NBA 2K6
Player Rating FAQ
Version 2.4
An FAQ by Rashidi
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Legal Information
III. Version Updates
IV. Progress Review
V. How do the ratings work?
VI. The ratings
A. Point Guards
B. Shooting Guards
C. Small Forwards
D. Power Forwards
E. Centers
F. Legends
VII. Created Players (aka the CAPs section)
A. Current Players
B. Former Players
C. International/Miscellaneous Players
D. Players adjusted to a specific year
E. 2006 Draft Class
VIII. Roster updates
IX. Depth Charts
X. Team Ratings
XI. 2005 NBA Draft Results
XII. 2006 Free Agent class
XIII. Created Teams
XIV. Questions and Answers
XV. Credits
XVI. Basketball Links
A. Basketball related websites
B. NBA2K or video game related websites
C. Player websites
XVII. Closing
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I. Introduction
Welcome to the Player Rating FAQ, written by Rashidi. The purpose of
this FAQ is to update the ratings of the players in the game, to make
them as accurate as possible, as well as to represent what they have
accomplished during the 2005-2006 season, and to educate readers on NBA
history.
Any updates to player ratings or major changes to the FAQ will be
listed in the Updates section. Check it whenever a new version comes
out.
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II. Legal Information
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III. Version Updates
Version 2.4 (4/17/06)
I FINALLY DID IT! There are now edits for every single player on an
NBA team (not including players missing from the game – they’re next).
Just in time for the playoffs.
If there are any quibbles with how I’ve rated a player, feel free to
let me know via e-mail. For the most part I won’t be going back to a
lot of these guys unless it’s deemed necessary (though I’ve been wrong
every time I’ve said that).
Added Orien Greene, Charlie Bell, Donta Smith, Jarvis Hayes, Brian
Cardinal, Eduardo Najera, Rasual Butler, Eric Williams, Corliss
Williamson, Calbert Cheaney, Jonathan Bender, Shareef Abdur-Rahim,
Kenny Thomas, P.J. Brown, Stromile Swift, Nene, Raef LaFrentz, Al
Jefferson, Matt Bonner, Brian Grant, Kris Humphries, Brandon Bass,
Brian Scalabrine, Zarko Cabarkapa, Pat Burke, Jamal Sampson, Lorenzen
Wright, Etan Thomas, Chris Wilcox, Greg Ostertag, Francisco Elson,
Mikki Moore, Pape Sow, Loren Woods, and Calvin Booth.
Edited Steve Nash, Gilbert Arenas, Chauncey Billups, Tony Parker, Mike
Bibby, Chris Paul, Jason Terry, Sam Cassell, Kirk Hinrich, Mike James,
Luke Ridnour, Jameer Nelson, Earl Boykins, Brevin Knight, Delonte West,
T.J. Ford, Raymond Felton, Derek Fisher, Maurice Williams, Chris Duhon,
Sarunas Jasikevicius, Anthony Johnson, Carlos Arroyo, Marcus Banks,
Marko Jaric, Smush Parker, Steve Blake, Jose Calderon, Leandro Barbosa,
Sebastian Telfair, Tyronn Lue, Nate Robinson, John Salmons, Keyon
Dooling, Luther Head, Jarrett Jack, Beno Udrih, Rick Brunson, Chucky
Atkins, Shaun Livingston, Jannero Pargo, Tony Delk, Kevin Ollie, Daniel
Ewing, Salim Stoudamire, Royal Ivey, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Vince
Carter, Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Manu Ginobili, Michael Redd, Jason
Richardson, Eddie Jones, Ben Gordon, Mike Miller, Andre Iguodala,
Cuttino Mobley, Jamal Crawford, Jerry Stackhouse, Raja Bell, Jalen
Rose, Antonio Daniels, Marquis Daniels, Juan Dixon, Eddie House, Josh
Childress, David Wesley, Mickael Pietrus, Kirk Snyder, Greg Buckner,
Kevin Martin, Jim Jackson, Ronald Murray, Francisco Garcia, Rashad
McCants, Carlos Delfino, DerMarr Johnson, Keith Bogans, Aleksandar
Pavlovic, Zoran Planinic, Gerald Green, Martell Webster, Bernard
Robinson, Julius Hodge, Antoine Wright, Paul Pierce, Tracy McGrady,
Shawn Marion, Ron Artest, Andrei Kirilenko, Carmelo Anthony, Rashard
Lewis, Lamar Odom, Grant Hill, Richard Jefferson, Peja Stojakovic,
Caron Butler, Luol Deng, Andres Nocioni, Bobby Simmons, Darius Miles,
Danny Granger, Mike Dunleavy, Quentin Richardson, Josh Smith, Charlie
Villanueva, Kyle Korver, Marvin Williams, Ryan Gomes, Qyntel Woods,
Viktor Khryapa, Damien Wilkins, Luke Jackson, Travis Outlaw, Trevor
Ariza, Quinton Ross, James Singleton, Sergei Monia, Shandon Anderson,
Matt Barnes, Justin Reed, Ronald Dupree, Elton Brand, Jermaine O’Neal,
Amare Stoudemire, Dwight Howard, Rasheed Wallace, Antawn Jamison, Chris
Webber, Carlos Boozer, Kenyon Martin, Emeka Okafor, David West, Boris
Diaw, Al Harrington, Troy Murphy, Sean May, Joe Smith, Michael
Sweetney, Darius Songaila, Austin Croshere, Eddie Griffin, Othella
Harrington, Anderson Varejao, Kwame Brown, Melvin Ely, Marc Jackson,
Maurice Taylor, Malik Allen, Andris Biedrins, Jason Collins, Chris
Taft, Pat Garrity, Mark Madsen, Hakim Warrick, Shaquille O’Neal, Yao
Ming, Ben Wallace, Marcus Camby, Alonzo Mourning, Zydrunas Ilgauskas,
Brad Miller, Erick Dampier, Jamaal Magloire, Andrew Bogut, Eddy Curry,
Chris Kaman, Chris Mihm, Joel Przybilla, Theo Ratliff, Samuel
Dalembert, Tyson Chandler, Nenad Krstic, Ike Diogu, Mark Blount, Brian
Skinner, Zaza Pachulia, Dan Gadzuric, Adonal Foyle, Steven Hunter,
Darko Milicic, Primoz Brezec, Robert Swift, Jarron Collins, Kelvin
Cato, Johan Petro, Aaron Williams, Ervin Johnson, Didier Ilunga-Mbenga,
and Ha Seung-Jin.
Created Daniel Ewing, Yaroslav Korolev, Brandon Bass, Jamal Sampson,
Sergei Monia, and Fabricio Oberto. Edited Charlie Bell, Orien Greene,
James Singleton, Donta Smith, Salim Stoudamire, Jackie Butler, Matt
Bonner, Jose Calderon, Pape Sow, Chuck Hayes, and Damien Wilkins.
Version 2.3 (3/27/06)
Added Howard Eisley, David Wesley, Fred Jones, Jim Jackson, Willie
Green, Corey Maggette, Marcus Fizer, Yaroslav Korolev, Carlos Boozer,
Robert Horry, Vladimir Radmanovic, Danny Fortson, Reggie Evans, Walter
McCarty, Vin Baker, Rasho Nesterovic, Jake Tsakalidis, Scot Pollard,
Zeljko Rebraca, and Sean Marks.
Edited Damon Jones, Sasha Vujacic, Monta Ellis, Joe Johnson, Ricky
Davis, Stephen Jackson, Bonzi Wells, Trenton Hassell, Gordan Giricek,
Tony Allen, J.R. Smith, Rashad McCants, Maurice Evans, Carlos Delfino,
DeShawn Stevenson, Devin Brown, Matt Carroll, Richie Frahm, Shane
Battier, Tayshaun Prince, Wally Szczerbiak, Gerald Wallace, Matt
Harpring, James Posey, Mike Dunleavy, Quentin Richardson, Bruce Bowen,
Desmond Mason, Josh Smith, Jumaine Jones, James Jones, Tim Thomas,
Ruben Patterson, Ryan Gomes, Devean George, Luke Walton, Jared
Jeffries, Qyntel Woods, Lamond Murray, Scott Padgett, Joey Graham,
Shandon Anderson, Linas Kleiza, Quinton Ross, James Singleton, Dirk
Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Rasheed Wallace, Zach Randolph, Kurt Thomas,
Antonio McDyess, Antoine Walker, Udonis Haslem, Nick Collison, Fabricio
Oberto, Marc Jackson, Kwame Brown, Yao Ming, Nazr Mohammed, Jeff
Foster, Kendrick Perkins, Darko Milicic, Jarron Collins, Aaron
Williams, Michael Olowokandi, David Harrison, and Andrew Bynum.
Created Alan Anderson, Kevin Burleson, Jermaine Jackson, Andre Barrett,
LaMarcus Aldridge, and J.J. Redick. Edited Alex Acker, Matt Carroll,
Charlie Bell, Orien Greene, and James Singleton.
Version 2.2 (3/3/06)
Did Rashidi just issue the most massive update you’ve ever seen?
Yep.
Added Jamaal Tinsley, Jameer Nelson, Damon Stoudamire, Earl Watson,
Speedy Claxton, Derek Fisher, Anthony Johnson, Bob Sura, Nick Van Exel,
Rick Brunson, Jason Hart, Keyon Dooling, Beno Udrih, Daniel Ewing,
Travis Diener, Alvin Williams, Darrick Martin, Mateen Cleaves, Reece
Gaines, Cuttino Mobley, Brent Barry, Juan Dixon, Antonio Daniels, Derek
Anderson, Mickael Pietrus, Voshon Lenard, Ronald Murray, Kareem Rush,
Keith Bogans, Bernard Robinson, Caron Butler, Hedo Turkoglu, Jiri
Welsch, Viktor Khryapa, Damien Wilkins, Travis Outlaw, Stacey Augmon,
Antawn Jamison, Emeka Okafor, Zach Randolph, Drew Gooden, Donyell
Marshall, Joe Smith, Anderson Varejao, Melvin Ely, Alan Henderson,
Shavlik Randolph, Michael Ruffin, Lonny Baxter, Theo Ratliff, Joel
Przybilla, Brendan Haywood, Dan Gadzuric, Ervin Johnson, Jake Voskuhl,
and Larry Bird [80’s East].
Edited Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Gilbert Arenas, Chauncey Billups, Baron
Davis, Stephon Marbury, Tony Parker, Mike Bibby, Chris Paul, Steve
Francis, Andre Miller, Jason Terry, Sam Cassell, Kirk Hinrich, Mike
James, Jason Williams, Luke Ridnour, Rafer Alston, Brevin Knight, T.J.
Ford, Bobby Jackson, Earl Boykins, Chris Duhon, Gary Payton, Raymond
Felton, Delonte West, Marcus Banks, Marko Jaric, Deron Williams,
Maurice Williams, Eric Snow, Devin Harris, Jose Calderon, Smush Parker,
Steve Blake, Jeff McInnis, Dan Dickau, Darrell Armstrong, Nate
Robinson, Troy Hudson, Keith McLeod, Shaun Livingston, Milt Palacio,
Jacque Vaughn, Jannero Pargo, Anthony Carter, Chucky Atkins, Jarrett
Jack, Sasha Vujacic, Moochie Norris, Salim Stoudamire, Antonio Burks,
Kevin Ollie, Eddie Gill, Royal Ivey, Monta Ellis, Louis Williams,
Jamison Brewer, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter,
Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Manu Ginobili, Michael Redd, Joe Johnson,
Larry Hughes, Eddie Jones, Ben Gordon, Mike Miller, Michael Finley,
Andre Iguodala, Raja Bell, Jerry Stackhouse, Jamal Crawford, Bonzi
Wells, Jalen Rose, Eddie House, Marquis Daniels, Kirk Snyder, Greg
Buckner, Josh Childress, Kevin Martin, Francisco Garcia, Penny
Hardaway, Aaron McKie, DeShawn Stevenson, Zoran Planinic, Antoine
Wright, Gerald Green, DerMarr Johnson, Julius Hodge, Aleksandar
Pavlovic, Matt Carroll, Dahntay Jones, Ira Newble, Martell Webster,
Dijon Thompson, Paul Pierce, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James, Shawn Marion,
Ron Artest, Andrei Kirilenko, Rashard Lewis, Carmelo Anthony, Lamar
Odom, Grant Hill, Richard Jefferson, Peja Stojakovic, Tayshaun Prince,
Josh Howard, Boris Diaw, Gerald Wallace, Luol Deng, Andres Nocioni,
Morris Peterson, Quentin Richardson, Danny Granger, Darius Miles, Bobby
Simmons, Keith Van Horn, Toni Kukoc, Adrian Griffin, Kyle Korver,
Marvin Williams, Jumaine Jones, Ruben Patterson, Josh Smith, Luke
Jackson, Qyntel Woods, David Lee, Trevor Ariza, Eric Piatkowski, Sergei
Monia, Bostjan Nachbar, Matt Barnes, Hakim Warrick, Ryan Bowen, Tim
Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Elton Brand, Jermaine O’Neal, Amare Stoudemire,
Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Kenyon Martin, Chris Webber, Antonio
McDyess, Al Harrington, Channing Frye, Charlie Villanueva, Michael
Sweetney, Cliff Robinson, Eddie Griffin, Brian Cook, Darius Songaila,
Othella Harrington, Malik Rose, Antonio Davis, Maurice Taylor, Jason
Collins, Malik Allen, Stanislav Medvedenko, Bo Outlaw, Andray Blatche,
Michael Bradley, Esteban Batista, Shaquille O’Neal, Yao Ming, Ben
Wallace, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Eddy Curry, Samuel Dalembert, Chris Kaman,
Chris Mihm, Erick Dampier, Andrew Bogut, Tyson Chandler, Dikembe
Mutombo, Nenad Krstic, Brian Skinner, Tony Battie, DeSagana Diop,
Primoz Brezec, Steven Hunter, Michael Doleac, Rafael Araujo, Darko
Milicic, Jerome James, Johan Petro, Didier Ilunga-Mbenga, Ha Seung-Jin,
and John Edwards.
Created Charlie Bell, Stephen Graham, Donta Smith, Andre Owens, Robert
Whaley, Devin Green, Ronny Turiaf, Rawle Marshall, and Mike Wilks.
Edited Shavlik Randolph, Louis Williams, Orien Greene, Antonio Burks,
Esteban Batista, Salim Stoudamire, Arvydas Macijauskas, Jackie Butler,
Charles Smith, Jose Calderon, and Chuck Hayes.
Version 2.1 (2/4/06)
Added Bobby Jackson, Brevin Knight, Rafer Alston, Darrell Armstrong,
Eddie Jones, Kirk Snyder, Matt Harpring, Mike Dunleavy, Adrian Griffin,
Jumaine Jones, Juwan Howard, Maciej Lampe, Mark Blount, Robert Swift,
Rafael Araujo, Aaron Williams, and Zendon Hamilton.
Edited Stephon Marbury, Tony Parker, Chris Paul, Jason Williams, Gary
Payton, T.J. Ford, Mike James, Sarunas Jasikevicius, Deron Williams,
Raymond Felton, Devin Harris, Keith McLeod, Nate Robinson, John
Salmons, Damon Jones, Chucky Atkins, Salim Stoudamire, Antonio Burks,
Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Mike Miller,
Andre Iguodala, Jerry Stackhouse, Boris Diaw, Raja Bell, Ron Artest,
Andrei Kirilenko, Lamar Odom, Carmelo Anthony, Tayshaun Prince, Wally
Szczerbiak, Gerald Wallace, James Posey, Morris Peterson, Ruben
Patterson, Joey Graham, Qyntel Woods, Jason Kapono, Rasheed Wallace,
Antoine Walker, Charlie Villanueva, Wayne Simien, Maurice Taylor, David
Lee, Shaquille O’Neal, Ben Wallace, Alonzo Mourning, Mehmet Okur, Erick
Dampier, Chris Kaman, DeSagana Diop, Michael Doleac, Kendrick Perkins,
and Michael Olowokandi.
Created Shavlik Randolph, Chuck Hayes, and Manute Bol. Edited Salim
Stoudamire, Antonio Burks, Pape Sow, Laron Profit, and Felipe Lopez.
Version 2.0 (1/15/06)
Added Steve Blake, Eddie House, Kevin Martin, Dahntay Jones, Stephen
Jackson, Morris Peterson, Ersan Ilyasova, Sergei Monia, Ryan Bowen,
Austin Croshere, Fabricio Oberto, and Brian Skinner.
Edited Nate Robinson, Milt Palacio, Jacque Vaughn, Sasha Vujacic,
Luther Head, Salim Stoudamire, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade,
Tracy McGrady, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Manu Ginobili, Joe Johnson,
Shane Battier, Michael Finley, Boris Diaw, Ben Gordon, Jamal Crawford,
Raja Bell, Kevin Martin, LeBron James, Shawn Marion, Peja Stojakovic,
Luol Deng, Wally Szczerbiak, Bruce Bowen, Joey Graham, Luke Walton,
Devean George, Ruben Patterson, Bostjan Nachbar, Pau Gasol, Kurt
Thomas, Al Harrington, David West, Udonis Haslem, Ike Diogu, Brian
Cook, Kwame Brown, David Lee, Antonio Davis, Maurice Taylor, Malik
Rose, Marc Jackson, Bo Outlaw, Shaquille O’Neal, Ben Wallace, Yao Ming,
Alonzo Mourning, Eddy Curry, Chris Mihm, Tyson Chandler, Channing Frye,
and Jerome James.
Created Martynas Andriuskevicius, and Von Wafer.
Edited Charles Smith, Salim Stoudamire, Arvydas Macijauskas, Jackie
Butler, and Matt Bonner.
Version 1.9 (12/29/05)
Added Jason Terry, Mike James, Maurice Williams, Devin Harris, Shaun
Livingston, Chucky Atkins, Shane Battier, Mike Miller, Jerry
Stackhouse, Marquis Daniels, Quinton Ross, Luol Deng, Keith Van Horn,
Andres Nocioni, Ruben Patterson, Eric Piatkowski, Kenyon Martin,
Othella Harrington, Malik Allen, Pat Garrity, Bo Outlaw, Chris Kaman,
Kendrick Perkins, Jeff Foster, Jarron Collins, David Harrison, and
Pavel Podkolzin.
Edited Chauncey Billups, Tony Parker, T.J. Ford, Chris Duhon, Nate
Robinson, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce,
Richard Hamilton, DeShawn Stevenson, LeBron James, Lamar Odom, Richard
Jefferson, Carmelo Anthony, Tayshaun Prince, Josh Howard, Desmond
Mason, Lamond Murray, Trevor Ariza, Qyntel Woods, Elton Brand, Pau
Gasol, Chris Bosh, Rasheed Wallace, Antonio Davis, Cliff Robinson,
Marcus Camby, Eddy Curry, Chris Mihm, Nenad Krstic, Steven Hunter, and
DaSagana Diop.
Edited Eddie Basden.
Version 1.8 (12/20/05)
Added Sam Cassell, Leandro Barbosa, Tony Allen, Rashard Lewis, Peja
Stojakovic, Ricky Davis, Bruce Bowen, Jared Jeffries, Nick Collison,
and Peter Ramos.
Edited Jason Kidd, Baron Davis, Chauncey Billups, Stephon Marbury, Tony
Parker, Nate Robinson, Luther Head, Kevin Ollie, Allen Iverson, Manu
Ginobili, Michael Redd, Trevor Ariza, Antonio Davis, Malik Rose,
Maurice Taylor, David Lee, Esteban Batista, and Jerome James.
Created Orien Greene, Esteban Batista, John Edwards, and Karl Malone.
Edited Charles Barkley.
Version 1.7 (12/14/05)
Added Marko Jaric, Troy Hudson, Anthony Carter, Michael Redd, Bonzi
Wells, Jalen Rose, Richie Frahm, Qyntel Woods, Nikoloz Tskitishvili,
Chris Bosh, Brian Cook, Stanislav Medvedenko, Mark Madsen, Brad Miller,
Jamaal Magloire, and Mehmet Okur.
Edited Chris Paul, Sarunas Jasikevicius, Smush Parker, Jose Calderon,
Sasha Vujacic, Boris Diaw, Trenton Hassell, Penny Hardaway, Aaron
McKie, Rashad McCants, Wally Szczerbiak, Quentin Richardson, Dirk
Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Antoine Walker, Marcus Camby, Tyson Chandler,
Andrew Bogut, and Channing Frye.
Edited Jose Calderon.
Version 1.6 (11/29/05)
Added Tony Parker, Luke Ridnour, Jose Calderon, Jason Richardson, Larry
Hughes, Joe Johnson, Josh Childress, J.R. Smith, Matt Carroll, Carmelo
Anthony, Luke Jackson, Devean George, Josh Smith, James Singleton,
Dwight Howard, Troy Murphy, Al Harrington, David West, Esteban Batista,
Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Marcus Camby, Erick Dampier, Dikembe Mutombo, Nazr
Mohammed, Chris Mihm, Zaza Pachulia, Primoz Brezec, DeSagana Diop, and
John Edwards.
Edited Chris Paul, Raymond Felton, Deron Williams, Nate Robinson, Smush
Parker, Luther Head, Sasha Vujacic, Jamal Crawford, Allan Houston,
Quentin Richardson, Kyle Korver, Scott Padgett, Michael Sweetney,
Antonio Davis, Malik Rose, Charlie Villanueva, David Lee, Channing
Frye, and Andrew Bynum.
Created James Thomas, and James Singleton.
Edited Jackie Butler, Matt Carroll, Matt Bonner, and Jose Calderon.
