Quick Bruin Backup NBA PG comparison
by britishbruin on Mar 10, 2010 9:33 AM PST
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Recent fanposts/fanshots have discussed DC's outstanding performances (including a recent 20 assist game) in the NO team normally led by CP3; comments in other threads have discussed the merits of JF as a point guard playing within the triangle offense typically led by Derek Fisher.
Clearly there are massive differences in the style of teams these guys are playing in, so I thought it might be interesting to look and see what kind of numbers each Bruin was putting up in relation to the numbers normally posted by the starting guy. Take the numbers as you will - it clearly isn't a perfect comparison - but I thought it was interesting.
On a per-48-mins basis:
CP3: 25.3 pts, 13.9 assists, 3.1 TO, 2.8 Steals, FG% .504
DC: 21.3 pts, 9.7 assists, 4.8 TO, 2.0 Steals, FG% .465
DF: 13.1pts, 4.4 assists, 1.8 TO, 2.0 Steals, FG% .379
JF: 19.7pts, 4.2 assists, 2.5 TO, 1.8 Steals, FG% .447
Clearly DF mostly runs with Kobe et al, so doesn't take so many shots and most of those shots are from long range. It's interesting to me that at 35 years old he is apparently a better thief than JF. Also interesting to me that even though the NO offense is clearly much more high octane - more assists and likely more turnovers - the A/T ratios rank CP3>DF>DC>JF.
Was originally looking for my own interest, but thought I should share the numbers given I gathered them - I do not have any strong conclusions to draw, but thought others might have some interest.
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Both Bruin guards could benefit greatly from cutting down on the turnovers
I think even in an ideal situation (ie, not in the triangle and getting starters minutes), I doubt JF gets up to 9.7 assists/48 min so I have to give DC the nod at this point. DC has surprised me a bit with his assertiveness in taking shots though. He was a good shooter when he was with us, but I figured that would not be a big part of his game at the next level. I think the CP3 influence is helping him in all aspects, including his scoring. In DC’s case, time will tell if those types of numbers are sustainable (and let’s hope that his TO numbers don’t stay that way), but there’s no doubt the Hornets have an embarrassment of riches at that position right now. What actually sticks out to me in the Lakers’ situation is how poorly Fisher is shooting. I knew it was bad, but 38%?
DFish
is shooting 36% from 3, and taking a bit less than half his shots from behind the arc – I’m sure the types of shots he takes (and relative lack of layups) make his numbers look artificially bad… but they are still bad.
by britishbruin on Mar 10, 2010 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
He has always been terrible at driving to the basket and laying the ball up
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by inhowlandwetrust on Mar 10, 2010 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
the other reason I brought this up
is that it is interesting to look at JF and DC because they are only a year apart, but JF has 3 years more pro experience through coming out 2 years early.
by britishbruin on Mar 10, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
And both would benefit by playing better defense
In JF’s case, he doesn’t always appear to exert effort on D, while Collison struggles at times due to lack of strength and size relative to other point guards.
also, as you probably guessed
DC is way ahead of JF in FT%
It's a shame too
Because I’ve seen him get his share of And-1s…and I know he’s going to miss the FT before he even takes it. Both of those trends are consistent from what we’ve seen of both players in college though.
on sort of a sidenote
it was kind of cool seeing dc and russ go head to head tonight.
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