duncan (21.5 PER)
4.0 Terrence Jones (18.5 PER)
4.0 Kawhi Leonard (17.6 PER)
3.8 Channing Frye (15.5 PER)
3.5 Markieff Morris (19.1 PER)
3.4 Andre Iguodala (14.4 PER)
3.2 P.J. Tucker (13.2 PER)
3.1 Kenneth Faried (18.4 PER)
3.0 Boris Diaw (15.2 PER)
Anthony Davis was snubbed last season, which is why Klay Thompson shouldn't feel too badly about it. Dwight Howard really fell off and doesn't have a realistic chance of being taken again anytime soon. Dirk isn't as good as he was last season, and the field is a bit more crowded than it was.
If the format allowed, I would take Klay as a "frontcourt" player and not lose any sleep. Still, it's a tall order to be snub both Dirk and Duncan when they're still this good. Especially when Kobe Bryant doesn't even have to play a game next season and he'll still get voted in.
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