Version 1.5 (11/13/05)
ATTENTION! ALL LAYUP AND DUNK RATINGS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED IN 2K’S
ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD. THEY ARE NO LONGER ON A MULTIPLES OF FIVE
SCALE. SINCE NEARLY EVERY PLAYER HAS BEEN MODIFIED, I WILL BE LISTING
THOSE CHANGES AS XX (FROM YY DEFAULT) RATHER THAN XX (DOWN FROM YY) OR
XX (UP FROM XX). IN THE CASE OF PLAYERS WITH MORE THAN THOSE TWO
RATINGS EDITED, I WILL CONSIDER THEM EDITED BY 2K SPORTS AND HAVE A
SEPARATE EDIT INDICATING THE CHANGES. FOR INSTANCE, JOE JOHNSON, TYSON
CHANDLER, AND J.R. SMITH, HAVE NON-LAYUP/DUNK RATING EDITS, THEY HAVE
EDITS THAT WERE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A GAME MECHANICS OVERHAUL. THE
SYSTEMATIC RATING DEFINITIONS FOR LAYUP/DUNK HAVE CHANGED, ALL OTHER
RATINGS ARE THE SAME. RATHER THAN LIST ALL EXISTING PLAYERS IN THIS
GUIDE AS “EDITED”, YOU SHOULD JUST GO DOWN THE LIST AND MAKE THE
APPROPRIATE CHANGES FOR EACH PLAYER.
Added Lindsey Hunter, Carlos Arroyo, Tony Delk, John Salmons, Antonio
Burks, Salim Stoudamire, Moochie Norris, Louis Williams, Richard
Hamilton, Maurice Evans, Lee Nailon, Rasheed Wallace, Antonio McDyess,
Michael Bradley, Samuel Dalembert, Dale Davis, and Darko Milicic.
Edited Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Baron Davis, Mike Bibby, Chauncey
Billups, Andre Miller, Jason Williams, Gary Payton, T.J. Ford, Sarunas
Jasikevicius, Nate Robinson, Delonte West, Dan Dickau, Keith McLeod,
Jannero Pargo, Smush Parker, Milt Palacio, Monta Ellis, Sasha Vujacic,
Royal Ivey, Charlie Ward, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Tracy McGrady,
Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Manu Ginobili, Andre
Iguodala, Jamal Crawford, Trenton Hassell, DerMarr Johnson, Devin
Brown, Carlos Delfino, DeShawn Stevenson, Ira Newble, LeBron James, Ron
Artest, Shawn Marion, James Posey, Quentin Richardson, Wally
Szczerbiak, Darius Miles, Toni Kukoc, Marvin Williams, Tim Thomas,
Shandon Anderson, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Bostjan Nachbar, Matt Barnes,
Hakim Warrick, Ronald Dupree, Amare Stoudemire, Pau Gasol, Antoine
Walker, Kurt Thomas, Charlie Villanueva, Jason Maxiell, David Lee,
Shaquille O’Neal, Tyson Chandler, Andrew Bogut, Eddy Curry, Adonal
Foyle, Nenad Krstic, Steven Hunter, Michael Doleac, Tony Battie, Kelvin
Cato, Michael Olowokandi, Jerome James, Channing Frye, and Vitaly
Potapenko.
Created Louis Williams, Antonio Burks, Jackie Butler.
Edited Salim Stoudamire, Charles Barkley, Yinka Dare, Patrick Ewing,
Michael Jordan [80’s Bulls], Michael Jordan [1990-1993 Bulls], Michael
Jordan [#45 Bulls], Michael Jordan [1995-1998 Bulls], Michael Jordan
[Wizards], Harold Miner, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, John Starks,
John Stockton, and Spud Webb.
Version 1.4 (11/5/05)
Added Chauncey Billups, Earl Boykins, T.J. Ford, Chris Duhon, Marcus
Banks, Dan Dickau, Jannero Pargo, Smush Parker, Sasha Vujacic, Ben
Gordon, Aaron McKie, Lamar Odom, Tayshaun Prince, Darius Miles, Toni
Kukoc, Kyle Korver, Luke Walton, Rodney White, Jason Kapono, Dorell
Wright, Tyson Chandler, Udonis Haslem, and Steven Hunter.
Edited Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Nate Robinson, Delonte West, Jamal
Crawford, Penny Hardaway, James Jones, Charlie Villanueva, Jason
Maxiell, Ben Wallace.
Created Charles Smith, Laron Profit, Alex Acker, and Felipe Lopez.
Edited Arvydas Macijauskas.
Version 1.3 (10/16/05)
Added Jason Williams, Gary Payton, Eric Snow, Jeff McInnis, Damon
Jones, Milt Palacio, Jacque Vaughn, Jamison Brewer, Michael Finley,
Gordan Giricek, Devin Brown, Zoran Planinic, DeShawn Stevenson, Bobby
Simmons, Lamond Murray, James Jones, Scott Padgett, Aleksandar
Pavlovic, Justin Reed, Ronald Dupree, Pau Gasol, Antoine Walker,
Michael Olowokandi, Kelvin Cato, Tony Battie, and Jason Collier.
Edited Jason Kidd, Nate Robinson, Jamal Crawford, Tim Duncan, Kurt
Thomas, Charlie Villanueva, and Michael Doleac.
Created Eddie Basden, Will Bynum, Salim Stoudamire, Matt Walsh, Troy
Bell, and Mario Kasun. Edited Jose Calderon.
Version 1.2 (10/10/05)
Added Kirk Hinrich, Tyronn Lue, Delonte West, Eddie Gill, Andre
Iguodala, Raja Bell, DerMarr Johnson, Carlos Delfino, Ira Newble, Grant
Hill, Quentin Richardson, Wally Szczerbiak, Desmond Mason, Tim Thomas,
Joey Graham, Shandon Anderson, Bostjan Nachbar, Matt Barnes, Kurt
Thomas, Eddie Griffin, Malik Rose, Antonio Davis, Darius Songaila,
Kwame Brown, Charlie Villanueva, Maurice Taylor, Alonzo Mourning,
Michael Doleac, Vitaly Potapenko, and Ha Seung-Jin.
Edited Steve Nash, Stephon Marbury, Josh Howard, Trevor Ariza, Michael
Sweetney, and Ben Wallace.
Created Matt Carroll, Arvydas Macijauskas, Matt Bonner, Jose Calderon,
Pape Sow, Damien Wilkins, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie
Pippen, John Stockton, and Spud Webb. Edited Yinka Dare, and Harold
Miner.
Version 1.1 (10/4/05)
Added Andre Miller, Sarunas Jasikevicius, Chris Paul, Deron Williams,
Raymond Felton, Keith McLeod, Jarrett Jack, Monta Ellis, Luther Head,
Royal Ivey, Jamal Crawford, Allan Houston, Greg Buckner, Rashad
McCants, Francisco Garcia, Penny Hardaway, Trenton Hassell, Antoine
Wright, Julius Hodge, Gerald Green, Martell Webster, Dijon Thompson,
C.J. Miles, Richard Jefferson, Danny Granger, Josh Howard, Marvin
Williams, Ryan Gomes, Trevor Ariza, Linas Kleiza, Hakim Warrick, Jamal
Mashburn, Chris Webber, Michael Sweetney, Sean May, Wayne Simien, Ike
Diogu, Marc Jackson, Cliff Robinson, Jason Maxiell, Andris Biedrins,
Chris Taft, Andray Blatche, Adonal Foyle, Eddy Curry, Andrew Bogut,
Nenad Krstic, Jason Collins, Andrew Bynum, Johan Petro, and Didier
Ilunga-Mbenga.
Edited Steve Francis.
Version 1.0 (9/30/05)
Wrote up the layout for the FAQ.
Added the roster updates and depth charts.
Added Dwyane Wade, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Baron Davis, Stephon
Marbury, Gilbert Arenas, Mike Bibby, Steve Francis, Nate Robinson, Kobe
Bryant, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Ray Allen, Manu
Ginobili, LeBron James, Paul Pierce, Ron Artest, Andrei Kirilenko,
Shawn Marion, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Jermaine
O’Neal, Amare Stoudemire, Elton Brand, David Lee, Shaquille O’Neal, Ben
Wallace, Yao Ming, and Channing Frye.
Created Jay Williams, John Markisch, Paul Markisch, Yinka Dare, Patrick
Ewing, Michael Jordan [80’s Bulls], Michael Jordan [1990-1993 Bulls],
Michael Jordan [#45 Bulls], Michael Jordan [1995-1998 Bulls], Michael
Jordan [Wizards] (SF), Harold Miner, and John Starks.
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IV. Progress Review
Here are the stats for what I have completed so far. This information
will be useful, to see the rate at which I am progressing.
Position Complete (On Teams)
Point Guard 91/103 (88/88)
Shooting Guard 71/93 (68/68)
Small Forward 88/103 (85/85)
Power Forward 85/105 (84/84)
Center 70/91 (68/68)
Total 405/495 (393/393)
Not in game 20/40
Legends 1/84
Team Complete
76’ers 13/13
Blazers 14/14
Bobcats 12/12 (2/2 Not in game)
Bucks 14/14 (1/1 Not in game)
Bulls 12/12 (1/3 Not in game)
Cavaliers 13/13 (2/2 Not in game)
Celtics 13/13 (0/1 Not in game)
Clippers 14/14 (0/1 Not in game)
Grizzlies 13/13 (0/2 Not in game)
Hawks 12/12 (0/2 Not in game)
Heat 14/14 (0/1 Not in game)
Hornets 13/13 (1/2 Not in game)
Jazz 13/13 (2/2 Not in game)
Kings 13/13 (0/1 Not in game)
Knicks 13/13 (1/2 Not in game)
Lakers 12/12 (3/3 Not in game)
Magic 14/14 (1/1 Not in game)
Mavericks 13/13 (1/2 Not in game)
Nets 13/13
Nuggets 15/15
Pacers 14/14
Pistons 13/13 (1/2 Not in game)
Raptors 13/13 (1/1 Not in game)
Rockets 14/14 (1/1 Not in game)
Sonics 12/12 (1/2 Not in game)
Spurs 13/13 (0/1 Not in game)
Suns 14/14
T’Wolves 13/13 (0/1 Not in game)
Warriors 13/13 (1/1 Not in game)
Wizards 12/12 (0/3 Not in game)
FreeAgent 10/38
Minors 0/9
Internat 1/27
Retired 4/11
Teams 30/30
Completed Teams – 76’ers, Blazers, Bobcats, Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers,
Celtics, Clippers, Grizzlies, Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Jazz, Kings,
Knicks, Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Nets, Nuggets, Pacers, Pistons,
Raptors, Rockets, Sonics, Spurs, Suns, T’Wolves, Warriors, Wizards
Best players not yet rated
PG – Raul Lopez, Travis Best, Kenny Anderson
SG – Latrell Sprewell, Kerry Kittles, Jon Barry
SF – Glenn Robinson, George Lynch, Bryon Russell
PF – Rodney Rogers, Tom Gugliotta, Keon Clark
C – Elden Campbell, Curtis Borchardt, Derrick Coleman
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V. How do the ratings work?
First, what are the rating categories?
Rate (Overall Rating)
Close (Shot Close)
Med (Shot Medium)
3pt (Shot 3pt)
FT (Free Throw)
Layup (Layup)
Dunk (Dunk)
DnkRng (Dunk Range) – hidden rating
DnkSt (Dunk Standing) – hidden rating
Handle (Ball Handling)
Pass (Pass)
OffCl (Offense Clutch) – hidden rating
Sh/Ps (Shoot or Pass) – hidden rating
PostOff (Low Post Offense)
PostDef (Low Post Defense)
Def (Defense) – hidden rating
Block (Block)
Steal (Steal)
DefCl (Defense Clutch) – hidden rating
RebOff (Offensive Rebounding)
RebDef (Defensive Rebounding)
Speed (Speed)
Stam (Stamina)
Dur (Durability)
DefAwr (Defensive Awareness)
OffAwr (Offensive Awareness)
Close Tendency (Shot Close Tendency)
Med Tendency (Shot Med Tendency)
3pt Tendency (Shot 3PT Tendency)
Drive Tendency (Drive Tendency)
Dunk Tendency (Dunk Tendency)
Now, what do the ratings do?
Overall Rating – The numerical average of the player’s total collection
of abilities. Not all ratings are equal. Some affect overall more than
others, and some don’t affect it at all. Some ratings are also more
important to certain player positions than others, and thus have more
of an impact on overall.
Close Shot – Two-point shooting accuracy (inside the paint).
Medium Shot – Two-point shooting accuracy (outside the paint).
3pt Shot – Three-point shooting accuracy.
Free Throw – Free Throw shooting accuracy.
Layup – Layup accuracy, frequency, and creativity.
Dunk – Dunk accuracy, frequency, and creativity.
Dunk Range – The distance from which a player can dunk.
Dunk Standing – Tall players can dunk when underneath the basket
regardless of a low dunk rating.
Ball Handling – Determines how effective a player will be at using
Isomotion crossovers. A higher rating also makes it harder to steal
the ball from the player.
Pass – Determines the accuracy and speed of passes made by the player.
A higher rating also makes it harder to steal passes from the player.
Offense Clutch – Determines how much better a player will perform
offensively in clutch situations (The 4th Quarter and OT).
Shoot or Pass – This rating determines how frequently a player will
look to shoot when they have the ball. A high rating means they will
look for their shot, while a low rating means they will usually pass
off.
Post Offense – Effectiveness of offensive post moves.
Post Defense – Effectiveness of defending a player in the post.
Defense –
Block – Ability to block the opponent’s shot.
Steal – Ability to steal the ball from the opponent, or pick off a
pass.
Defense Clutch – Determines how much better a player will perform
defensively in clutch situations (The 4th Quarter and OT).
RebOff – Ability to grab offensive rebounds.
RebDef – Ability to grab defensive rebounds.
Speed – How fast the player runs down the court.
Stamina – The rate of which players grow tired.
Durability – Resistance to injury. Players with low Durability will
suffer injuries more frequently, and the injuries will me more serious.
Defensive Awareness – Determines how effective a player will execute in
defensive plays.
Offensive Awareness – Determines how effective a player will execute in
offensive plays.
Shot Close Tendency – How often the CPU will attempt close shots with a
player.
Shot Med Tendency – How often the CPU will attempt med shots with a
player.
Shot 3PT Tendency – How often the CPU will attempt 3pt shots with a
player.
Drive Tendency – How often the CPU will attempt to drive with a player.
Dunk Tendency - How often the CPU will attempt dunks with a player.
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VI. The ratings
Ratings will be done in descending order, from highest overall, to
lowest overall. This should work best, because the top players are the
ones most of you will want to edit first. Doing it by team is bad,
because players change teams a lot, especially in the offseason.
If you want to find the ratings for specific players, Ctrl + F is your
best friend. Seriously. If you ever complain about not being able to
find something in an FAQ, it means you are computer illiterate, because
Ctrl + F is very easy. Press the Ctrl key. Hold it. Then press F.
Then enter the name of something you are searching for. Make sure you
can spell it correctly.
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A. Point Guards
Rating – Player (Version last updated)
97 – Allen Iverson (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
93 – Steve Nash (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
93 – Jason Kidd (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
92 – Gilbert Arenas (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
92 – Chauncey Billups (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
90 – Baron Davis (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
89 – Stephon Marbury (2.2)
88 – Tony Parker (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
88 – Mike Bibby (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
88 – Chris Paul (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
86 – Steve Francis (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
86 – Andre Miller (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
85 – Jason Terry (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 – Sam Cassell (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 – Kirk Hinrich (2.4)
83 – Mike James (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
83 – Jason Williams (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
83 – Luke Ridnour (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
83 – Jameer Nelson (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
83 – Earl Boykins (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Brevin Knight (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Delonte West (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Jamaal Tinsley (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Bobby Jackson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Damon Stoudamire (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Rafer Alston (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – T.J. Ford (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Earl Watson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Speedy Claxton (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Raymond Felton (2.4)
80 – Derek Fisher (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Gary Payton (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Chris Duhon (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Maurice Williams (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Sarunas Jasikevicius (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Deron Williams (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Anthony Johnson (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Carlos Arroyo (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Marcus Banks (2.4)
77 – Marko Jaric (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Bob Sura (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Nick Van Exel (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Lindsey Hunter (1.5)
76 – Smush Parker (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Steve Blake (2.4)
76 – Eric Snow (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Devin Harris (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Jose Calderon (2.4) (ADDED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Jeff McInnis (2.2)
75 – Leandro Barbosa (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Sebastian Telfair (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Tyronn Lue (2.4)
74 – Nate Robinson (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Darrell Armstrong (2.2)
75 – Dan Dickau (2.2)
75 – Jason Hart (2.2)
74 – John Salmons (2.4)
74 – Keyon Dooling (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Luther Head (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Damon Jones (2.3)
73 – Troy Hudson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Keith McLeod (2.2)
73 – Beno Udrih (2.2)
73 – Jarrett Jack (2.4)
73 – Howard Eisley (2.3)
73 – Rick Brunson (2.4)
72 – Chucky Atkins (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
72 – Shaun Livingston (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
72 – Milt Palacio (2.2)
72 – Jacque Vaughn (2.2)
72 – Jannero Pargo (2.2)
72 – Anthony Carter (2.2)
72 – Tony Delk (2.4)
72 – Travis Diener (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
71 – Alvin Williams (2.2)
70 – Kevin Ollie (2.4)
70 – Sasha Vujacic (2.2)
70 – Daniel Ewing (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
70 - Moochie Norris (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
70 – Orien Greene (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
69 – Salim Stoudamire (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
69 – Antonio Burks (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
69 – Eddie Gill (2.2)
68 – Darrick Martin (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
67 – Royal Ivey (2.4)
67 – Monta Ellis (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
67 – Louis Williams (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
67 – Mateen Cleaves (2.2) (FREE AGENT)
60 – Reece Gaines (2.2)
59 – Jamison Brewer (2.2) (EUROPE)
72 – Charlie Ward (1.5) (RETIRED)
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Allen Iverson (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 97 (up from 96)
Close 99
Med 90 (up from 84)
3pt 78
FT 80 (down from 84)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 99 (up from 95)
Pass 87
PostOff 60
PostDef 60
Block 52
Steal 88 (down from 92)
RebOff 53
RebDef 58
Speed 99
Stam 99
Dur 95 (from 90 default)
DefAwr 85 (down from 90)
OffAwr 95
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 90
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 99
Dunk Tendency 5
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/allen_iverson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/allen_iverson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Iverson
http://www.alleniversonlive.com/
http://www.aichamber.net/
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI1D.HTM
Notes: The shortest MVP in NBA history (Nate Archibald was an inch
taller). I think it’s fair to say that moving Iverson back to PG was a
success; he had a monster statistical season (leading the league in
scoring and ranking fifth in assists) and led the Sixers back to the
playoffs.
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 10
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 229
Most Valuable Player: 1 (00-01)
All-Star selections: 7 (2000-2006, 7 starts)
All-Star Game MVP: 2 (00-01, 04-05)
All-NBA First Team: 3 (98-99, 00-01, 04-05)
All-NBA Second Team: 3 (99-00, 01-02, 02-03)
Scoring Titles: 4 (98-99, 00-01, 01-02, 04-05)
Steal King: 3 (2001-2003)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round 2x (62
games, 30.6 ppg)
Current Team: 76’ers (610)
Steve Nash (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 93 (down from 94) (from 93 default)
Close 99
Med 86
3pt 90 (up from 87)
FT 93 (from 89 default)
Layup 94 (from 95 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 95
Pass 99
PostOff 60
PostDef 50
Block 53 (up from 51)
Steal 68
RebOff 55
RebDef 65 (up from 57)
Speed 90
Stam 90 (down from 95)
Dur 90 (down from 95) (from 90 default)
DefAwr 75 (down from 80)
OffAwr 99 (from 95 default)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 80 (up from 70)
3pt Tendency 70 (up from 40)
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 0
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_nash/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/steve_nash.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Nash
http://www.stevenash.net/
http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Nash/Nash_bio.html
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO1D.HTM
Notes: There are only a few African born players in the NBA. Steve
Nash is one of them, as he was born in South Africa. Everybody’s
favorite non-wrestler/hockey player (like there’s a difference)
Canadian was named MVP of the league last season (though it really
should have gone to Tim Duncan or Shaq). To break away for a moment,
just imagine how dominant Phoenix would be if they had Duncan or Shaq
playing next to Marion and Amare. They’d be the most devastating
frontcourts of all-time (even better than the hall of fame trio of
Bird/McHale/Parish), and I’d certainly take a frontcourt like that over
Nash with Marion and Amare playing out of position. Not only is Nash
the lowest scoring player to ever win MVP, there are plenty of better
PGs who were never MVP, notably Isiah Thomas, Walt Frazier, John
Stockton, Gary Payton, and Jason Kidd (it’s worth noting that all these
guys are also excellent defenders, something Nash is not). When all is
said and done, Amare Stoudemire can count Nash’s MVP as one of his own
(yes, I’m saying Amare will win an MVP somewhere along the line), and I
guess we should count Karl Malone’s two MVPs as two Stockton MVPs to
put things in perspective. Not to take anything away from Nash’s MVP,
but that’s just how things are. Its funny thinking back that Nash was
a third string PG behind Jason Kidd and Kevin Johnson in his first
stint with the Suns. When he arrived in Dallas, he broke out at the
same time as Nowitzki, transforming Dallas from pitiful to great. Last
year I lauded the Suns for signing Nash rather than throwing everything
they had at Kobe, but even I had no idea just how successful this move
was going to be.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 159
Most Valuable Player: 1 (04-05)
All-Star selections: 4 (01-02, 02-03, 04-05, 05-06, 1 start)
All-NBA First Team: 1 (04-05)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03)
Assists King: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round
3x (66 games, 16.2 ppg)
Former Teams: Suns (141), Mavericks (408)
Current Team: Suns (75)
Jason Kidd (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 93 (up from 92) (from 93 default)
Close 92 (down from 97)
Med 77 (up from 73) (from 75 default)
3pt 81
FT 78 (up from 77) (from 74 default)
Layup 95 (down from 99) (from 95 default)
Dunk 56 (from 50 default)
Handle 90
Pass 97
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 58 (up from 52)
Steal 89
RebOff 57
RebDef 84
Speed 90
Stam 95
Dur 80
DefAwr 90
OffAwr 95
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_kidd/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_kidd.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Kidd
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN1D.HTM
Notes: Nicknamed “Ason Kidd” (because he has no J). The only other
players in NBA history to put up assist and rebound numbers like Kidd
are Magic Johnson, and Oscar Robertson. That’s the main reason why
people are making a big deal about this LeBron character. Jason Kidd
was actually the original LeBron James, he was packing the house in
high school the same way, but that was before ESPN covered such events.
Kidd had NBA level court vision as far back as the 8th grade. If Kidd
retired today, he’d make the Hall of Fame. Not bad for “a PG that
can’t shoot”. Kidd has been named to the All-NBA First team five
times. The only PGs who’ve been named to more are Magic Johnson, Bob
Cousy. It’s a true shame that Kenyon Martin forced the Nets to dump
him (due to his outrageous contract demands), but they’ve done a great
job retooling the team. They are a quality big man away from being
title contenders again, but Kidd has a habit of making average
teammates appear great *coughs in Kenyon Martin’s general direction* so
the Nets should be fine. Nenad Krstic was only 21 years old but did
very well for the Nets last year, and Kidd should be able to build on
the success Marc Jackson had in Philly last year. In all, Kidd is the
cog that makes New Jersey run, and the only place he’ll be going is
Brooklyn when the Nets move there.
Years Pro: 12
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 196
All-Star selections: 7 (95-96, 97-98, 2000-2004, 4 starts)
All-NBA First Team: 5 (1999-2002, 03-04)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (02-03)
All-Defensive First Team: 3 (98-99, 00-01, 01-02)
All-Defensive Second Team: 4 (99-00, 2003-2005)
Rookie of the Year: 1 (94-95)
Assist King: 5 (1999-2001, 02-03, 03-04)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round 5x (77
games, 16.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Mavericks (160), Suns (331)
Current Team: Nets (229)
Gilbert Arenas (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 92 (down from 94) (from 90 default)
Close 99
Med 88
3pt 81 (from 82 default)
FT 83 (up from 81)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 74 (down from 78) (from 75 default)
Handle 95
Pass 80 (from 70 default)
PostOff 75
PostDef 65
Block 54
Steal 88 (from 84 default)
RebOff 56
RebDef 61 (down from 64)
Speed 95
Stam 99
Dur 90 (down from 95) (from 90 default)
DefAwr 80 (down from 85)
OffAwr 95 (from 90 default)
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 85
3pt Tendency 80
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 30 (down from 50)
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gilbert_arenas/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gilbert_arenas.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/gilbertarenas.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Arenas
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS1D.HTM
Notes: Averaged a surprisingly high amount of points (25.5 ppg) despite
playing next to two other 20-ppg scorers (Jamison and Hughes). Still
needs to improve his passing, but at least the turnovers are way down.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 5
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 71
All-Star Selections: 2 (04-05, 05-06)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (04-05)
Most Improved Player: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 23.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Warriors (129)
Current Team: Wizards (135)
Chauncey Billups (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 92 (down from 93) (from 85 default)
Close 94 (down from 99) (from 97 default)
Med 83 (from 79 default)
3pt 88
FT 90 (down from 92) (from 90 default)
Layup 93 (from 90 default)
Dunk 59 (from 55 default)
Handle 90
Pass 92 (from 79 default)
PostOff 80 (from 75 default)
PostDef 75 (from 65 default)
Block 52
Steal 67
RebOff 54
RebDef 58
Speed 85
Stam 95
Dur 95
DefAwr 85 (from 90 default)
OffAwr 90 (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 75 (up from 65)
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chauncey_billups/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chauncey_billups.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauncey_Billups
http://65.61.22.167/cbillups/
http://www.82games.com/02DET1A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03DET2D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04DET4D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET2D.HTM
Notes: Pretty well traveled… six teams in his first six years. Hit it
big in Minnesota when Terrell Brandon went down, similar to how Troy
Hudson hit it big when Billups left. Larry Brown made him a very
different player. He brought Billups (a shoot first guard) under
control, which was a main reason why the Pistons won the championship.
Who was the last player that won NBA Finals MVP before making an all-
star team? Detroit’s Joe Dumars. Billups had a career high .442 FG%
and .426 3PT% last year in what was his best season. With Flip
Saunders replacing Larry Brown, Billups and the Pistons have improved
their offensive scheme, and still retain their defensive edge that has
made them great. They are currently the best team in the league.
Billups is averaging career highs in points and assists, has kept his
shooting percentages up, and is most likely going to make his first
all-star team.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 9
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 75
NBA Finals MVP: 1 (03-04)
All-Star selections: 1 (05-06)
All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x
(1 ring, 68 games, 17.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Celtics (51), Raptors (29), Nuggets (58), Magic (0),
T’Wolves (159)
Current Team: Pistons (232)
Baron Davis (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 90 (from 93 default)
Close 97 (down from 99)
Med 81 (from 83 default)
3pt 77 (from 79 default)
FT 68 (from 76 default)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 76 (from 80 default)
Handle 95
Pass 94 (up from 92)
PostOff 80
PostDef 70
Block 56
Steal 90
RebOff 53
RebDef 64
Speed 90
Stam 95
Dur 75
DefAwr 80 (from 90 default)
OffAwr 90
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 95 (from 99 default)
Drive Tendency 90
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/baron_davis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/baron_davis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Davis
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW1D.HTM
Notes: B-Diddy got traded to Golden State, and the team had an amazing
turnaround. They ended up becoming better than many of the teams that
made the playoffs, and as long as they stay healthy, they will
undoubtedly get there next year (so long, Memphis). Davis is also
usually among the worst FT shooting guards in the league, but last year
he shot 76% from the line. If he truly has gained a stroke, it will
make him that much more dangerous considering how physical he is
compared to other PGs.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 6
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 76
All-Star selections: 2 (01-02, 03-04)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (03-04)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (28 games, 18.1
ppg)
Former Teams: Hornets (381)
Current Team: Warriors (28)
Stephon Marbury
Overall 89 (down from 90)
Close 99
Med 88 (up from 84)
3pt 77 (down from 80)
FT 79 (down from 83)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 62 (down from 66) (from 60 default)
Handle 95
Pass 90
PostOff 75
PostDef 65
Block 51
Steal 75 (down from 80)
RebOff 54
RebDef 56 (up from 53)
Speed 90
Stam 99
Dur 90 (down from 95)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 90 (down from 95)
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 80
3pt Tendency 30 (down from 50)
Drive Tendency 90 (up from 85)
Dunk Tendency 5 (down from 15)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stephon_marbury/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stephon_marbury.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephon_Marbury
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK2D.HTM
Notes: The older cousin of Sebastian Telfair. Marbury was somewhat
unfairly criticized when Jason Kidd took the Nets to the Finals.
Marbury never got to play with Van Horn, Kittles, and Martin healthy,
and he never had Jefferson, Collins, or MacCulloch on his team either.
Of course, the fact that it took the addition of Amare to get the Suns
back to the playoffs should also say something… Isiah Thomas is
currently trying to build the Knicks around Marbury. The problem is,
it’s hard to build around someone who doesn’t generally make his
teammates better. Isiah seemingly trades away anybody who shows any
semblance of chemistry with Marbury (Keith Van Horn, Michael Doleac,
Kurt Thomas), so one has to wonder if he actually has some sort of
grand vision when he brings in another guard that likes to shoot a lot
(Jamal Crawford), and there is speculation that Marbury will start at
SG this season, if the Knicks can acquire a PG.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 10
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 106
All-Star selections: 2 (00-01, 02-03)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: First Round 4x (18 games, 19.4 ppg)
Former Teams: T’Wolves (167), Nets (172), Suns (197)
Current Team: Knicks (129)
Tony Parker (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 88 (up from 86) (from 83 default)
Close 99 (from 94 default)
Med 83 (from 79 default)
3pt 73
FT 70 (up from 67) (from 65 default)
Layup 99 (up from 97) (from 90 default)
Dunk 56 (up from 50)
Handle 95 (from 90 default)
Pass 85 (up from 84)
PostOff 60 (up from 55)
PostDef 55
Block 51
Steal 78
RebOff 54
RebDef 62 (down from 65)
Speed 95
Stam 95
Dur 95
DefAwr 85 (up from 80)
OffAwr 90 (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 15 (down from 30)
Drive Tendency 95 (from 85 default)
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tony_parker/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tony_parker.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/tonyparker.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Parker
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS1D.HTM
Notes: French. That gives him some points in my book, but he needs
more assists. Good scoring PG, average distributor. Still, most PGs
struggle in their first year or two in the league, and Parker thus far
has not struggled as much in comparison (Gary Payton for example, did
not score in double figures until his third season). Got upset that the
Spurs wanted Kidd, which would have meant a bench role for Parker. The
French do like “whine”, but given Kidd’s health problems and large
contract, it looks like staying with Parker at the helm was the right
move, and he could be in San Antonio for a very long time. And yes, he
is related to the founder of “Parker Brothers” (George S. Parker).
Years Pro: 5
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 66
All-Star selections: 1 (05-06)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 2x (2 rings, 67 games,
16.2 ppg)
Current Team: Spurs (314)
Mike Bibby (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 88 (from 89 default)
Close 97
Med 83
3pt 84 (from 81 default)
FT 86 (up from 78)
Layup 93 (from 95 default)
Dunk 59 (from 55 default)
Handle 90
Pass 82
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 57
Steal 79 (from 82 default)
RebOff 56
RebDef 60
Speed 90
Stam 95
Dur 90 (up from 80)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 90
ClutchOff 99
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_bibby/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_bibby.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Bibby
http://www.mikebibby.com/
http://www.82games.com/04SAC1D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC1D.HTM
Notes: Bibby put himself on the map by torching the Lakers in the
playoffs. He’s one of many PGs to abuse the Lakers via the pick and
roll. Don’t be fooled by Bibby’s low assist total. He shares the
court with Webber, Divac, Miller, and Christie (who all rank very high
in assists at their positions), and he has a Sixth Man of the Year
(Bobby Jackson) backing him up. When he was with the Grizzlies, Bibby
was averaging 8+ assists per game. Then he was traded for Jason
Williams. What did J-Will do with the Kings? He only averaged 5 apg.
What is J-Will doing now that he’s not with the Kings, who diminished
his assist total? He’s averaging 8+, just like Bibby was.
Years Pro: 8
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 85
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (28 games,
18.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Grizzlies (214)
Current Team: Kings (297)
Chris Paul (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 88 (up from 86) (from 77 default)
Close 89 (from 79 default)
Med 79 (up from 78) (from 76 default)
3pt 72 (from 78 default)
FT 84 (up from 81) (from 84 default)
Layup 96 (from 85 default)
Dunk 59 (up from 54) (from 50 default)
Handle 95 (from 90 default)
Pass 92 (up from 87) (from 75 default)
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 51 (up from 50)
Steal 93 (up from 89) (from 75 default)
RebOff 55 (down from 59) (from 52 default)
RebDef 76 (from 55 default)
Speed 90
Stam 95 (up from 90)
Dur 85
DefAwr 85 (from 75 default)
OffAwr 85 (from 80 default)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_paul/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_paul.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chrispaul.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=14
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Paul
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK2D.HTM
Notes: Considered the best pure PG in the draft, but his size is a
concern. He’s the shoo-in for Rookie of the Year so far, as he’s
putting up great numbers and leading the hapless Hornets to a lot more
wins than they had last year. His rookie season looks eerily similar
to the one Jason Kidd had ten years ago.
Years Pro: 1
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hornets
Steve Francis (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 86 (from 89 default)
Close 94
Med 81 (up from 79)
3pt 71 (from 75 default)
FT 80 (down from 82)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 89 (from 90 default)
Handle 95
Pass 83 (up from 81) (from 85 default)
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 56
Steal 80
RebOff 60
RebDef 66 (down from 69)
Speed 90
Stam 99
Dur 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default)
DefAwr 80 (from 85 default)
OffAwr 90 (from 95 default)
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 80
3pt Tendency 20
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_francis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/steve_francis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Francis
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL4D.HTM
Notes: As expected, the tandem of Francis/Yao only lasted one year.
Francis was having some early success in Orlando, but a lot of that was
due to the return of Grant Hill.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 7
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 95
All-Star selections: 3 (2002-2004, 3 starts)
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 19.2 ppg)
Former Teams: Rockets (374), Magic (124)
Current Team: Knicks
Andre Miller (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 86 (up from 84)
Close 92
Med 76
3pt 58 (from 60 default)
FT 81 (down from 84)
Layup 88 (up from 82) (from 80 default)
Dunk 59 (from 55 default)
Handle 90 (up from 85)
Pass 95 (up from 90)
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 54 (up from 51)
Steal 84
RebOff 58
RebDef 60
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 90
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 90
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andre_miller/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andre_miller.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Miller
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN3D.HTM
Notes: It’s easy to forget that Andre led the league in assists in 01-
02, with a whopping 10.9 apg.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 7
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 87
Assists King: 1 (01-02)
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (10 games, 15.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Cavaliers (245), Clippers (80)
Current Team: Nuggets (164)
Jason Terry (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 85 (from 84 default)
Close 89
Med 84 (from 76 default)
3pt 87
FT 84 (up from 74) (from 84 default)
Layup 88 (from 85 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 90
Pass 81 (down from 84)
PostOff 60
PostDef 55
Block 54
Steal 86
RebOff 54
RebDef 54
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 65 (up from 50)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_terry/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_terry.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Terry
http://www.82games.com/04DAL4D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL3D.HTM
Notes: The Warriors traded Terry on draft night for Mookie Blaylock.
Its moves like this that made the Warriors suck for a decade.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 7
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 77
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 17.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Hawks (403)
Current Team: Mavericks (80)
Sam Cassell (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84
Close 94
Med 83 (up from 81)
3pt 80 (up from 71)
FT 87 (up from 86)
Layup 86 (from 85 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 90
Pass 87 (down from 90)
PostOff 70
PostDef 65
Block 56
Steal 62
RebOff 54
RebDef 62
Speed 85 (from 90 default)
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 30 (down from 50)
Med Tendency 70 (up from 65)
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 75 (down from 80)
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sam_cassell/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sam_cassell.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Cassell
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC3D.HTM
Notes: Cassell put himself on the map by burying the Knicks in Game 3
of the 94 NBA Finals during his rookie year. Won two championships in
his first two years. Took New Jersey to the playoffs more times than
Stephon Marbury (1-0). Had a career year in 03-04, making his first
all-star appearance, and the All-NBA Second team, but it looks like it
can only go downhill from here. Cassell’s nagging injuries eventually
cost Minnesota in the Conference Finals, and with Troy Hudson injured,
the T-Wolves had to depend on Darrick Martin. With a healthy Cassell
and Hudson, the T’Wolves are favorites to win the championship, and had
Cassell not gone down, they quite possibly could have been the champs
last season.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 12
Age: 35
HoF Monitor: 109
All-Star selections: 1 (03-04)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (03-04)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 2x, Second Round
1x, First Round 4x (2 rings, 103 games, 13.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Rockets (209), Suns (22), Mavericks (16), Nets (102),
Bucks (313), T’Wolves (140)
Current Team: Clippers
Kirk Hinrich (NEW-Edit)
Overall 84 (down from 85)
Close 89
Med 79
3pt 81
FT 83 (up from 79)
Layup 91 (down from 94) (from 90 default)
Dunk 56 (from 55 default)
Handle 90
Pass 83
PostOff 55
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 54
Steal 79 (down from 84)
RebOff 53
RebDef 62 (down from 67)
Speed 85
Stam 95
Dur 80
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 75 (down from 80)
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kirk_hinrich/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kirk_hinrich.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kirkhinrich.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_Hinrich
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI3D.HTM
Notes: After playing last season next to combo guard Jamal Crawford,
Hinrich is again paired with a combo guard. Why the emphasis on combo
guard? Hinrich is also a combo guard. It should create some
interesting scenarios, as Hinrich and Gordon get older, since both are
too small to play SG full-time.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 54
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 21.2 ppg)
Current Team: Bulls (153)
Mike James (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 83 (up from 80) (from 76 default)
Close 94 (from 87 default)
Med 83 (from 78 default)
3pt 89 (from 84 default)
FT 81 (down from 82) (from 76 default)
Layup 90 (from 80 default)
Dunk 56 (from 50 default)
Handle 85
Pass 81 (up from 79) (from 74 default)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 52
Steal 76
RebOff 53
RebDef 65
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 85 (up from 80)
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 85 (from 80 default)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_james/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_james.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_James
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR1D.HTM
Notes: Has played for six teams in five years, but has played well on
each one. Good for 10-12 ppg off the bench as a shooter. One of the
most underrated players in the league, as evidenced by the Rockets
trading James and his expiring contract for the more “talented” Rafer
Alston and his five year contract. Of course, James will probably
command a similar contract to Alston’s in free agency, but James has
been valuable everywhere he’s been, while Alston has not.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 40
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 1x (1 ring, 29 games,
4.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (93), Celtics (55), Pistons (26), Bucks (47),
Rockets (27)
Current Team: Raptors
Jason Williams (EDITED RROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 83 (down from 84) (from 82 default)
Close 87
Med 76 (from 70 default)
3pt 82 (down from 85) (from 77 default)
FT 84 (down from 90) (from 79 default)
Layup 94 (down from 99) (from 85 default)
Dunk 56 (from 55 default)
Handle 95
Pass 90
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 51
Steal 74 (down from 81)
RebOff 52
RebDef 51
Speed 90
Stam 90 (down from 95)
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_williams/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_williams.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Williams_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA2D.HTM
Notes: J-Will, not to be confused with Jay-Will. Has much improved
since his Sacramento showboating days. He still showboats, but no
longer commits turnovers. In 02-03, he was second in A/T ratio, second
in assists per minute behind John Stockton, and second in assists per
game behind Jason Kidd. The only thing stopping him from being tops in
the league is his low minute totals, due to Memphis’ depth. Now J-Will
is in Miami sharing PG duties with Gary Payton. Will he ever get a
chance to lead the league in assists?
Years Pro: 8
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 66
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (26 games, 10.9
ppg)
Former Teams: Kings (208), Grizzlies (284)
Current Team: Heat
Luke Ridnour (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 83 (up from 82)
Close 79 (down from 84)
Med 79
3pt 79 (down from 83)
FT 88
Layup 88 (from 85 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 90
Pass 90 (up from 87)
PostOff 55
PostDef 50
Block 56
Steal 84 (up from 79)
RebOff 55
RebDef 53
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 90 (from 95 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luke_ridnour/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luke_ridnour.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lukeridnour.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Ridnour
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA1D.HTM
Notes: The new starting PG in Seattle. How many have there been since
Gary Payton was traded?
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 35
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (11 games, 9.7 ppg)
Current Team: Sonics (151)
Jameer Nelson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 83 (up from 81) (from 79 default)
Close 89 (up from 87)
Med 79 (up from 78)
3pt 85 (down from 87) (from 76 default)
FT 78 (up from 76) (from 68 default)
Layup 93 (from 90 default)
Dunk 54 (from 50 default)
Handle 90
Pass 85 (up from 75)
PostOff 60
PostDef 55
Block 54 (up from 51)
Steal 82 (from 88 default)
RebOff 58
RebDef 62
Speed 90
Stam 95
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (from 75 default)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 65 (from 55 default)
3pt Tendency 55 (from 45 default)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jameer_nelson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jameer_nelson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jameer_Nelson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL2D.HTM
Notes: The 2004 College Player of the Year.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 29
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Magic (79)
Earl Boykins (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 83 (from 80 default)
Close 84 (up from 65)
Med 81 (from 75 default)
3pt 79 (down from 82) (from 79 default)
FT 88 (down from 92)
Layup 93 (from 85 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 95
Pass 83 (up from 81)
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 53
Steal 78
RebOff 53
RebDef 50
Speed 99
Stam 95
Dur 95
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 10
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 0
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating – speculative, overall rating raised from
81 to 83 in online roster download with no visible rating changes)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/earl_boykins/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/earl_boykins.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_boykins
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN1D.HTM
Notes: Played for six teams in his first six years. The shortest
player in the NBA since Mugsey Bogues, Boykins always considers himself
the best player on the court, and he probably is. If you are able to
score on guys a foot or more taller than you are on a consistent basis,
you’re damn good.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 39
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (10 games, 13.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Nets (5), Cavaliers (17), Magic (1), Cavaliers (25),
Clippers (78), Warriors (68)
Current Team: Nuggets (164)
Brevin Knight (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (up from 80)
Close 67 (up from 62)
Med 73 (up from 70)
3pt 60
FT 79 (down from 85)
Layup 86 (from 85 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 97
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 51
Steal 96
RebOff 52
RebDef 58
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brevin_knight/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brevin_knight.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brevin_Knight
http://www.82games.com/04CHA1D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA1D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 61
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (9 games, 4.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Cavaliers (190), Hawks (47), Grizzlies (106), Suns (3),
Wizards (32), Bucks (21)
Current Team: Bobcats (66)
Delonte West (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (up from 81) (from 70 default)
Close 82 (from 75 default)
Med 78 (from 75 default)
3pt 85 (from 79 default)
FT 84 (from 70 default)
Layup 89 (from 85 default)
Dunk 68 (up from 53) (from 55 default)
Handle 90
Pass 76 (up from 72) (from 62 default)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 70 (from 64 default)
Steal 78
RebOff 56
RebDef 67
Speed 90 (from 85 default)
Stam 95 (from 90 default)
Dur 80
DefAwr 85 (from 65 default)
OffAwr 80 (from 70 default)
Close Tendency 35 (up from 20)
Med Tendency 50 (up from 40)
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 15 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/delonte_west/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/delonte_west.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delonte_west
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS2D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 4.1 ppg)
Current Team: Celtics (39)
Jamaal Tinsley (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (down from 83) (from 85 default)
Close 84 (down from 87)
Med 75
3pt 76 (up from 75) (from 82 default)
FT 74
Layup 88 (from 85 default)
Dunk 56 (from 50 default)
Handle 90
Pass 82 (from 89 default)
PostOff 60
PostDef 55
Block 57
Steal 84 (from 93 default)
RebOff 55
RebDef 69
Speed 85
Stam 90 (from 96 default)
Dur 65 (from 75 default)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 85 (down from 90) (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 55 (from 65 default)
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamaal_tinsley/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamaal_tinsley.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaal_Tinsley
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND1D.HTM
Notes: Passes the ball very well, and gets lots of steals, but has no
jumper. Of course, neither did Jason Kidd in his first few years, so
that’s somewhat promising, and Tinsley did show improvement in his
shooting this year.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 55
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
2x (36 games, 7.7 ppg)
Current Team: Pacers (245)
Bobby Jackson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (up from 81)
Close 92 (down from 94) (from 97 default)
Med 79 (from 81 default)
3pt 79
FT 79 (down from 80)
Layup 94 (from 90 default)
Dunk 59 (from 55 default)
Handle 90
Pass 69 (up from 64)
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 52 (down from 54)
Steal 69 (up from 63)
RebOff 60
RebDef 71
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 70 (down from 75)
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 85 (down from 90)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 85
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bobby_jackson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bobby_jackson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Jackson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM4D.HTM
Notes: The best bench player in basketball. Has ranked highly in the
sixth man voting for the last couple years, finally winning the award
in 02-03. He was probably the Kings first half MVP that year,
averaging 20.2 ppg in 26 games as a starter.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 9
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 53
Sixth Man of Year: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
3x (48 games, 9.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (68), T’Wolves (123), Kings (294)
Current Team: Grizzlies
Damon Stoudamire (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD
Overall 81
Close 84
Med 78
3pt 82
FT 89 (down from 91)
Layup 90 (from 85 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 90
Pass 79
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 50
Steal 71
RebOff 55
RebDef 60 (down from 65)
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 70 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 85
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/damon_stoudamire/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/damon_stoudamire.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Stoudamire
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM4D.HTM
Notes: Got caught smoking doobies with his uncle. If you’re a rich NBA
player, why do you risk it all by continually getting caught with
illegal substances? Why would you want to submit yourself to the media
scrutiny? Didn’t those poor lost souls pay attention in school? Don’t
do the deed of smoking weed. Marijuana? I don’t wanna! Don’t smoke
the reefer, be a security briefer! Bleh. The public service
announcement ends, mercifully. Recently went for 54 points, Tony Delk
style. The game looked a lot similar to an online game of ESPN NBA
2K5.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 11
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 91
Rookie of Year: 1 (95-96)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
4x (46 games, ppg)
Former Teams: Raptors (200), Blazers (529)
Current Team: Grizzlies
Rafer Alston (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81
Close 82
Med 76 (up from 75)
3pt 80 (from 81 default)
FT 73 (from 74 default)
Layup 89 (from 85 default)
Dunk 54 (from 50 default)
Handle 95
Pass 84 (down from 87)
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 50
Block 57 (up from 51)
Steal 84
RebOff 53
RebDef 62
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 75 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 75 (up from 70)
Drive Tendency 80 (down from 85)
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rafer_alston/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rafer_alston.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafer_Alston
http://www.82games.com/04TOR1D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU2D.HTM
Notes: Former street ball legend Skip to My Lou. Unlike most street
ballers, he’s in the NBA because he can shoot and play a lick of
defense.
Years Pro: 7
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 43
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
1x (22 games, 4.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Bucks (114), Raptors (47), Heat (82), Raptors (80)
Current Team: Rockets
T.J. Ford (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81
Close 77 (down from 79)
Med 73 (from 71 default)
3pt 76 (up from 68)
FT 77 (down from 82)
Layup 92 (down from 96) (from 80 default)
Dunk 67 (up from 57) (from 55 default)
Handle 90
Pass 88 (down from 92)
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 52 (up from 51)
Steal 80 (down from 83)
RebOff 56 (up from 51)
RebDef 71 (up from 66)
Speed 95 (up from 90)
Stam 90 (up from 85)
Dur 75 (from 60 default)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 25 (up from 20)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tj_ford/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tj_ford.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/terranceford.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.J._Ford
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL1D.HTM
Notes: Ford has beaten the odds and returned from a potentially career
ending spinal injury. Much like when he was a rookie, his effect on
the Bucks has them playing above .500.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 32
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Bucks (55)
Earl Watson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (up from 79)
Close 75
Med 75 (up from 73)
3pt 85 (from 77 default)
FT 66
Layup 89 (from 85 default)
Dunk 60 (up from 50)
Handle 85
Pass 90
PostOff 50
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 58
Steal 84 (down from 86)
RebOff 54
RebDef 56
Speed 90 (up from 85)
Stam 95
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/earl_watson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/earl_watson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Watson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN2D.HTM
Notes: All-time leader in steals at UCLA, and that skill has translated
to the pro-level for Watson. Doesn’t do much else though.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 35
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 4.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Sonics (64), Grizzlies (240), Nuggets (46)
Current Team: Sonics
Speedy Claxton (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (up from 79) (from 81 default)
Close 87
Med 75
3pt 62
FT 78 (up from 74)
Layup 89 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 90
Pass 90
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 53
Steal 93
RebOff 53
RebDef 59
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 70
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/speedy_claxton/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/speedy_claxton.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedy_Claxton
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK1D.HTM
Notes: Real name is Craig. Played with Lamar Odom, Omar Cook, and
Erick Barkley at Christ the King HS. Was instrumental in tiring out
Jason Kidd during the 02-03 NBA Finals, and got a ring for his efforts.
Undersized for the NBA, and his durability reflects it. In his first
five seasons since being drafted, he played in 219 games, and missed
191 games.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 46
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 1x (1 ring, 29 games,
4.7 ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (67), Spurs (30), Warriors (106)
Current Team: Hornets (16)
Raymond Felton (NEW-Edit)
Overall 80 (up from 76)
Close 72 (down from 77)
Med 73 (up from 70)
3pt 82 (up from 75)
FT 71 (down from 74)
Layup 89 (from 80 default)
Dunk 68 (up from 64) (from 60 default)
Handle 95 (up from 90)
Pass 83 (up from 75)
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 53 (up from 50)
Steal 83 (up from 75)
RebOff 60 (up from 55)
RebDef 60 (up from 55)
Speed 95
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 40 (up from 35)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/raymond_felton/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/raymond_felton.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/raymondfelton.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=5
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11868
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Felton
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA2D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Bobcats
Derek Fisher (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 79)
Close 84
Med 76
3pt 86 (from 82 default)
FT 82 (down from 85) (from 86 default)
Layup 81 (from 80 default)
Dunk 54 (up from 50)
Handle 85
Pass 78 (up from 73)
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 51
Steal 83 (up from 75)
RebOff 54
RebDef 57 (down from 59)
Speed 85 (down from 90)
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 80 (down from 85)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/derek_fisher/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/derek_fisher.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Fisher
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW3D.HTM
Notes: Used to get a bad rap on defense because Shaq doesn’t guard the
pick and roll, and Phil Jackson never even made an attempt to figure
out how to defend against it. But hey, like most Laker fanboys say,
Phil Jackson is a “GREAT” coach with “NOTHING” to prove…
Years Pro: 10
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 61
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 4x, Second Round 4x (3 rings, 117 games,
8.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (544)
Current Team: Warriors (74)
Gary Payton (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (up from 78) (from 81 default)
Close 87 (from 94 default)
Med 77 (up from 75) (from 81 default)
3pt 76 (from 78 default)
FT 78 (from 76 default)
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 82 (down from 86)
PostOff 70
PostDef 65
Block 53
Steal 72 (down from 76)
RebOff 54
RebDef 57
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 85 (up from 75)
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 80 (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 45 (up from 25)
Med Tendency 45 (up from 40)
3pt Tendency 30 (up from 25)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gary_payton/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gary_payton.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Payton
http://www.82games.com/02SEA1A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/02MIL1A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03LAL1D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04BOS2D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA1D.HTM
Notes: One of the best defensive guards of all-time. Tied with Michael
Jordan for the most All-Defensive First team selections in NBA history,
and like Jordan is also one of the few guards in NBA history to be
named Defensive Player of the Year.
Years Pro: 16
Age: 37
HoF Monitor: 169
All-Star selections: 9 (1994-1998, 2000-2003, 2 starts)
All-NBA First Team: 2 (97-98, 99-00)
All-NBA Second Team: 5 (1995-1997, 98-99, 01-02)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (93-94, 00-01)
Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (95-96)
All-Defensive First Team: 9 (1994-2002)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
2x, First Round 7x (129 games, 15.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Sonics (999), Bucks (28), Lakers (82), Celtics (54),
Hawks (0), Celtics (23)
Current Team: Heat
Maurice Williams (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (from 76 default)
Close 87 (up from 82)
Med 79 (from 71 default)
3pt 85 (down from 89) (from 77 default)
FT 85
Layup 93 (from 85 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 90
Pass 84 (down from 91)
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 53
Steal 73
RebOff 55
RebDef 61
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 80 (up from 75)
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 50 (up from 40)
3pt Tendency 35 (up from 20)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/maurice_williams/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/maurice_williams.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mauricewilliams.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Williams_%28basketball_player%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL2D.HTM
Notes: The Bucks signed Mo cheap to a three-year deal, and right now
it’s looking like a bargain since T.J. Ford missed all of last year.
He should be a quality backup in his career.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 32
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Jazz (57)
Current Team: Bucks (80)
Chris Duhon (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79
Close 70 (down from 75)
Med 73
3pt 81 (up from 80)
FT 82 (up from 73)
Layup 85 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 80
Pass 85
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 51
Steal 78 (down from 80)
RebOff 52
RebDef 62
Speed 85
Stam 90 (from 99 default)
Dur 80
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 10
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_duhon/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_duhon.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chris_duhon.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Duhon
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI1D.HTM
Notes: Originally was a long shot to make the Bulls, but had a great
training camp last year (out of desperation to avoid playing in Europe
like the team wanted) and ended up being the starting PG for the team,
and got what got a sizeable contract in restricted free agency over the
summer. Hard work pays off once again.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 29
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 6.2 ppg)
Current Team: Bulls (82)
Sarunas Jasikevicius (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (down from 80) (from 79 default)
Close 82 (down from 89)
Med 81
3pt 83 (down from 85) (from 82 default)
FT 90 (up from 89) (from 81 default)
Layup 87 (down from 89) (from 80 default)
Dunk 57 (from 50 default)
Handle 85
Pass 80 (up from 77)
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 52 (up from 50)
Steal 76 (down from 79) (from 75 default)
RebOff 52 (down from 55)
RebDef 58 (up from 55)
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80 (down from 85)
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 70 (up from 50)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sarunas_jasikevicius/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sarunas_jasikevicius.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarunas_Jasikevicius
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND3D.HTM
Notes: The best PG outside of the NBA is now coming to the NBA.
Sarunas is a fiery leader and not afraid to take any shot or make any
pass. He is the European version of Steve Nash. Jasikevicius is most
famous for being a USA killer, he has led Lithuania to a victory over
the US team in the Olympics, and their games have been very close over
the last few years.
Years Pro: 1
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Pacers
Deron Williams (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 76) (from 77 default)
Close 82 (up from 77)
Med 73
3pt 82 (up from 75)
FT 69 (down from 72)
Layup 88 (from 85 default)
Dunk 64 (up from 59) (from 55 default)
Handle 85
Pass 81 (up from 79) (from 80 default)
PostOff 60 (up from 55)
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 55
Steal 70
RebOff 55 (up from 52)
RebDef 60 (up from 55)
Speed 80 (down from 85)
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 40 (up from 35)
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 40 (up from 25)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0)
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/deron_williams/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/deron_williams.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/deronwilliams.asp
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=10947
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=72
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deron_Williams
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA2D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Jazz
Anthony Johnson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 77)
Close 77 (up from 65)
Med 76 (up from 75)
3pt 77 (from 79 default)
FT 77 (up from 75)
Layup 84 (from 75 default)
Dunk 62 (up from 52) (from 50 default)
Handle 85
Pass 82
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 58 (up from 55)
Steal 74
RebOff 54
RebDef 57 (down from 60)
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anthony_johnson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/anthony_johnson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Johnson_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND4D.HTM
Notes: One of those well-traveled PGs that can subtly help a team. Did
a nice job backing up Jason Kidd in back to back Finals appearances.
Did he add 3pt range over the years? No, I don’t think so. He always
had it, but consistency is what you need to be a good shooter. He
actually started in his rookie year with Sacramento, and he hit 42
threes. In 02-03 he had 13, and in 03-04 he had 42. AJ is
consistently playing again, which is what you can credit that to.
Years Pro: 9
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 33
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
2x (74 games, 3.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Kings (77), Hawks (87), Magic (18), Hawks (25), Cavaliers
(28), Nets (100)
Current Team: Pacers (73)
Carlos Arroyo (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 75)
Close 82 (down from 87)
Med 78 (up from 75)
3pt 76 (from 70 default)
FT 79 (up from 73) (from 77 default)
Layup 90 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 89
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 51
Steal 70
RebOff 55
RebDef 57 (up from 52)
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80 (up from 75)
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/carlos_arroyo/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/carlos_arroyo.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Arroyo
http://www.carlosarroyo.com/
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET1D.HTM
Notes: The fifth Puerto Rican born player in NBA history. He really put
himself on the map by leading the Puerto Rican Olympic Team to victory
against the US in blowout fashion, which was the first loss the US had
suffered in the Dream Team era. He was not drafted, and played in
Spain for a year. He easily won the starting PG job in Utah, and has
been quite impressive. Time will tell just how good Arroyo really is.
Formerly the most underrated player in the video game (58 overall last
year).
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 31
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 1x (22 games, 2.2 ppg)
Former Teams: Raptors (17), Nuggets (20), Jazz (145), Pistons (90)
Current Team: Magic
Marcus Banks (NEW-Edit)
Overall 78 (up from 76)
Close 82 (up from 79)
Med 75
3pt 75 (down from 78)
FT 76 (up from 74)
Layup 90 (from 85 default)
Dunk 64 (from 60 default)
Handle 85
Pass 79 (up from 72)
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 60
Block 59
Steal 85 (down from 90)
RebOff 56
RebDef 62
Speed 90 (up from 85)
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75 (down from 80)
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 35 (up from 25)
Drive Tendency 80 (up from 75)
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marcus_banks/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marcus_banks.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/marcusbanks.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Banks
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS3D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN4D.HTM
Notes: Led the league in steals per minute in 02-03, but was also 8th
in turnovers per minute. Banks is probably the fastest sprinter in the
entire league, but he needs to learn how to play under control if he
wants to ever be a starter in the league.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 22
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (11 games, 4.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Celtics (180)
Current Team: T’Wolves
Marko Jaric (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (down from 78)
Close 79
Med 75
3pt 77 (from 82 default)
FT 72
Layup 85 (down from 88) (from 85 default)
Dunk 64 (up from 60)
Handle 80
Pass 76 (down from 85)
PostOff 65 (up from 60)
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 57
Steal 89
RebOff 59 (up from 53)
RebDef 61
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marko_jaric/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marko_jaric.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marko_Jaric
http://www.82games.com/04LAC7D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN3D.HTM
Notes: Led the NBA in Steals per minute in 02-03. Jaric is a combo
guard that is finally developing his playmaking skills. He was signed
and traded to the T’Wolves for Sam Cassell. Cassell couldn’t help but
laugh when he heard how much money Jaric received in his new contract.
The Wolves seemed to badly undervalue Cassell, and drastically
overrated Jaric. Jaric has lost his starting job and it’s not even the
all-star break yet. Good thing he’s got five more years to win it
back…
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 4
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 40
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Clippers (174)
Current Team: T’Wolves
Bob Sura (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77
Close 79 (down from 84)
Med 73 (down from 75)
3pt 80 (down from 81)
FT 75
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 58 (from 55 default)
Handle 80
Pass 79
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 52
Steal 74
RebOff 60
RebDef 78
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 65 (from 75 default)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bob_sura/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bob_sura.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Sura
http://www.82games.com/04HOU7D.HTM
Notes: Well holy freakin crap. When Sura was with the Hawks, he put up
the oddest stats I’ve seen in all my years of watching basketball. In
18 starts for the Hawks, he averaged 16.4 ppg, 9.3 rpg, and 5.9 apg.
Sura had three triple doubles in a row, an NBA record, but had his
final one controversially taken away by the league as it ruled that a
shot he missed on purpose and rebounded for his 10th rebound should not
have counted as a shot attempted. Sura turned his success last year
into his first ever full-time starting role, playing a role similar to
the one Ron Harper had in Chicago.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 10
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 60
Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (13 games, 8.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Cavaliers (330), Warriors (186), Pistons (53), Hawks (27)
Current Team: Rockets (61)
Nick Van Exel (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (down from 81) (from 76 default)
Close 84 (down from 89) (from 84 default)
Med 79 (down from 83) (from 76 default)
3pt 83
FT 79 (down from 82)
Layup 86 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 90 (down from 95) (from 90 default)
Pass 74
PostOff 60
PostDef 60
Block 51 (up from 50)
Steal 55 (down from 65)
RebOff 53
RebDef 62
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 70
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80 (down from 85) (from 80 default)
Close Tendency 40 (down from 50)
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 75
Drive Tendency 80 (down from 85)
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nick_van_exel/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nick_van_exel.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Van_Exel
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS3D.HTM
Notes: The Lakers’ all-time leader in threes made and attempted.
Became Dallas’ leader in the playoffs. As much as the Mavs needed a
SF, he’ll be missed. The only question is his durability. Back when
he was with LA, he was talking about retiring early because of his bad
knees. Now, Van Exel is seriously considered retirement. He probably
will have one more year left in him playing for a contender.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 13
Age: 34
HoF Monitor: 94
All-Star selections: 1 (97-98)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round
1x (64 games, 15.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (377), Nuggets (245), Mavericks (100), Warriors
(39), Blazers (53)
Current Team: Spurs
Lindsey Hunter
Overall 77 (down from 79)
Close 72 (down from 75)
Med 71 (down from 75)
3pt 72
FT 74 (down from 79)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 56 (up from 50)
Handle 85
Pass 67
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 60 (up from 50)
Block 59
Steal 92
RebOff 58
RebDef 58
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 90 (down from 95)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lindsey_hunter/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lindsey_hunter.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsey_Hunter
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET3D.HTM
Notes: Wow, his stock REALLY dropped after he left Detroit. He hasn’t
been a starter since. Three years later he’s back in Detroit and
helped them win a title with his defense off the bench.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 13
Age: 35
HoF Monitor: 66
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 3x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x
(2 rings, 99 games, 4.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (488), Bucks (82), Lakers (82), Raptors (29)
Current Team: Pistons (109)
Smush Parker (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 74) (from 58 default)
Close 82 (from 62 default)
Med 76 (from 63 default)
3pt 81 (down from 83) (from 73 default)
FT 68 (up from 64) (from 79 default)
Layup 87 (from 70 default)
Dunk 76 (up from 69) (from 65 default)
Handle 85 (from 80 default)
Pass 71 (up from 68) (from 59 default)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 54
Steal 88 (up from 83) (from 69 default)
RebOff 53 (up from 50)
RebDef 64 (up from 58)
Speed 85 (from 80 default)
Stam 95 (from 90 default)
Dur 80
DefAwr 75 (from 55 default)
OffAwr 75 (from 60 default)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 55 (from 15 default)
Drive Tendency 80 (from 70 default)
Dunk Tendency 30 (from 10 default)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/smush_parker/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/smush_parker.htm
http://www.hoopshype.com/interviews/smush_sierra.htm
http://nbadraft.net/profiles/smushparker.htm
http://sports.espn.go.com/nbadraft/tracker/player?playerId=18328
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smush_Parker
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL1D.HTM
Notes: Has gone from NBDL outcast to starting next to Kobe Bryant in
the Lakers backcourt. Attended Newtown HS, which I used to pass by
every day (and thankfully never attended). Go me.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Cavaliers (66), Pistons (11), Suns (5)
Current Team: Lakers
Steve Blake (NEW-Edit)
Overall 76 (up from 69)
Close 70 (down from 75)
Med 73 (up from 71)
3pt 83 (up from 80)
FT 80 (down from 81)
Layup 86 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 80
Pass 87 (up from 63)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 52
Steal 59
RebOff 56
RebDef 61
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 65 (down from 70)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_blake/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/steve_blake.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/steveblake.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_blake
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR3D.HTM
Notes: The 38th pick of the 2003 draft was just as good, if not better
than first round PGs taken way ahead of him, like Marcus Banks, Luke
Ridnour, Troy Bell, Reece Gaines, and Zoran Planinic.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (4 games, 0.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Wizards (119)
Current Team: Blazers
Eric Snow (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 74) (from 76 default)
Close 70 (from 84 default)
Med 71 (up from 66) (from 70 default)
3pt 60 (from 73 default)
FT 74
Layup 76 (from 75 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 84 (up from 81)
PostOff 55
PostDef 65
Block 56
Steal 74 (down from 79)
RebOff 55
RebDef 54
Speed 80
Stam 75
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 5 (from 10 default)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eric_snow/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eric_snow.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Snow
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE2D.HTM
Notes: Does the little things. Got to the playoffs every year except
for the last two. Would be an absolutely perfect backcourt mate for
LeBron if he had 3pt range. Other than that, he compensates for each
one of LeBron’s glaring weaknesses (defense, and running the offense).
Years Pro: 11
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 65
All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 5x, First Round 1x (71
games, 7.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Sonics (127), 76’ers (452)
Current Team: Cavaliers (81)
Devin Harris (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 74)
Close 84 (up from 79)
Med 73 (up from 70)
3pt 71 (from 76 default)
FT 73 (up from 70) (from 76 default)
Layup 90 (from 85 default)
Dunk 79 (from 70 default)
Handle 85
Pass 74
PostOff 60
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 63 (down from 66)
Steal 85 (down from 94)
RebOff 55
RebDef 58 (up from 55)
Speed 90
Stam 95 (from 90 default)
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80 (up from 75)
Close Tendency 40 (up from 30)
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 30 (down from 50)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 30 (down from 40)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/devin_harris/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/devin_harris.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/devin_harris.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Harris
http://www.82games.com/04DAL1D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL1D.HTM
Notes: The Mavericks were able to unload Antawn Jamison and his fat
contract for Stackhouse and Harris. It could be the transaction of the
2004 offseason when all is said and done.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 21
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (9 games, 2.4 ppg)
Current Team: Mavericks (76)
Jose Calderon (NEW-Edit, ADDED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (from 69 default)
Close 79
Med 75 (up from 73)
3pt 59 (from 68 default)
FT 83 (down from 85) (from 79 default)
Layup 82
Dunk 59 (up from 56)
Handle 85
Pass 83 (from 72 default)
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 53 (down from 61)
Steal 75 (down from 80) (from 64 default)
RebOff 54 (up from 52)
RebDef 58
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 75 (from 70 default)
OffAwr 80 (from 70 default)
Close Tendency 30 (up from 15)
Med Tendency 40 (down from 45)
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jose_calderon/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jose_manuel_calderon.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_Calderon
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR4D.HTM
Notes: One of the best European PGs in the game today. Signed with the
Raptors this offseason and will compete with recently acquired Mike
James for the starting role.
Years Pro: 1
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Raptors
Jeff McInnis
Overall 75
Close 82
Med 76
3pt 79 (down from 80)
FT 80 (down from 81)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 75
PostOff 60 (up from 55)
PostDef 60
Block 51 (up from 50)
Steal 60
RebOff 53
RebDef 59 (up from 50)
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jeff_mcinnis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jeff_mcinnis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_McInnis
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN3D.HTM
Notes: After McInnis was inexplicably benched, the Cavs collapsed and
the Nets overtook them for the final playoff spot last year. Now he’s
joining the Nets. He’s the best backup Jason Kidd has had in Jersey
thus far (with apologies to the vastly underrated Anthony Johnson).
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 10
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 55
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 3.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (13), Wizards (35), Clippers (187), Blazers
(114), Cavaliers (107)
Current Team: Nets
Leandro Barbosa (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (up from 69)
Close 87 (up from 79)
Med 78 (up from 71)
3pt 88 (from 80 default)
FT 77 (up from 70) (from 77 default)
Layup 90 (up from 87) (from 80 default)
Dunk 64 (from 60 default)
Handle 85 (up from 80)
Pass 68
PostOff 60 (up from 55)
PostDef 55
Block 55
Steal 66
RebOff 56
RebDef 58 (down from 64)
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 70 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 80 (up from 75)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 60 (up from 55)
3pt Tendency 65 (up from 60)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/leandro_barbosa/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/leandrinho_barbosa.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/leandrobarbosa.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leandro_Barbosa
http://www.82games.com/04PHO3D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO3D.HTM
Notes: Enjoyed a big increase in minutes after Marbury was traded, but
may see a slight decrease with the addition of Steve Nash. Since many
“experts” don’t think Nash’s body will hold up much longer, Barbosa may
get those minutes back as time goes on.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 27
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (12 games, 2.5 ppg)
Current Team: Suns (133)
Sebastian Telfair (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (up from 74)
Close 79
Med 75 (down from 76)
3pt 79 (up from 70)
FT 77 (down from 79)
Layup 91 (down from 96) (from 95 default)
Dunk 54 (from 50 default)
Handle 90
Pass 81 (up from 79)
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 53
Steal 64
RebOff 51
RebDef 57
Speed 95
Stam 95
Dur 75 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 70 (down from 75)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 40 (up from 25)
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sebastian_telfair/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sebastian_telfair.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/sebastian_telfair.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Telfair
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR1D.HTM
Notes: The cousin of Stephon Marbury, and the latest playground legend
PG to enter the NBA. He will be the first ever PG (aside from 6’7”
Shaun Livingston) to enter the NBA Draft out of high school. Nobody
Telfair’s size has competed in the NBA at such a young age. He is a
quick distributor like T.J. Ford, but is not as athletic. Telfair is
most similar to a young Jason Williams, with his flashy passing, ball
handling, and erratic jump shot.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Blazers (68)
Tyronn Lue (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (up from 71)
Close 70 (up from 62)
Med 77 (up from 65)
3pt 86 (up from 81)
FT 83 (up from 81)
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 78
PostOff 50
PostDef 55
Block 50
Steal 59 (up from 54)
RebOff 51
RebDef 55
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tyronn_lue/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tyronn_lue.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyronn_Lue
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL1D.HTM
Notes: Made a career for himself by defending Allen Iverson well for
around five minutes in the NBA Finals. Has disappointed ever since.
Ask Orlando how much they missed Darrell Armstrong. Put up decent
numbers for the Hawks, but come on, who doesn’t? If you want to have
the worst record in the NBA, having Lue as your starting PG is a good
way to get you there.
Years Pro: 8
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 49
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (1 ring, 18 games,
2.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (61), Wizards (146), Magic (76), Rockets (21)
Current Team: Hawks (49)
Nate Robinson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (down from 77)
Close 75 (down from 77)
Med 73
3pt 81 (up from 76)
FT 76 (down from 79)
Layup 94 (from 85 default)
Dunk 93 (from 80 default)
Handle 95
Pass 68 (down from 75)
PostOff 50
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 50
Steal 70 (down from 75)
RebOff 64 (up from 51)
RebDef 68 (up from 50)
Speed 95
Stam 99 (up from 95)
Dur 95
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75 (down from 80)
Close Tendency 20 (up from 10)
Med Tendency 55 (down from 65)
3pt Tendency 35 (up from 15)
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 15 (down from 30)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nate_robinson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nate_robinson.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/naterobinson.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=67
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Robinson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK1D.HTM
Notes: Traded to the Knicks as part of the Quentin Richardson deal, and
is probably going to be one of the more popular Knicks. With a 42-inch
vertical leap, he won this year’s dunk contest.
Years Pro: 1
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Knicks
Darrell Armstrong
Overall 75 (down from 76)
Close 72 (down from 79)
Med 70 (up from 68)
3pt 72
FT 85 (up from 83)
Layup 86 (down from 88) (from 80 default)
Dunk 59 (from 55 default)
Handle 85
Pass 76 (down from 83)
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 56
Steal 85
RebOff 58
RebDef 60
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 20 (down from 35)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darrell_armstrong/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darrell_armstrong.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Armstrong
http://www.82games.com/04DAL3D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL2D.HTM
Notes: In the 95-96 season, Armstrong played a total of 41 minutes, and
scored a total of 42 points that season. Eat your heart out Michael
Jordan.
Years Pro: 12
Age: 37
HoF Monitor: 72
Sixth Man of Year: 1 (98-99)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 6x (40 games, 8.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Magic (502), Hornets (93)
Current Team: Mavericks (52)
Dan Dickau
Overall 75
Close 79 (down from 87)
Med 79
3pt 80
FT 84 (down from 87)
Layup 84 (down from 88) (from 85 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 79
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 51
Steal 79
RebOff 53
RebDef 56
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dan_dickau/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dan_dickau.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Dickau
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS1D.HTM
Notes: Nobody seems to want this guy. Has been traded three times in
the last two seasons. Dickau seemingly came from nowhere while filling
in for the injured Baron Davis. He’s my candidate for this year’s Most
Improved Player Award.
Years Pro: 4
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 26
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Hawks (73), Blazers (20), Mavericks (4), Hornets (67)
Current Team: Celtics
Jason Hart
Overall 75
Close 72 (up from 70)
Med 70 (up from 66)
3pt 76 (down from 80)
FT 76 (down from 79)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 59 (from 55 default)
Handle 85 (up from 80)
Pass 79 (down from 89)
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 54
Steal 80 (down from 90)
RebOff 52
RebDef 57 (down from 67)
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_hart/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_hart.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Hart
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC3D.HTM
Notes: Signed a 3-year contract with Charlotte, so he’ll get plenty of
minutes at PG from the get go. Was traded to the Kings for a second
round pick. He’ll act as a decent backup for Mike Bibby.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 6
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 32
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (7 games, 3.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Bucks (1), Sonics (0), Spurs (63), Bobcats (74)
Current Team: Kings
John Salmons (NEW-Edit)
Overall 74 (up from 69)
Close 82 (down from 84)
Med 77 (up from 73)
3pt 78 (up from 77)
FT 77 (up from 73)
Layup 82 (from 80 default)
Dunk 74 (from 65 default)
Handle 85
Pass 72 (up from 68)
PostOff 65 (up from 55)
PostDef 65 (up from 55)
Block 56 (down from 61)
Steal 77 (down from 81)
RebOff 57 (up from 53)
RebDef 65 (down from 71)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 60)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 35 (up from 30)
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 40 (down from 45)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 25
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/john_salmons/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/john_salmons.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/johnsalmons.htm
http://www.insidehoops.com/salmons-interview-120303.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Salmons
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI4D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG, SF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (8 games, 0.0 ppg)
Current Team: 76’ers (199)
Keyon Dooling (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 74 (from 71 default)
Close 82 (up from 75)
Med 73
3pt 70
FT 80 (up from 78)
Layup 91 (from 85 default)
Dunk 85 (up from 80) (from 85 default)
Handle 90 (from 85 default)
Pass 67
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 57
Steal 76 (up from 73)
RebOff 52
RebDef 56
Speed 95 (from 90 default)
Stam 90
Dur 80 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 75 (from 70 default)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 20 (down from 10)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keyon_dooling/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/keyon_dooling.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyon_Dooling
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL3D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 6
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 23
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (15 games, 7.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (203), Heat (74)
Current Team: Magic
Luther Head (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (down from 75) (from 70 default)
Close 84 (from 77 default)
Med 76 (down from 78) (from 73 default)
3pt 80 (from 78 default)
FT 69 (up from 68) (from 77 default)
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 74 (down from 79) (from 80 default)
Handle 85 (from 80 default)
Pass 65 (down from 69) (from 65 default)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 53 (down from 55)
Steal 78 (from 70 default)
RebOff 52
RebDef 70 (up from 60)
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75 (down from 80) (from 75 default)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 65 (from 50 default)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luther_head/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luther_head.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lutherhead.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Head
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU3D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG, SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Rockets
Damon Jones
Overall 73 (down from 74)
Close 75 (down from 82)
Med 79
3pt 85 (down from 88)
FT 74 (down from 79)
Layup 81 (from 75 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 73
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 51
Steal 55
RebOff 51
RebDef 53 (down from 60)
Speed 80 (down from 85)
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 10 (down from 15)
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 95
Drive Tendency 60 (down from 70)
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/damon_jones/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/damon_jones.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Jones
http://www.82games.com/04MIA2D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE3A.HTM
Notes: Was drafted 42nd overall… in the CBA DRAFT. He’s really come a
long way since then. Has played for 10 teams in 8 seasons, the
definition of a journeyman. He could break Chucky Brown’s record
without much trouble at that rate, especially if he can stick in the
league for a long time like Steve Kerr did. Here’s an odd statistic.
He has hit 5 threes (that’s 15 points) in a game 7 times in his career,
but the most he has ever scored in a game is 25 points. Jones has gone
from underrated to overrated in the course of one season. His numbers
and ability barely differ from that of Mike James or Derek Fisher. Now
that Jones is out of Miami, getting open looks thanks to Shaq, he’s
reverted to a slightly above average 3pt shooter. That wouldn’t be
such a big problem if that didn’t account for two thirds of his
offense.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 40
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
1x (30 games, 9.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Nets (11), Celtics (17), Warriors (13), Mavericks (42),
Grizzlies (71), Pistons (67), Kings (49), Bucks (82), Heat (82)
Current Team: Cavaliers
Troy Hudson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (down from 75)
Close 84
Med 76 (up from 75)
3pt 83 (from 79 default)
FT 86 (up from 78)
Layup 89 (from 80 default)
Dunk 54 (down from 58) (from 50 default)
Handle 85
Pass 79
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 52
Steal 54
RebOff 53
RebDef 51
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 70
DefAwr 65 (down from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/troy_hudson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/troy_hudson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Hudson
http://www.82games.com/04MIN2D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN1D.HTM
Notes: He’s a PG… and he had a good series against Derek Fisher… Wolves
should be thankful it wasn’t his contract year. 23.5 ppg is the norm
for PGs playing against Derek Fisher. Not that it’s Fisher’s fault or
anything, Shaq adamantly refuses to defend the pick and roll. Hudson’s
injury struggles this year eventually led to the downfall of the team.
When Cassell was hurting in the playoffs, they had to resort to using
Darrick Martin. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, a healthy
Minnesota team would have won the championship last year.
Years Pro: 9
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 43
Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (14 games, 14.9 ppg)
Former Teams: Jazz (8), Clippers (87), Magic (156)
Current Team: T’Wolves (187)
Keith McLeod
Overall 73 (down from 74)
Close 72
Med 68
3pt 68
FT 79 (up from 77)
Layup 86 (from 80 default)
Dunk 59 (up from 53) (from 50 default)
Handle 85
Pass 80
PostOff 50
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 57
Steal 77 (down from 85)
RebOff 54
RebDef 56
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keith_mcleod/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/keith_mcleod.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_McLeod
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA1D.HTM
Notes: During the 03-04 season, Minnesota used McLeod in every game,
and then when it came to guarantee his contract, they let him go
instead of keeping him for the rest of the season. It bit them in the
ass later in the year when Sam Cassell went down in the Conference
Finals, leaving Darrick Martin to run things.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 21
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: T’Wolves (33)
Current Team: Jazz (53)
Beno Udrih (NEW-Edit)
Overall 73
Close 77 (down from 79)
Med 75
3pt 81 (down from 83)
FT 76 (up from 75)
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 58 (from 55 default)
Handle 80
Pass 77 (up from 71)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 54 (down from 57)
Steal 73 (down from 78)
RebOff 54
RebDef 54
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 70 (down from 75)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/beno_udrih/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/beno_udrih.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beno_Udrih
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS2D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 2
Age: 23
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (1 ring, 21 games, 3.7 ppg)
Current Team: Spurs (80)
Jarrett Jack (NEW-Edit)
Overall 73 (up from 71)
Close 75 (up from 70)
Med 71 (up from 70)
3pt 67 (down from 73)
FT 80 (down from 84)
Layup 85 (from 80 default)
Dunk 65
Handle 85
Pass 78 (up from 70)
PostOff 60
PostDef 60
Block 51 (up from 50)
Steal 67 (down from 75)
RebOff 60
RebDef 69 (up from 65)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 90
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 15 (up from 10)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jarrett_jack/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jarrett_jack.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jarrettjack.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=9
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrett_Jack
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR4D.HTM
Notes: An insurance plan in case Telfair doesn’t work out, and has the
added bonus that he’s big enough to be played next to Telfair as an
Eric Snow type of player.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 1
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Blazers
Howard Eisley
Overall 73 (up from 72)
Close 72 (down from 82)
Med 71 (up from 70)
3pt 75 (up from 71)
FT 83 (up from 80)
Layup 80 (from 75 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 81
PostOff 50
PostDef 55
Block 53 (down from 55)
Steal 72
RebOff 52
RebDef 52
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 85 (up from 75)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 10
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/howard_eisley/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/howard_eisley.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Eisley
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC2D.HTM
Notes: In NBA 2K3, Eisley was by far the most underrated player in the
game. Even coming off a bad season, I don’t see how Sega thought it
fit to rate him lower than Brent Price. Did they forget he was
Stockton’s backup during the finals run, or that Eisley’s three-point
accuracy, assist to turnover ratio, and assists per minute have
consistently ranked among the top 10-15 in the league when he’s not
benched in favor of Mark Jackson? Eisley hadn’t missed a game since
95-96 either, until his third string assignment. It looks like they
fixed this mistake in 2K4, but in the wrong ratings. Eisley is not
good at stealing the ball, so I don’t get how they gave him a 75. They
also decided to reward his high 39% 3pt shooting and 131 three’s made
with a relatively low 78 in 3pt.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 11
Age: 32
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
3x (88 games, 5.2 ppg)
Former Teams: T’Wolves (34), Spurs (15), Jazz (361), Mavericks (82),
Knicks (154), Suns (34), Jazz (74), Clippers (13)
Current Team: Nuggets
Rick Brunson (NEW-Edit)
Overall 73 (up from 67)
Close 60 (up from 50)
Med 70 (up from 66)
3pt 80 (up from 78)
FT 77
Layup 80
Dunk 50
Handle 80
Pass 86 (down from 91)
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 60 (up from 50)
Block 52
Steal 83
RebOff 53
RebDef 61
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 85
Dur 75 (down from 80)
DefAwr 70 (up from 55)
OffAwr 70 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 20
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rick_brunson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rick_brunson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Brunson
http://www.82games.com/04LAC6D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA3D.HTM
Notes: Excellent 12th man. Racks up assists when given significant
playing time. VC again seemed to forget that Brunson played two years
ago (he’s a 9 year pro, not 8, geniuses).
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 9
Age: 33
HoF Monitor: 23
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (16 games, 0.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Blazers (38), Knicks (54), Celtics (7), Knicks (15),
Blazers (59), Bulls (17), Raptors (3), Bulls (37), Clippers (80),
Sonics (4)
Current Team: Rockets
Chucky Atkins (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 72 (up from 71)
Close 79
Med 75
3pt 82 (down from 84)
FT 79 (down from 80)
Layup 84 (from 85 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 72 (up from 70)
PostOff 50 (down from 55)
PostDef 50 (down from 55)
Block 50
Steal 66 (up from 63)
RebOff 52
RebDef 52
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 90 (from 95 default)
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 75
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chucky_atkins/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chucky_atkins.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chucky_Atkins
http://www.82games.com/04LAL1D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS2D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM1D.HTM
Notes: Not the type of PG you want starting, but a good enough
contributor that the Lakers should be able to get by.
Years Pro: 7
Age: 31
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
1x (31 games)
Former Teams: Magic (82), Pistons (265), Celtics (24), Lakers (82),
Wizards (28)
Current Team: Grizzlies
Shaun Livingston (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 72 (up from 71)
Close 77 (down from 84)
Med 73
3pt 66 (down from 68)
FT 72 (down from 75)
Layup 88 (down from 93) (from 85 default)
Dunk 74 (down from 79) (from 65 default)
Handle 85
Pass 86 (up from 78)
PostOff 55
PostDef 50
Block 69 (up from 61)
Steal 77
RebOff 58 (up from 56)
RebDef 66 (up from 61)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 70 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 10
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shaun_livingston/index.html
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3821
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shaun_livingston.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/shaunlivingston.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_Livingston
http://www.82games.com/04LAC2D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC1D.HTM
Notes: I wouldn’t call myself an expert on how high school stats
translate to the NBA, but Livingston’s stats were awful compared to
Sebastian Telfair’s. He averaged 18.0 ppg, 6.2 rpg, and 5.7 apg as a
senior. Telfair averaged 33.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, and 9.2 apg as a senior.
I think what this tells us is Telfair is much more talented, but is
overlooked because of his size, whereas Livingston is thought highly of
because he has the “potential” for an NBA body. I say potential,
because he is by far the smallest frame of any 6’7” player in the
league. Despite a 7-inch height advantage, Livingston only weighs 10
more pounds than Telfair (which means Telfair actually has the better
NBA body right now when you factor in his speed/size). Obviously if he
muscles up he has the potential to be a Jalen Rose or Penny Hardaway
type player (if he can fix his ugly shot mechanics), but he really
looks like a total boom or bust player. If his body remains status
quo, he’s not going to contribute much in the NBA.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 27
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Clippers (30)
Milt Palacio
Overall 72 (up from 67)
Close 75 (up from 70)
Med 65
3pt 61
FT 73 (down from 74)
Layup 84 (up from 76) (from 75 default)
Dunk 63 (up from 53) (from 50 default)
Handle 85 (up from 80)
Pass 80 (down from 85)
PostOff 55
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 60 (up from 55)
Steal 71
RebOff 55 (up from 53)
RebDef 58 (up from 56)
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 85
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 80 (up from 65)
OffAwr 70 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 30 (up from 10)
Med Tendency 40 (up from 30)
3pt Tendency 4
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/milt_palacio/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/milt_palacio.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milt_Palacio
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA3D.HTM
Notes: Another player that Visual Concepts rates poorly year after
year. He’s a decent backup.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 7
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 29
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Grizzlies (53), Celtics (99), Suns (28), Cavaliers (80),
Raptors (139)
Current Team: Jazz
Jacque Vaughn
Overall 72 (up from 64)
Close 65 (down from 75)
Med 73 (up from 66)
3pt 75
FT 78 (down from 84)
Layup 82 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 70 (up from 63)
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 60 (up from 50)
Block 51
Steal 73 (up from 68)
RebOff 53
RebDef 55
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 75 (up from 65)
OffAwr 75 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 10
Med Tendency 40 (up from 30)
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jacque_vaughn/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jacque_vaughn.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacque_Vaughn
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN2D.HTM
Notes: Guard that was best known as John Stockton’s third string
backup.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 34
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (28
games, 2.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Jazz (224), Hawks (82), Magic (80), Hawks (71)
Current Team: Nets (71)
Jannero Pargo (NEW-Edit)
Overall 72 (up from 68)
Close 65 (up from 62)
Med 75
3pt 82 (up from 80)
FT 84 (up from 74)
Layup 82 (down from 84) (from 80 default)
Dunk 56 (from 55 default)
Handle 80
Pass 67
PostOff 55
PostDef 50
Block 55
Steal 69
RebOff 54 (down from 57)
RebDef 61
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 60)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 10 (down from 20)
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 65 (down from 70)
Dunk Tendency 0
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jannero_pargo/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jannero_pargo.htm
http://www.naiditch.net/pargo.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jannero_Pargo
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI2D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 4
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (16 games, 4.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (47), Raptors (5)
Current Team: Bulls (45)
Anthony Carter
Overall 72 (up from 69)
Close 65
Med 68
3pt 57
FT 69
Layup 80
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 82
PostOff 55
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 71
Steal 81
RebOff 53
RebDef 60
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anthony_carter/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/anthony_carter.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Carter
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN2D.HTM
Notes: Carter is a 7-year vet, not a 6-year vet as Visual Concepts
lists him. They made that same mistake last year. Apparently they
don’t realize he played five games with the Spurs before going down
with an injury.
Years Pro: 7
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 31
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (13 games, 7.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (246), Spurs (5)
Current Team: T’Wolves (66)
Tony Delk (NEW-Edit)
Overall 72 (up from 71)
Close 82 (up from 79)
Med 75
3pt 81
FT 77 (up from 76)
Layup 78 (from 80 default)
Dunk 53 (up from 50)
Handle 80
Pass 64 (up from 59)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 52
Steal 76
RebOff 55
RebDef 59
Speed 80
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tony_delk/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tony_delk.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Delk
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET6D.HTM
Notes: A bit of a journeyman. Once scored 53 points in a game,
shooting a staggering 20-27 from the field.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 10
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 45
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
4x (37 games, 9.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Hornets (64), Warriors (110), Kings (46), Suns (123),
Celtics (89), Mavericks (33), Hawks (57)
Current Team: Pistons
Travis Diener (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 72 (down from 73)
Close 67 (down from 72)
Med 75 (down from 76)
3pt 85 (up from 78)
FT 83
Layup 82
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 72
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 50
Steal 70 (down from 75)
RebOff 50
RebDef 50
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 10 (down from 20)
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/travis_diener/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/travis_diener.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/travisdiener.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=80
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Diener
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL1D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Magic
Alvin Williams
Overall 71 (up from 70)
Close 79
Med 73 (up from 70)
3pt 72 (down from 74)
FT 76
Layup 82 (from 80 default)
Dunk 53 (from 50 default)
Handle 85
Pass 71
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 53
Steal 72
RebOff 52
RebDef 58
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 65 (down from 75)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/alvin_williams/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/alvin_williams.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Williams
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR2D.HTM
Notes: A shoot first PG, and not a particularly good one. Will miss
the entire season with injury. Good thing they gave him a fat
contract, right?
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 9
Age: 31
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (18 games, ppg)
Former Teams: Blazers (41)
Current Team: Raptors (416)
Kevin Ollie (NEW-Edit)
Overall 70 (up from 65)
Close 60
Med 68 (up from 66)
3pt 72 (up from 54)
FT 78 (up from 77)
Layup 79 (from 75 default)
Dunk 57 (from 55 default)
Handle 80
Pass 71 (up from 61)
PostOff 55
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 54
Steal 67
RebOff 54
RebDef 67
Speed 80
Stam 75
Dur 80
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 5 (down from 20)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kevin_ollie/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kevin_ollie.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Ollie
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI3A.HTM
Notes: Quite a journeyman. Might eclipse Mark Bryant at the team-
changing rate he is going. He also played in the CBA, averaging 12.8
ppg, 3.3 rpg, and 4.9 apg in 132 CBA games. Led the league in A/T
ratio in 02-03. Obviously job security would be important to him, so
the Cavs signed him to a 5-year deal. Good move for Ollie, bad move
for the Cavs. Ollie became the third string PG when they traded for
Jeff McInnis, which led to Ollie being traded again. He’s now in his
third stint with the Sixers, which is good for him. He’s played more
games with them (91) than any of the other teams in his career, and he
was also a vital reserve on their NBA Finals team (so even though they
traded Snow, the Sixers still have 3 players remaining from that team).
Years Pro: 9
Age: 33
HoF Monitor: 31
Former Teams: Mavericks (16), Magic (19), Kings (7), Magic (1), 76’ers
(40), Nets (19), 76’ers (51), Bulls (52), Pacers (29), Bucks (53),
Sonics (29), Cavaliers (82)
Current Team: 76’ers (26)
Sasha Vujacic
Overall 70 (up from 64)
Close 67 (down from 77)
Med 70
3pt 79 (up from 72)
FT 91 (up from 86)
Layup 80 (down from 84) (from 80 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 85 (up from 80)
Pass 72 (up from 62)
PostOff 65
PostDef 55
Block 53 (down from 56)
Steal 65
RebOff 55 (down from 58)
RebDef 62 (down from 70)
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 90
Dur 75 (down from 80)
DefAwr 65 (up from 55)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 65 (up from 55)
Drive Tendency 65 (down from 70)
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sasha_vujacic/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sasha_vujacic.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/alexandervujacic.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasha_Vujacic
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL3A.HTM
Notes: Drafted in the first round by the Lakers last year. A versatile
player who could be a good fit in Phil Jackson’s Triangle Offense.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Lakers (35)
Daniel Ewing (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 70 (down from 72)
Close 77 (down from 82)
Med 75 (down from 76)
3pt 72 (down from 77)
FT 78 (up from 70)
Layup 82 (down from 85)
Dunk 59
Handle 85
Pass 65 (down from 70)
PostOff 55
PostDef 50
Block 55
Steal 70 (down from 75)
RebOff 55
RebDef 55
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 10
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/daniel_ewing/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/daniel_ewing.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/danielewing.asp
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=5074
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=4
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC5D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Clippers
Moochie Norris (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 70 (from 71 default)
Close 70 (down from 79)
Med 70
3pt 69
FT 75 (down from 76) (from 83 default)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 67 (up from 60)
PostOff 55
PostDef 50
Block 56
Steal 75
RebOff 56
RebDef 66
Speed 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75 (down from 80)
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 15 (down from 30)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/moochie_norris/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/moochie_norris.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moochie_Norris
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU4D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK3D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 10
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 34
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (2 games, 0.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Grizzlies (8), Sonics (12), Rockets (306), Knicks (68),
Rockets (35)
Current Team: Hornets
Orien Greene (NEW-Add, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 70 (up from 69)
Close 65 (down from 70)
Med 68 (down from 73)
3pt 62 (down from 66)
FT 71 (down from 74)
Layup 78
Dunk 69 (up from 62)
Handle 85
Pass 70
PostOff 60 (up from 55)
PostDef 65 (up from 55)
Block 57
Steal 89 (up from 86)
RebOff 60 (up from 50)
RebDef 66 (up from 64)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 65 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 15
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 20 (up from 5)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/orien_greene/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/orien_greene.htm
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=440
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orien_Greene
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS5D.HTM
Notes: Greene is a defense first player taken late in the 2005 draft by
the Celtics. He’s very similar to Eric Snow.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 1
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Celtics
Salim Stoudamire (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 69 (down from 71)
Close 79
Med 79 (down from 81)
3pt 84 (up from 80)
FT 90 (up from 86)
Layup 85
Dunk 57
Handle 80
Pass 60 (down from 65)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 52 (up from 50)
Steal 58 (down from 60)
RebOff 52 (down from 55)
RebDef 65 (up from 55)
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 75 (down from 80)
Close Tendency 30 (down from 50)
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 70 (up from 50)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 10
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/salim_stoudamire/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/salim_stoudamire.htm
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=109
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/salimstoudamire.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salim_Stoudamire
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL4D.HTM
Notes: Cousin of Damon Stoudamire (for whatever reason, that connection
reminds me of brothers Chuck and Wesley Person). The best shooter in
the 2005 draft by far. A great pick for Atlanta, because they needed
shooting in the worst way.
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 1
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hawks
Monta Ellis (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 69 (down from 71)
Close 79
Med 75
3pt 77 (from 75 default)
FT 78
Layup 89 (from 80 default)
Dunk 70 (up from 60)
Handle 85
Pass 65 (down from 70)
PostOff 55
PostDef 50
Block 62 (up from 55)
Steal 70
RebOff 55 (up from 50)
RebDef 55 (up from 50)
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 70
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/monta_ellis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/monta_ellis.htm
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=289
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/montaellis.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monta_Ellis
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW4D.HTM
Notes: The closest thing to Dajuan Wagner since… Dajuan Wagner.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 1
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors
Antonio Burks (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 69 (up from 64)
Close 65
Med 71
3pt 69 (down from 72)
FT 60 (down from 74)
Layup 83
Dunk 53
Handle 85
Pass 76 (up from 74)
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 51
Steal 74 (up from 70)
RebOff 50 (down from 54)
RebDef 56
Speed 90 (up from 85)
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 65 (up from 55)
OffAwr 70 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_burks/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_burks.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/antonioburks.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Burks
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM1D.HTM
Notes: Played for Memphis in College, and plays for Memphis in the NBA.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (1 games, 0.0 ppg)
Current Team: Grizzlies (24)
Eddie Gill
Overall 69 (down from 70)
Close 62 (down from 70)
Med 70
3pt 73 (down from 75)
FT 85 (down from 87)
Layup 81 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 60
PostOff 50
PostDef 50
Block 54
Steal 91
RebOff 53
RebDef 66
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_gill/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_gill.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Gill
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND2D.HTM
Notes: Scored the 8 millionth point in NBA history. That’s about all
he’ll be known for in his career.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (7 games, 3.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Nets (8), Grizzlies (23), Blazers (22)
Current Team: Pacers (73)
Darrick Martin (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 68
Close 70 (down from 79)
Med 70 (down from 71)
3pt 73 (from 76 default)
FT 85
Layup 80 (from 75 default)
Dunk 52 (from 55 default)
Handle 80
Pass 75 (up from 70)
PostOff 55
PostDef 50
Block 55
Steal 60
RebOff 50
RebDef 55
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 20
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darrick_martin/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darrick_martin.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrick_Martin
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR3D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 12
Age: 34
HoF Monitor: 37
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
2x (23 games, 4.0 ppg)
Former Teams: T’Wolves (34), Grizzlies (24), T’Wolves (35), Clippers
(201), Kings (102), Mavericks (3), T’Wolves (16), Clippers (11)
Current Team: Raptors
Royal Ivey (NEW-Edit)
Overall 67 (up from 63)
Close 70 (up from 65)
Med 66
3pt 76 (up from 68)
FT 71 (up from 70)
Layup 78 (up from 74) (from 70 default)
Dunk 64 (up from 54) (from 50 default)
Handle 80
Pass 67
PostOff 55 (up from 50)
PostDef 60 (up from 50)
Block 57
Steal 76 (down from 81)
RebOff 59 (up from 50)
RebDef 60
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 75 (up from 60)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 20
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 5 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/royal_ivey/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/royal_ivey.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Ivey
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL2D.HTM
Notes: Led Cardozo High School to it’s first ever PSAL Title in 1999.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hawks (62)
Louis Williams (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 67 (down from 68)
Close 79
Med 73
3pt 71
FT 75
Layup 89
Dunk 59
Handle 85
Pass 67
PostOff 55
PostDef 50
Block 52
Steal 68
RebOff 53 (up from 50)
RebDef 55 (up from 50)
Speed 90
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 60 (down from 65)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/louis_williams/index.html?nav=page
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/louis_williams.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/louiswilliams.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Williams
http://www.insidehoops.com/louis-williams-interview-102005.shtml
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI2D.HTM
Notes: Won the 2005 Naismith Award as the top high school player in the
country.
Years Pro: 1
Age: 19
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: 76’ers
Mateen Cleaves
Overall 67 (up from 63)
Close 62 (down from 79)
Med 66 (down from 68)
3pt 65 (up from 52)
FT 73 (up from 72)
Layup 81 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 78 (up from 60)
PostOff 55
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 54
Steal 69 (up from 66)
RebOff 54 (down from 57)
RebDef 56 (down from 59)
Speed 80
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 65 (up from 60)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 15
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mateen_cleaves/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mateen_cleaves.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateen_Cleaves
http://www.82games.com/04SEA1D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA2D.HTM
Notes: I think we’ve got some proof that VC doesn’t pay any attention
to the lesser knowns of the NBA. They only list 4 years pro for
Cleaves, instead of 5 (VC counts the current NBA season as 1, a rookie
has a years pro of 1). Cleaves played in Detroit one year, in
Sacramento two years, and he played in 4 games for Cleveland last year,
he even started 2 of them. That’s 4 years, plus the current one. Not
surprisingly, not a single one of Cleaves’ ratings was changed (while
Stamina and Durability were changed for nearly every player in the
league).
Years Pro: 6
Age: 28
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Pistons (78), Kings (44), Cavaliers (4), Sonics (41)
Current Team: FREE AGENT
Reece Gaines
Overall 60 (down from 61)
Close 70 (down from 79)
Med 66 (down from 70)
3pt 67 (down from 70)
FT 61 (down from 66)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 58 (up from 54)
PostOff 60
PostDef 60
Block 56
Steal 63
RebOff 54
RebDef 60
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (up from 60)
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/reece_gaines/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/reece_gaines.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/reecegaines.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reece_Gaines
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL5D.HTM
Notes: You’d think Orlando would have learned after Jeryl Sasser that
average combo guards are combo guards for a reason – they’re not good
enough to play either backcourt position. Gaines should be out of the
league and playing in Europe by the end of the calendar year.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Magic (38), Rockets (10)
Current Team: Bucks (11)
Jamison Brewer
Overall 59 (up from 56)
Close 60 (down from 62)
Med 63
3pt 65 (down from 67)
FT 50
Layup 82 (from 70 default)
Dunk 70 (up from 50)
Handle 80
Pass 56
PostOff 50
PostDef 55 (up from 50)
Block 56
Steal 73
RebOff 57 (up from 50)
RebDef 63
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (up from 55)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 15 (down from 20)
Med Tendency 20 (down from 25)
3pt Tendency 25 (up from 5)
Drive Tendency 60 (down from 70)
Dunk Tendency 30 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamison_brewer/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamison_brewer.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamison_Brewer
Notes: Pacers 4th string PG for the last few years. Hasn’t really
improved since entering the league, and will probably find himself out
quickly if that doesn’t change. Isiah Thomas seems to love the guy
(probably the only person in the league who does), so he brought him to
the Knicks to be their fourth string PG. Can’t even shoot free throws,
he’s probably the worst FT shooting guard in the league by far, and
probably one of the five or ten worst FT shooters in the entire league.
Little passing skills either. His only value is his defense, and he
can dunk. Why don’t the Knicks take a chance on Queens native Omar
Cook? Cook can play defense and can’t shoot either, but his PG skills
are vastly better than Brewer’s.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (2 games, 0.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Pacers (36), Knicks (18), Spurs (0)
Current Team: FREE AGENT
Charlie Ward (RETIRED)
Overall 72 (up from 70)
Close 70 (down from 82)
Med 68
3pt 76
FT 81 (down from 85)
Layup 80
Dunk 50
Handle 80 (down from 85)
Pass 67 (up from 61)
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 54
Steal 78 (up from 72)
RebOff 53
RebDef 65
Speed 80
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 15
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/charlie_ward/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/charlie_ward.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Ward
Notes: Highlight of his career came when the Garden chanted his name…
Charlie, Charlie… for his playoff heroics against the Heat. Won the
Heisman Award in college, but was considered by most too small to play
football. I’d have to agree, since he’s been plagued by knee trouble,
and football is much more physical. His football physicality shows
when he’s drawing charges from the opposition, he takes more REAL
charges than noted flopper Derek Fisher. Retired to be an assistant
coach on the Rockets with former coach Jeff Van Gundy and former
teammate Patrick Ewing.
Years Pro: 11
Age: 34
HoF Monitor: 55
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
3x, First Round 1x (67 games, 5.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Knicks (580), Spurs (36), Rockets (14)
Current Team: RETIRED
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B. Shooting Guards
Rating – Player (Version last updated)
99 – Kobe Bryant (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
97 – Dwyane Wade (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
96 – Allen Iverson (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POINT GUARD SECTION)
96 – Tracy McGrady (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
95 – Paul Pierce (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
93 – Vince Carter (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
91 – Ray Allen (2.4)
89 – Richard Hamilton (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
88 – Manu Ginobili (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
87 – Michael Redd (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
87 – Joe Johnson (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
86 – Jason Richardson (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
85 – Ricky Davis (2.3) (EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
84 – Larry Hughes (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
83 – Stephen Jackson (2.3) (EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
83 – Eddie Jones (2.4)
83 – Ben Gordon (2.4)
82 – Bonzi Wells (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Mike Miller (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Jamal Crawford (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Andre Iguodala (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Cuttino Mobley (2.4)
81 – Jerry Stackhouse (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Michael Finley (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Shane Battier (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
80 – Raja Bell (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Brent Barry (2.2)
79 – Jalen Rose (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Antonio Daniels (2.4)
78 – Marquis Daniels (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Juan Dixon (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Eddie House (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Charlie Bell (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Josh Childress (2.4)
77 – David Wesley (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Derek Anderson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Mickael Pietrus (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Kirk Snyder (2.4)
76 – Greg Buckner (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Kevin Martin (2.4)
76 – Fred Jones (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Jim Jackson (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
75 – Trenton Hassell (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Ronald Murray (2.4)
75 – Francisco Garcia (2.4)
75 – Penny Hardaway (2.2) (FREE AGENT)
75 – Aaron McKie (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
74 – Gordan Giricek (2.3)
74 – Voshon Lenard (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
74 – Tony Allen (2.3)
74 – J.R. Smith (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
74 – Rashad McCants (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
74 – Maurice Evans (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Carlos Delfino (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – DeShawn Stevenson (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Devin Brown (2.3)
73 – DerMarr Johnson (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Matt Carroll (2.3) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
72 – Kareem Rush (2.2) (FREE AGENT) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
72 – Keith Bogans (2.4)
72 – Willie Green (2.3)
71 – Aleksandar Pavlovic (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
71 – Zoran Planinic (2.4)
71 – Gerald Green (2.4)
71 – Dahntay Jones (2.2)
70 – Martell Webster (2.4)
70 – Richie Frahm (2.3)
70 – Bernard Robinson (2.4)
70 – Julius Hodge (2.4)
70 – Boris Diaw (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
69 – Ira Newble (2.2)
69 – Antoine Wright (2.4)
68 – Donta Smith (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
67 – Dijon Thompson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
67 – Quinton Ross (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
64 – C.J. Miles (1.1)
79 – Allan Houston (1.6) (RETIRED, REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
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Kobe Bryant (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 99 (up from 98) (from 97 default)
Close 99
Med 96 (up from 94) (from 92 default)
3pt 79
FT 85 (up from 82)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 97 (down from 99) (from 95 default)
Handle 90
Pass 77 (up from 75)
PostOff 85
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 60 (down from 70)
Steal 84 (up from 72)
RebOff 58
RebDef 73 (up from 70)
Speed 90
Stam 99
Dur 90 (down from 95) (from 90 default)
DefAwr 90
OffAwr 95
Close Tendency 85 (up from 80)
Med Tendency 99 (up from 90)
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 90
Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 70)
ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kobe_bryant/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kobe_bryant.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_bryant
http://www.82games.com/02LAL5A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03LAL6D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04LAL6D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL7D.HTM
Notes: Kobe always gets compared to MJ, but let’s be fair. MJ cheated
on his wife while they were married, but he was never dumb enough to
get caught. This is the prevailing reason why Kobe, no matter what he
does in the rest of his career, will always be one level below MJ.
Kobe got caught with his hand in the cookie jar, and got his reputation
stained. MJ never did. Kobe was the youngest player to ever play in
an all-star game, he set the NBA record for threes in a game with 12
(later tied by Donyell Marshall), and became the youngest player in NBA
history to reach 10,000 points (off course, the main reason he’s the
youngest is he didn’t go to college, LeBron is also on pace to break
that record). Kobe learned last season that life without Shaq or Phil
was quite a bit harder. He should consider himself fortunate that one
of the two came back. With the return of Phil Jackson, Kobe has been
able to get easier shots within the offense, and is jacking up more
shots than ever before. He is averaging around 26 field goals
attempted per game. Kobe recently went off for “62 points in three
quarters”. The basketball community has gone wild over this “feat” but
I don’t see it as anymore impressive than past 60-point games from NBA
players. For one, Kobe had zero assists in this game, whereas other
60-point gamers have had around 5 assists in the game. For two, Kobe
had 31 FGA in 33 minutes. Three quarters doesn’t really matter,
because Kobe got as many touches in those three quarters as he does in
most four-quarter games where he explodes (which is a pretty good
indicator that Dallas’ defense of him was absolutely horrendous). Kobe
was also the beneficiary of a slew of technical fouls that got him some
extra points in his record third quarter. There have been many
basketball “experts” who say that had the game been competitive, Kobe
would have stayed in, he would have had a 70 or 80-point game. To this
I say, had the game been competitive (meaning, had Dallas actually
played defense), Kobe wouldn’t have had 62 points anyway, and if
anything he would have finished the game with that same 62 points.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 10
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 164
All-Star Selections: 8 (97-98, 2000-2006, 8 starts, 1 MVP)
All-Star Game MVP: 1 (01-02)
All-NBA First Team: 3 (2002-2004)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (99-00)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (98-99, 04-05)
All-Defensive First Team: 3 (99-00, 02-03, 03-04)
All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (00-01, 01-02)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 4x, Second Round 3x (3 rings, 119 games,
22.6 ppg)
Current Team: Lakers (627)
Dwyane Wade (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 97 (up from 95) (from 97 default)
Close 99
Med 88
3pt 66 (up from 56) (from 74 default)
FT 78 (up from 77) (from 76 default)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 93 (up from 89) (from 90 default)
Handle 90
Pass 87 (up from 82)
PostOff 80
PostDef 75
Block 72 (down from 77)
Steal 90 (up from 82)
RebOff 62 (up from 59)
RebDef 72 (up from 67)
Speed 95
Stam 99
Dur 90
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 95
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 80
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 90
Dunk Tendency 70 (up from 65)
ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating)
ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dwyane_wade/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dwyane_wade.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/dwyanewade.htm
http://www.dwyanewade.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwyane_Wade
http://www.82games.com/03MIA3D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04MIA3D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA4D.HTM
Notes: Wade has played great, even drawing consideration for Rookie of
the Year from those who don’t have their heads stuck up LeBron and
Melo’s collective asses. Ultimately, the fact that he missed so many
games killed his chances. The Miami Heat were back in the playoffs,
and Wade was a big reason why. The scariest part of all is he’s a SG
playing out of position at PG. In one season he’s probably played more
playoff games than LeBron/Melo will in the next 3 years. With Shaq in
town, it’s likely that Wade will play more playoff games in the next
three years than LeBron/Melo will play in their entire careers.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 67
All-Star selections: 2 (04-05, 05-06, 1 start)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (04-05)
All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (27 games,
22.9 ppg)
Current Team: Heat (138)
Allen Iverson
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE POINT GUARD SECTION)
Tracy McGrady
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
Paul Pierce
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
Vince Carter (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 93 (up from 91) (from 92 default)
Close 99
Med 92 (up from 89)
3pt 83 (from 88 default)
FT 81 (down from 83) (from 82 default)
Layup 99 (from 90 default)
Dunk 99
Handle 90
Pass 73 (up from 68)
PostOff 85 (up from 80)
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 67
Steal 76 (down from 81)
RebOff 68 (up from 58)
RebDef 73 (up from 70)
Speed 85
Stam 99
Dur 80
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 90
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 85
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 80 (up from 75)
Dunk Tendency 70
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/vince_carter/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/vince_carter.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Carter
http://www.82games.com/04TOR5D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04NJN6D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN5D.HTM
Notes: Was the next MJ until injuries, Kobe, and T-Mac came along.
Really returned to form after being traded to New Jersey. He averaged
30.2 ppg in February, and 32.3 ppg in April (.502 FG%, .478 3pt%),
improbably leading the Nets to the playoffs.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 98
All-Star selections: 7 (2000-2006, 5 starts, technically 6 as he was
forced out of the starting lineup in 2003 so Michael Jordan could
start)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (00-01)
Rookie of the Year: 1 (98-99)
Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (2000)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (19 games, 25.9
ppg)
Former Teams: Raptors (403)
Current Team: Nets (57)
Ray Allen (NEW-Edit)
Overall 91
Close 99
Med 96
3pt 87 (up from 83)
FT 91 (up from 88)
Layup 86 (from 90 default)
Dunk 79 (from 75 default)
Handle 85
Pass 67 (up from 63)
PostOff 75 (down from 80)
PostDef 70
Block 54 (up from 51)
Steal 73 (up from 66)
RebOff 56
RebDef 66 (up from 60)
Speed 85
Stam 99
Dur 85 (down from 90)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 90 (down from 95)
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 85
3pt Tendency 90
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 55
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ray_allen/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ray_allen.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Allen
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA5D.HTM
Notes: Won the 2001 Long Distance Shootout. Shares the NBA record for
threes in a half with eight. Was been connected to Vince Carter and
Baron Davis in trade rumors due to his pending free agency, but he re-
signed with Seattle to a large contract.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 10
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 102
All-Star selections: 6 (2000-2002, 2004-2006)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (04-05)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (00-01)
Long Distance Shootout Champ: 1 (2001)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
1x (37 games, 24.9 ppg)
Former Teams: Bucks (494)
Current Team: Sonics (163)
Richard Hamilton (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 89 (from 88 default)
Close 99
Med 94
3pt 83 (from 75 default)
FT 86 (down from 87) (from 86 default)
Layup 91 (from 90 default)
Dunk 65 (up from 60)
Handle 85
Pass 74 (up from 71)
PostOff 75
PostDef 60
Block 53
Steal 64
RebOff 59 (up from 56)
RebDef 58
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 99
Dur 90
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 90
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 90
3pt Tendency 20
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 20 (down from 30)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/richard_hamilton/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/richard_hamilton.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hamilton_%28basketball_player%29
http://www.82games.com/04DET8D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET5D.HTM
Notes: Did better as MJ’s Scottie than Stackhouse did. Is like Reggie
Miller, but without the three-point range. Better at moving without
the ball than any other guard in the league now that Reggie has
retired. Rip is one of the best players in the league to never make an
all-star team. That could change this season.
Years Pro: 7
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 70
All-Star selections: 1 (05-06)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x (1 ring, 65
games, 17.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Wizards (212)
Current Team: Pistons (236)
Manu Ginobili (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 88 (down from 89) (from 90 default)
Close 97 (down from 99)
Med 83 (down from 84)
3pt 82 (up from 81) (from 83 default)
FT 79 (up from 75) (from 80 default)
Layup 97 (up from 93) (from 95 default)
Dunk 79 (from 75 default)
Handle 85
Pass 72
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 65 (up from 60)
Steal 89 (from 91 default)
RebOff 58
RebDef 73
Speed 90
Stam 95
Dur 80 (up from 75) (from 90 default)
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 85 (down from 90)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 80
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/emanuel_ginobili/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/emanuel_ginobili.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manu_Ginobili
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS5D.HTM
Notes: Was one of the best players in Europe before coming to the NBA.
Won an Olympic Gold Medal with Argentina in the 2004 Olympics,
defeating the US team en route to the gold. Followed that up by
lighting up Detroit in the NBA Finals, capturing an NBA Championship.
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 56
All-Star selections: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x (2 rings, 57 games,
14.6 ppg)
Current Team: Spurs (220)
Michael Redd (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 87 (from 86 default)
Close 97 (up from 94)
Med 91
3pt 87 (down from 90) (from 81 default)
FT 87 (up from 85)
Layup 85 (up from 82) (from 85 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 60 (up from 57)
PostOff 75
PostDef 65
Block 51
Steal 66 (up from 61)
RebOff 58
RebDef 60
Speed 80
Stam 95
Dur 85
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 90
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 85
3pt Tendency 60 (up from 50)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 30
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_redd/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_redd.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/michaelredd.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Redd
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL5D.HTM
Notes: Runner up Sixth Man of the Year in 02-03, and went on to make
the All-NBA Third Team as a starter in 03-04. He helped make the Bucks
a playoff team, in a year where most people (but not me) had them
projected for last place. Set the NBA record with most three’s in a
quarter with 8. Signed with Dallas in restricted free agency for very
little money (right before he broke out), and Milwaukee matched at the
very last minute. Many people thought he’d sign with Cleveland to team
up with LeBron, but he re-signed in Milwaukee rather than play second
fiddle.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 65
All-Star selections: 1 (03-04)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (03-04)
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (11 games, 13.5 ppg)
Current Team: Bucks (312)
Joe Johnson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 87 (up from 83) (from 84 default)
Close 97 (up from 94) (from 92 default)
Med 88 (up from 86) (from 84 default)
3pt 82 (up from 79) (from 90 default)
FT 80 (up from 75)
Layup 89 (up from 86) (from 85 default)
Dunk 76 (from 70 default)
Handle 85
Pass 80 (up from 62)
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 58 (up from 54)
Steal 72 (up from 63)
RebOff 58
RebDef 60 (down from 65)
Speed 85
Stam 95
Dur 95
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 45 (down from 55)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joe_johnson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/joe_johnson.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/joejohnson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Johnson_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/04PHO6D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL3D.HTM
Notes: Broke out two seasons ago, averaging 20 ppg in a starting role
after Marbury and Penny were traded. He was second in the league in
3pt% this year, mostly thanks to Steve Nash. It’s still early, but
JJ’s 3pt% is hovering around the .305 mark it was pre-Nash. Good thing
the Hawks ridiculously overpaid for him, right?
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 56
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (15 games,
13.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Celtics (48), Suns (275)
Current Team: Hawks
Jason Richardson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 86 (from 85 default)
Close 97
Med 86
3pt 83 (from 79 default)
FT 68 (up from 66) (from 69 default)
Layup 93 (from 85 default)
Dunk 99
Handle 80
Pass 65
PostOff 80
PostDef 70
Block 59
Steal 78 (down from 81)
RebOff 62
RebDef 74 (up from 71)
Speed 80
Stam 99
Dur 85 (up from 80)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 80
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 70
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_richardson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_richardson.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jasonrichardson.htm
http://msuspartans.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-
rel/090200aaa.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Richardson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW5D.HTM
Notes: Promising young player who won the slam-dunk contest twice in
his first two years. Really needs to work on his mid-range game if he
wants to be a star. Otherwise he’s just another Ricky Davis.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 66
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors (312)
Ricky Davis (EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 85 (up from 84) (from 82 default)
Close 94 (from 92 default)
Med 83
3pt 77 (from 79 default)
FT 78 (down from 79) (from 82 default)
Layup 92 (from 90 default)
Dunk 95
Handle 85
Pass 74 (from 62 default)
PostOff 80 (from 75 default)
PostDef 70
Block 57
Steal 76 (from 73 default)
RebOff 56
RebDef 65 (up from 55)
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 95 (up from 90)
Dur 85
DefAwr 80 (from 75 default)
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 80 (from 75 default)
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ricky_davis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ricky_davis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Davis
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS5D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN9D.HTM
Notes: Most famous for shooting the ball at his own basket so he could
get a rebound and complete his triple double. Little did he know, that
you can’t get a rebound by shooting at your own basket, you have to
shoot at your opponent’s basket to get a rebound. Likes to put up good
stats on bad teams.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 8
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 57
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (11 games, 12.2 ppg)
Former Teams: Hornets (94), Heat (7), Cavaliers (183), Celtics (181)
Current Team: T’Wolves
Larry Hughes (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84 (from 85 default)
Close 92
Med 79
3pt 73
FT 78
Layup 96 (from 90 default)
Dunk 84 (from 80 default)
Handle 85 (up from 80)
Pass 69
PostOff 70 (down from 75)
PostDef 70
Block 55
Steal 86 (from 99 default)
RebOff 53 (down from 58)
RebDef 67 (down from 77)
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 95
Dur 70 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/larry_hughes/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/larry_hughes.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Hughes
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE5D.HTM
Notes: Why is everybody trying to convert him to a PG? He’s not a PG.
When I saw him in his rookie year, he could hardly dribble the ball.
Just let him play SG already, please. Yes, he’s borderline when it
comes to most starting SGs. But do we see the Blazers trying to
convert Derek Anderson to a PG?
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 68
All-Defensive First Team: 1 (04-05)
Steals King: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x (18 games, 16.1 ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (100), Warriors (200), Wizards (189)
Current Team: Cavaliers
Stephen Jackson (POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 83 (from 80 default)
Close 89
Med 83 (from 78 default)
3pt 81
FT 79 (down from 83)
Layup 88 (up from 86) (from 85 default)
Dunk 85 (from 80 default)
Handle 80
Pass 58
PostOff 80 (from 75 default)
PostDef 75 (from 65 default)
Block 63 (up from 55)
Steal 79 (up from 77)
RebOff 56
RebDef 68 (down from 73)
Speed 80 (from 75 default)
Stam 95
Dur 80
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 85 (from 80 default)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 75
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stephen_jackson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stephen_jackson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Jackson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND6D.HTM
Notes: Was acquired for Al Harrington, something Indiana might come to
regret. Was suspended for 25 games due to his involvement in
“Basketbrawl”. Jackson’s actions were arguably worse than Artest’s as
Artest went into the stands in retaliation, whereas Jackson went into
the stands and started swinging. Artest got the worse punishment
because it wasn’t the first time he was a dumbass.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 6
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 38
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x (1 ring, 37 games,
13.9 ppg)
Former Teams: Nets (77), Spurs (103), Hawks (80)
Current Team: Pacers (51)
Eddie Jones (NEW-Edit)
Overall 83 (up from 82)
Close 87
Med 78
3pt 83 (up from 82)
FT 81
Layup 87 (from 85 default)
Dunk 77 (from 75 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59
PostOff 70
PostDef 75
Block 61
Steal 90 (up from 70)
RebOff 53
RebDef 74
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_jones/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_jones.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Jones_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/04MIA4D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM7D.HTM
Notes: Eddie originally played with Shaq in LA, but was traded to make
room for Kobe to start (and because Glen Rice was more of a SF at the
time). Now Shaq has joined him in Miami, and Eddie will be looking to
get the championships that he missed out on in LA.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 12
Age: 34
HoF Monitor: 99
All-Star selections: 3 (96-97, 97-98, 99-00, 1 start)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (99-00)
All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (97-98, 99-00)
Steal Titles: 1 (99-00)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round
3x (71 games, 13.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (314), Hornets (102), Heat (352)
Current Team: Grizzlies
Ben Gordon (NEW-Edit)
Overall 83 (up from 82)
Close 89
Med 83
3pt 88 (up from 85)
FT 82 (down from 86)
Layup 91 (from 85 default)
Dunk 63 (from 60 default)
Handle 85
Pass 60
PostOff 65
PostDef 60 (up from 50)
Block 53
Steal 67 (up from 64)
RebOff 54 (down from 56)
RebDef 57 (down from 59)
Speed 85
Stam 95
Dur 80
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 85
3pt Tendency 80
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ben_gordon/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ben_gordon.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Gordon
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI4D.HTM
Notes: Was sixth man of the year in his rookie year, and runner up in
rookie of the year to Okafor. Gordon has not improved in his second
season though, and his size is a bit of a liability at SG. The Bulls
need a star player, so Gordon or Hinrich may be traded to acquire one
and balance the roster.
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 33
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 14.5 ppg)
Current Team: Bulls (82)
Bonzi Wells (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (up from 79) (from 82 default)
Close 87 (from 92 default)
Med 79 (from 83 default)
3pt 74 (up from 68) (from 77 default)
FT 75
Layup 88 (up from 86) (from 80 default)
Dunk 76 (from 80 default)
Handle 80
Pass 58 (up from 56)
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 70
Block 68
Steal 92
RebOff 77 (up from 58)
RebDef 82 (up from 74)
Speed 80
Stam 90 (up from 85)
Dur 80 (up from 70) (from 80 default)
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 60 (up from 45)
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 25 (down from 35)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bonzi_wells/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bonzi_wells.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonzi_Wells
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC6D.HTM
Notes: Wells was traded to Memphis for Wesley Person and a first round
pick, after getting suspended for cursing out then Blazer coach Maurice
Cheeks. Wells was then banned from the Grizzlies bench during their
playoff series against the Spurs. He was traded to the Kings in the
Bobby Jackson trade.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 60
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (30 games,
11.2 ppg)
Former Teams: Blazers (310), Grizzlies (128)
Current Team: Kings
Mike Miller (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (up from 78) (from 77 default)
Close 92 (up from 89)
Med 83 (from 79 default)
3pt 87 (from 88 default)
FT 80 (down from 81) (from 72 default)
Layup 78 (up from 74) (from 75 default)
Dunk 73 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 63
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 62 (up from 57)
Steal 62
RebOff 53
RebDef 85 (up from 80) (from 73 default)
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 65)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 80
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 25
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_miller/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_miller.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Miller_%28basketball%29
http://www.mikemiller33.com/mm33/index.html
http://www.82games.com/04MEM9D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM5D.HTM
Notes: Won rookie of the year in 00-01, perfectly displaying just how
weak that draft class was.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 59
Rookie of the Year: 1 (00-01)
Playoff Experience: First Round 4x (16 games, 9.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Magic (194)
Current Team: Grizzlies (157)
Ricky Davis
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
Andre Iguodala (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (from 79 default)
Close 87 (down from 89)
Med 75 (down from 76)
3pt 80 (up from 76)
FT 74
Layup 94 (from 80 default)
Dunk 99 (up from 97) (from 90 default)
Handle 80 (from 75 default)
Pass 62
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (from 65 default)
Block 60 (down from 68)
Steal 85 (down from 90)
RebOff 63 (up from 58)
RebDef 75 (down from 80)
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 90
Dur 95
DefAwr 85 (from 80 default)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andre_iguodala/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andre_iguodala.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Iguodala
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI5D.HTM
Notes: Drew a few comparisons to Paul Pierce, but I dunno… Pierce can
shoot. Iguodala couldn’t even hit 30% of his threes in college, so he
obviously doesn’t have much range. He’s a pretty good defensive player
though. Iggy will fill the stat sheet in all five categories and
shoots a decent percentage. He also figures to make a few all-
defensive teams before all is said and done.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 45
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 9.8 ppg)
Current Team: 76’ers (82)
Cuttino Mobley (NEW-Edit)
Overall 81
Close 89 (down from 94)
Med 81 (up from 79)
3pt 85 (down from 88)
FT 84 (up from 82)
Layup 88 (from 85 default)
Dunk 76 (from 75 default)
Handle 85
Pass 61 (up from 59)
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 60
Steal 71
RebOff 55
RebDef 64 (up from 58)
Speed 85
Stam 95
Dur 80
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/cuttino_mobley/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/cuttino_mobley.htm
http://www.insidehoops.com/mobley-interview-120404.shtml
http://www.phillycat5.com/cmobley/default.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttino_Mobley
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC7D.HTM
Notes: Steve Francis’ best friend. It’s only fitting that he was
traded with him to Orlando. Ever since Mobley was traded, Francis has
played like crap.
Years Pro: 8
Age: 31
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (14 games, 12.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Rockets (436), Magic (23), Kings (43)
Current Team: Clippers
Jamal Crawford (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (from 82 default)
Close 87
Med 81 (up from 78) (from 76 default)
3pt 81
FT 84
Layup 93 (down from 96) (from 90 default)
Dunk 76 (down from 84) (from 85 default)
Handle 90
Pass 71 (up from 67)
PostOff 65 (down from 70)
PostDef 60 (down from 65)
Block 54
Steal 75
RebOff 53
RebDef 67 (up from 54)
Speed 85
Stam 95
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (down from 75)
OffAwr 80 (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 65 (down from 70)
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 75 (down from 90)
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 20 (down from 40)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamal_crawford/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamal_crawford.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamal_Crawford
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK3D.HTM
Notes: Crawford signed a 7-year contract with NY, so the Knicks better
hope Marbury and him can play together. So far, the results have been
ugly.
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 50
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Bulls (244)
Current Team: Knicks (70)
Jerry Stackhouse (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (up from 80) (from 78 default)
Close 94
Med 78 (up from 75)
3pt 72 (down from 81) (from 72 default)
FT 88 (from 85 default)
Layup 95 (up from 90)
Dunk 80
Handle 85 (up from 80)
Pass 59
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 54
Steal 70 (down from 73)
RebOff 56
RebDef 63
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 70 (up from 60)
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jerry_stackhouse/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jerry_stackhouse.htm
http://www.jerrystackhouse.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Stackhouse
http://www.82games.com/04DAL6D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL6D.HTM
Notes: The next MJ… where have we heard that before? He averaged 29.8
ppg for Detroit (second in the league) a few years ago, yet was only an
all-star twice. We’ll see how the sixth man experiment works in
Dallas.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 10
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 87
All-Star selections: 2 (99-00, 00-01)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (31 games, 16.4
ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (175), Pistons (337), Wizards (96)
Current Team: Mavericks (56)
Michael Finley (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (down from 82)
Close 89 (down from 92)
Med 83
3pt 83 (down from 86)
FT 85 (up from 82)
Layup 85 (down from 92) (from 85 default)
Dunk 75 (down from 84) (from 80 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 55
Steal 59
RebOff 54
RebDef 70 (up from 65)
Speed 80 (down from 85)
Stam 90
Dur 85 (from 90 default)
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80 (down from 85)
Close Tendency 60 (down from 70)
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 70 (down from 80)
Dunk Tendency 40 (down from 65)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_finley/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_finley.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_finley
http://www.82games.com/04DAL7D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS7D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 11
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 87
All-Star selections: 2 (99-00, 00-01)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round
1x (56 games, 17.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Suns (109), Mavericks (626)
Current Team: Spurs
Shane Battier
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
Raja Bell (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 79) (from 73 default)
Close 79 (from 75 default)
Med 76 (from 73 default)
3pt 88 (from 84 default)
FT 77 (up from 76) (from 75 default)
Layup 78 (up from 74) (from 75 default)
Dunk 68 (from 60 default)
Handle 75 (from 70 default)
Pass 63 (from 56 default)
PostOff 60 (up from 55)
PostDef 70 (up from 60)
Block 55 (up from 53)
Steal 72 (from 63 default)
RebDef 56
RebOff 61
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 85 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 90 (from 80 default)
OffAwr 75 (from 70 default)
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 70 (from 35 default)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 10
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/raja_bell/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/raja_bell.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_Bell
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO4D.HTM
Notes: The pure example of how lazy Visual Concepts is when it comes to
rating the lesser knowns of the NBA. Bell was by far the most
underrated played in the game; he was Utah’s sixth man for most of the
season. Yet the only ratings they opted to change were his 3pt (64
from 65) and Stam (90 from 88). They changed those ratings for
EVERYBODY. They had time to make those tweaks for guys that retired
like Randy Brown and Brent Price, but they couldn’t find time to give
Bell the respect he is due? Not only that, but his position is off
too, 90% of his minutes last year came at SG, not SF. Last year was an
even bigger travesty, they actually changed his position to SG finally,
but they still didn’t re-rate him. And even this year he’s still
horribly rated. 70 handle for a SG? Get off your asses already, you
want to take credit for rating all these players so well, how come you
only bother with the top 50 players in the NBA?
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 30
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x
(35 games, 3.8 ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (79), Mavericks (75), Jazz (145)
Current Team: Suns
Brent Barry
Overall 80
Close 84 (down from 89)
Med 79 (down from 81)
3pt 81
FT 84
Layup 81 (from 80 default)
Dunk 77 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 65
PostOff 70
PostDef 65 (down from 70)
Block 59
Steal 68 (up from 61)
RebOff 54
RebDef 65
Speed 75
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 75
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brent_barry/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brent_barry.htm
http://www.youtube.com/w/NBA-Brent-Barry-%28must-see-
mix%29?v=bhe0Xan_dZE&search=NBA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Barry
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS6D.HTM
Notes: Easily the best player of Rick Barry’s three sons (the other two
are Jon and Drew). Brent Barry was the first SG to start in Chicago
after Jordan left. “Bones” acquired instant fame by winning the Slam
Dunk contest in his rookie year, imitating Dr J’s dunk from the foul
line. See, the movie was right, white men CAN jump. In perhaps the
oddest trade Pat Riley made in Miami (which is saying a lot), Barry was
acquired for the still effective Isaac Austin. Missing its depth at
center, Miami lost in the playoffs as Barry wasn’t even included on the
playoff roster.
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 11
Age: 34
HoF Monitor:
3pt% Titles: 1 (00-01)
Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (1996)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 3x (1 ring, 36 games,
7.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (179), Heat (17), Bulls (37), Sonics (362)
Current Team: Spurs (81)
Jalen Rose (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (up from 78) (from 81 default)
Close 92
Med 81 (from 83 default)
3pt 80 (up from 72) (from 84 default)
FT 81 (up from 76) (from 85 default)
Layup 83 (from 85 default)
Dunk 70
Handle 85
Pass 69 (up from 59)
PostOff 80 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 52
Steal 62
RebOff 54
RebDef 66 (up from 61)
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (down from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 60 (down from 70)
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 75 (down from 80)
Dunk Tendency 25
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jalen_rose/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jalen_rose.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalen_Rose
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK4D.HTM
Notes: One of the better players in the league that has not been
elected to an all-star team yet (and likely never will). He can play
three positions, but doesn’t play much defense at any of them.
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 12
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 86
Most Improved Player: 1 (99-00)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 2x, First Round 2x
(58 games, 14.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (161), Pacers (402), Bulls (128), Raptors (177)
Current Team: Knicks
Antonio Daniels (NEW-Edit)
Overall 79
Close 87
Med 77 (down from 78)
3pt 70 (down from 75)
FT 85 (up from 82)
Layup 94 (from 90 default)
Dunk 73 (from 65 default)
Handle 85
Pass 78 (up from 76)
PostOff 70
PostDef 60
Block 52 (up from 51)
Steal 63
RebOff 52
RebDef 57
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_daniels/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_daniels.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Daniels
http://www.antoniodaniels.com/main.php%20
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS3D.HTM
Notes: The 1997 draft order was Duncan, Van Horn, Billups, and Daniels.
Guess which of those four players was a bust?
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (1
ring, 59 games, 8.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Grizzlies (74), Spurs (276), Blazers (67), Sonics (146)
Current Team: Wizards
Marquis Daniels (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (down from 79) (from 78 default)
Close 84
Med 77 (up from 75)
3pt 67 (down from 70) (from 68 default)
FT 76 (down from 77) (from 74 default)
Layup 88 (from 85 default)
Dunk 76 (from 75 default)
Handle 80
Pass 65 (up from 62)
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 57
Steal 82 (down from 92)
RebOff 67 (down from 70)
RebDef 61 (down from 64)
Speed 80
Stam 95 (from 90 default)
Dur 75 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marquis_daniels/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marquis_daniels.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquis_Daniels
http://www.82games.com/04DAL5D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL4D.HTM
Notes: Nellie found another gem. Daniels wasn’t drafted, but ended up
making the All-Rookie Second team. He also was 14th in the league in
FG%. Daniels averaged 15.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.0 apg, and 2.0 spg in the
playoff series against the Kings. In 15 games as a starter in the
regular season, Daniels averaged 17.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.7 spg,
and 0.5 bpg, with a .518 FG%. In 8 April games, Daniels averaged 20.0
ppg, 6.3 rpg, 5.1 apg, 2.3 spg, and 0.4 bpg, with a .520 FG%. Antoine
who? Daniels forced Walker to play center, and essentially forced the
former all-star out of town in the offseason. Not bad for a kid who
wasn’t drafted.
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 33
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (16 games, 9.4 ppg)
Current Team: Mavericks (116)
Juan Dixon (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78
Close 84 (up from 82)
Med 79
3pt 78
FT 83
Layup 87 (from 85 default)
Dunk 53 (from 50 default)
Handle 85 (up from 80)
Pass 65
PostOff 60
PostDef 50
Block 53
Steal 77 (down from 82)
RebOff 54 (down from 57)
RebDef 58 (down from 61)
Speed 90 (up from 85)
Stam 90
Dur 80 (from 75 default)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/juan_dixon/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/juan_dixon.htm
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR2D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 4
Age: 27
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 11.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Wizards (176)
Current Team: Blazers
Eddie House (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 75)
Close 82
Med 81 (up from 70)
3pt 85 (from 87 default)
FT 85 (from 81 default)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 50
Handle 85
Pass 66
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 55
Steal 76 (down from 87)
RebOff 53 (down from 56)
RebDef 58
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 80 (up from 75)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 70 (up from 55)
3pt Tendency 80 (up from 55)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0 (from 20 default)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_house/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_house.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_House
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO2D.HTM
Notes: Brother in law of Mike Bibby, and was Bibby’s backup last year
in Sacramento. Has really found a home with the Phoenix Suns. House’s
numbers off their bench have been nothing short of amazing. He’s
currently 15th in the NBA in points per minute.
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 6
Age: 27
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (6 games, 7.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (169), Clippers (60), Bobcats (13), Bucks (5), Kings
(50)
Current Team: Suns
Charlie Bell (NEW-Add, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 73)
Close 82 (up from 75)
Med 76 (up from 73)
3pt 82 (up from 77)
FT 71 (down from 73)
Layup 84 (up from 79)
Dunk 64 (up from 62)
Handle 80
Pass 73 (up from 56)
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 53
Steal 78
RebOff 56
RebDef 59
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 45 (up from 35)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 30
APPEARANCE
Jersey Number: 42
Height/Weight: 6'3” - 200 lbs.
College: Michigan State
Best Hand: Right
Skin Color: 3
Face: 2
Muscle Tone: Buff
Build: Normal
Hair Style: Buzz
Hair Color: Black
Beard Style: 3
Moustache: 1
Sideburns: None
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/charlie_bell/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/charlie_bell.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Bell_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL3D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Suns (5), Mavericks (2)
Current Team: Bucks
David Wesley (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (down from 78)
Close 82 (down from 89)
Med 78
3pt 83 (down from 84) (from 83 default)
FT 81 (down from 82) (from 84 default)
Layup 81 (from 80 default)
Dunk 53 (up from 50)
Handle 85
Pass 63
PostOff 55
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 52
Steal 73 (down from 76)
RebOff 53
RebDef 55
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/david_wesley/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/david_wesley.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Wesley
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU6D.HTM
Notes: Best friend of the late Bobby Phills. Phills died while drag
racing with Wesley at 100 mph.
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 12
Age: 35
HoF Monitor: 83
Playoff Experience: Second Round 3x, First Round 5x (55 games, 12.1
ppg)
Former Teams: Nets (60), Celtics (207), Hornets (522)
Current Team: Rockets (54)
Josh Childress (NEW-Edit)
Overall 77 (up from 74)
Close 84
Med 75
3pt 80 (up from 68)
FT 79 (down from 82)
Layup 77 (from 75 default)
Dunk 81 (up from 78) (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 57
PostOff 75
PostDef 65
Block 67 (up from 64)
Steal 76 (up from 71)
RebOff 74 (down from 79)
RebDef 74
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 20 (up from 10)
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/josh_childress/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/josh_childress.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/joshchildress.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_childress
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL7D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 27
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hawks (80)
Derek Anderson
Overall 77 (up from 75) (from 76 default)
Close 82
Med 75 (up from 73)
3pt 77 (up from 75) (from 83 default)
FT 85 (up from 84) (from 82 default)
Layup 86 (from 80 default)
Dunk 75 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 68
PostOff 70
PostDef 65
Block 53
Steal 68
RebOff 55
RebDef 73 (up from 61)
Speed 85
Stam 85
Dur 70 (down from 75)
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/derek_anderson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/derek_anderson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Anderson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU6D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 9
Age: 31
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (16 games)
Former Teams: Cavaliers (104), Clippers (64), Spurs (82), Blazers
(244), Rockets (20)
Current Team: Heat
Mickael Pietrus (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 75) (from 76 default)
Close 82 (up from 79)
Med 71 (up from 70)
3pt 79
FT 67 (up from 58) (from 70 default)
Layup 87 (from 80 default)
Dunk 82 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 57
PostOff 70
PostDef 80
Block 61
Steal 72 (down from 75)
RebOff 63
RebDef 65
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mickael_pietrus/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mickael_pietrus.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mickaelpietrus.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickael_Pietrus
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW6D.HTM
Notes: Solid defensive player on the Warriors, he will undoubtedly have
a huge role in the team’s future success. The Warriors played like a
playoff caliber team after the trade for Baron Davis, and Pietrus was a
big reason. He averaged 10.9 ppg on .495 fg% in March, and 12.0 ppg on
.505 fg% in April. This season Pietrus has taken the starting job from
fixture Mike Dunleavy, which has Golden State looking to trade the
former 3rd pick whose contract they extended for big bucks.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 23
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors (120)
Kirk Snyder (NEW-Edit)
Overall 76 (up from 71)
Close 82 (up from 75)
Med 71 (up from 70)
3pt 79 (up from 75)
FT 73 (up from 67)
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 77 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 65 (up from 54)
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 68 (down from 72)
Steal 68
RebOff 66
RebDef 59
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kirk_snyder/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kirk_snyder.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_Snyder
http://www.82games.com/04UTA8D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK5D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Jazz (68)
Current Team: Hornets
Greg Buckner (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 72)
Close 72 (up from 50)
Med 70
3pt 81 (up from 78) (from 82 default)
FT 77 (down from 78)
Layup 76 (from 75 default)
Dunk 62 (up from 56) (from 55 default)
Handle 75
Pass 63 (up from 61)
PostOff 65
PostDef 70
Block 52
Steal 88
RebOff 61
RebDef 65
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 85 (up from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 10 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/greg_buckner/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/greg_buckner.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Buckner
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN6D.HTM
Notes: A defensive specialist. You know, I think a lot of these guys
got that label because they played in Dallas, because they were the
only guys on Dallas that actually could play defense, and since they
were all undersized SGs playing out of position at SF. Raja Bell,
Adrian Griffin, and Buckner all apply here.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 36
Playoff Experience: Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (27 games, 3.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Mavericks (129), 76’ers (128)
Current Team: Nuggets (70)
Kevin Martin (NEW-Edit)
Overall 76 (up from 70)
Close 84 (up from 79)
Med 75
3pt 80 (up from 71)
FT 85 (up from 66)
Layup 85 (up from 80)
Dunk 78 (up from 72) (from 70 default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 56 (up from 54)
PostOff 65
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 56
Steal 74 (up from 69)
RebOff 62 (down from 71)
RebDef 72 (up from 59)
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 50 (up from 35)
Med Tendency 50 (up from 35)
3pt Tendency 40 (up from 25)
Drive Tendency 70 (up from 65)
Dunk Tendency 45 (up from 10)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kevin_martin/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kevin_martin.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kevinmartin.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Martin_%28basketball_player%29
http://www.82games.com/04SAC5D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC4D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Kings (45)
Fred Jones (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 74)
Close 82
Med 75 (up from 70)
3pt 79 (from 83 default)
FT 82 (down from 85)
Layup 87 (from 80 default)
Dunk 93 (from 95 default)
Handle 80
Pass 61
PostOff 65
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 62
Steal 65
RebOff 54
RebDef 65
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/fred_jones/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/fred_jones.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Jones
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND5D.HTM
Notes: The 2004 Slam Dunk Champion. He reminds me a little of Harold
Miner (with better defense).
Years Pro: 4
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (2004)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (27 games,
4.4 ppg)
Current Team: Pacers (177)
Jim Jackson (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 75) (from 77 default)
Close 77 (down from 89)
Med 75 (down from 76)
3pt 81 (up from 67) (from 89 default)
FT 83 (up from 80) (from 86 default)
Layup 77 (down from 79) (from 75 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 62
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 61 (up from 51)
Steal 60 (up from 55)
RebOff 55
RebDef 74
Speed 75 (down from 80)
Stam 75
Dur 80 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 35 (down from 50)
Med Tendency 55 (down from 60)
3pt Tendency 60 (down from 70)
Drive Tendency 65 (down from 70)
Dunk Tendency 15
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jim_jackson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jimmy_jackson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Jackson_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO7D.HTM
Notes: Once was one of the three J’s in Dallas. Has traveled a lot
since then. Houston is his tenth team, but it’s only going to be his
second team he logs 100 games with. Hah, just when we thought Double J
had found a home in Houston, they just dumped him on the Hornets for
David Wesley. Expect the Hornets to trade JJ during the season, so
Jackson will probably be with his 12th team this season.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 14
Age: 35
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round
1x (45 games, 10.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Mavericks (289), Nets (31), 76’ers (48), Warriors (31),
Blazers (49), Hawks (96), Cavaliers (39), Heat (55), Kings (63),
Rockets (104), Hornets (0), Suns (67)
Current Team: Lakers
Trenton Hassell (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (up from 70) (from 69 default)
Close 75
Med 75 (up from 70)
3pt 73 (down from 79) (from 67 default)
FT 77 (down from 79)
Layup 86 (from 80 default)
Dunk 72 (up from 68) (from 60 default)
Handle 80
Pass 60 (up from 57)
PostOff 60 (up from 55)
PostDef 70 (up from 60)
Block 64
Steal 54
RebOff 58
RebDef 55
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 85 (up from 75)
DefAwr 85 (up from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 20
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/trenton_hassell/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/trenton_hassell.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/trentonhassell.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trenton_Hassell
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN8D.HTM
Notes: A defensive stopper, but 2K Sports doesn’t seem to realize that
yet. Oh well.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 36
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (18 games, 7.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Bulls (160)
Current Team: T’Wolves (163)
Ronald Murray (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75
Close 87
Med 78 (down from 79)
3pt 70
FT 72 (down from 74)
Layup 87 (from 80 default)
Dunk 78 (from 75 default)
Handle 85 (up from 80)
Pass 68 (up from 59)
PostOff 70
PostDef 65
Block 55 (down from 60)
Steal 78 (up from 75)
RebOff 54
RebDef 56 (down from 66)
Speed 85 (up from 80)
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 80
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ronald_murray/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ronald_murray.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Murray
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA4D.HTM
Notes: One of the most improved players of the year. Was thought of as
a throw in when the Payton/Allen deal went down. He averaged 21.5 ppg
as a starter. He was benched though, because apparently he gives a lot
of it back on the defensive end. Caused a fiasco in the 2K world.
Badly needed to be added to the rosters last season, but VC never came
through. They added him this year and badly overrated him.
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (4 games, 3.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Bucks (12), Sonics (181)
Current Team: Cavaliers
Francisco Garcia (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75
Close 79 (up from 75)
Med 76 (down from 78)
3pt 74 (down from 79)
FT 78 (down from 86)
Layup 81 (from 75 default)
Dunk 67 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 62 (down from 65)
PostOff 65 (up from 60)
PostDef 60
Block 78 (up from 70)
Steal 70
RebOff 59 (up from 53)
RebDef 72 (up from 60)
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 40 (up from 30)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 20
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/francisco_garcia/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/francisco_garcia.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/franciscogarcia.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=123
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_garcia
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC5D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Kings
Penny Hardaway
Overall 75 (up from 74)
Close 79 (down from 89)
Med 73 (up from 70)
3pt 73
FT 77 (up from 74)
Layup 81 (from 75 default)
Dunk 55 (down from 60)
Handle 80
Pass 65 (up from 60)
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 53
Steal 68 (down from 71)
RebOff 55
RebDef 59
Speed 75 (down from 80)
Stam 80
Dur 60 (down from 65)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anfernee_hardaway/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/anfernee_hardaway.htm
http://www.pennyhardaway.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anfernee_Hardaway
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK5D.HTM
Notes: Birth name is Anfernee, nicknamed Penny because his grandmother
said he was “pretty as a penny”. A rising superstar cut down by
injuries. Vince Carter is another knee injury away from becoming Penny
II, but that might be stretching it. Penny was on the All-NBA First
Team twice, that’s how good he was. Pre-injury, he was scoring 21 ppg
on 50% shooting with 7 assists, 5 boards, and 2 steals per game as
Shaq’s sidekick. That’s eerily similar to what Dwyane Wade is doing
next to Shaq right now. One of the most popular players in last 10
years, his Lil Penny commercials inspired bobbleheads everywhere.
Unfortunately, injuries have degenerated Penny’s game so much that he’s
not even a good scorer anymore. His minutes have dropped pretty every
season since 98-99 (excluding his 00-01 season where he averaged 32
mpg).
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 13
Age: 34
HoF Monitor: 125
All-Star selections: 4 (1995-1998, 4 starts)
All-NBA First Team: 2 (94-95, 95-96)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (96-97)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
1x, First Round 4x (64 games, 20.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Magic (369), Suns (236), Knicks (83), Magic (0)
Current Team: FREE AGENT
Aaron McKie (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (down from 76)
Close 75 (down from 84)
Med 73
3pt 76
FT 78 (down from 83)
Layup 76 (from 75 default)
Dunk 55
Handle 80
Pass 62
PostOff 60 (up from 55)
PostDef 65
Block 65
Steal 83
RebOff 55
RebDef 79
Speed 75
Stam 75
Dur 65 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 60 (down from 70)
Dunk Tendency 0 (down from 5)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/aaron_mckie/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/aaron_mckie.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Mckie
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL2D.HTM
Notes: McKie and Iverson were the only players remaining from the
Finals team from a few years ago (unless you also count Kevin Ollie,
who they reacquired in the Eric Snow trade). It looks like he’s
running out of steam and ending his career on a low note. Phil Jackson
loves using big guards at PG, and McKie couldn’t even beat out Smush
Parker for the starting job.
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 12
Age: 33
HoF Monitor: 62
Sixth Man of Year: 1 (00-01)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x First Round 6x (74
games, 9.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Blazers (167), Pistons (66), 76’ers (536)
Current Team: Lakers
Gordan Giricek
Overall 74 (up from 72)
Close 84 (up from 82)
Med 78
3pt 80 (down from 81)
FT 82 (up from 81)
Layup 79 (up from 76) (from 75 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 60
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 54
Steal 66
RebOff 54
RebDef 69 (up from 66)
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 75 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gordan_giricek/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gordan_giricek.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordan_Giricek
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA6D.HTM
Notes: Gordan is currently on his third team in three seasons. That’ll
happen when you drive your coaches crazy by breaking off plays and
going for your own shot half the time.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 37
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 9.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Grizzlies (49), Magic (75)
Current Team: Jazz (106)
Voshon Lenard (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 74 (down from 76) (from 75 default)
Close 82 (down from 84)
Med 79
3pt 82 (from 78 default)
FT 79
Layup 78 (from 75 default)
Dunk 54 (from 55 default)
Handle 80
Pass 60
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 54
Steal 59
RebOff 52
RebDef 68
Speed 80
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 75 (down from 80)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 90 (from 99 default)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/voshon_lenard/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/voshon_lenard.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voshon_Lenard
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN5D.HTM
Notes: A very good and underrated shooter. Nobody expected him to beat
Peja in the shootout this year. I remember he in 98-99 he nearly
changed the Miami/NY series. He was riding Riley’s bench the entire
series, and then had 15 points (3-3 on 3’s) in garbage time of a loss.
He quickly found himself back in the rotation the next game, but it was
too little, too late, and the Heat became the second #1 seed to lose to
a #8 seed. Lenard was 9-14 on 3’s that series. His .419 career 3pt%
in the playoffs is indicative of how useful a weapon he can be on a
playoff team.
Years Pro: 11
Age: 32
HoF Monitor:
Long Distance Shootout Champ: 1 (2004)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 3x (31 games,
12.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (249), Nuggets (151), Raptors (63), Nuggets (88)
Current Team: Blazers
Tony Allen
Overall 74 (down from 75)
Close 79
Med 70 (down from 75)
3pt 74 (down from 76)
FT 71 (down from 74)
Layup 86 (from 90 default)
Dunk 90
Handle 80
Pass 56
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 69
Steal 87 (down from 92)
RebOff 68 (down from 72)
RebDef 67 (down from 71)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 55 (down from 60)
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tony_allen/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tony_allen.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/tonyallen.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Allen_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/04BOS4D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 2
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 24
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 2.7 ppg)
Current Team: Celtics (77)
J.R. Smith (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 74 (down from 75) (from 73 default)
Close 79
Med 76 (down from 81) (from 75 default)
3pt 79 (up from 74)
FT 73 (up from 69)
Layup 92 (down from 96) (from 95 default)
Dunk 96 (down from 99) (from 90 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59
PostOff 70 (down from 75)
PostDef 60
Block 53
Steal 69
RebOff 55
RebDef 63 (up from 53)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jr_smith/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jr_smith.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.R._Smith
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK5D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 23
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hornets (76)
Rashad McCants (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 74 (down from 75)
Close 82 (up from 79)
Med 78
3pt 82 (up from 80) (from 79 default)
FT 72 (down from 73)
Layup 80
Dunk 77 (from 75 default)
Handle 80
Pass 58 (down from 65)
PostOff 60
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 65 (up from 55)
Steal 65
RebOff 56
RebDef 60 (down from 65)
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 65 (up from 60)
OffAwr 75 (down from 80)
Close Tendency 65 (from 60 default)
Med Tendency 60 (from 50 default)
3pt Tendency 50 (from 30 default)
Drive Tendency 70 (from 65 default)
Dunk Tendency 45 (from 20 default)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rashad_mccants/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rashad_mccants.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/rashadmccants.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=12
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashad_McCants
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN6D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: T’Wolves
Maurice Evans (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 74 (up from 69)
Close 77 (up from 72)
Med 73 (up from 68)
3pt 78 (up from 77) (from 75 default)
FT 77 (down from 80) (from 76 default)
Layup 82 (from 80 default)
Dunk 77 (up from 68) (from 60 default)
Handle 80
Pass 54
PostOff 70 (up from 60)
PostDef 70 (up from 60)
Block 60 (up from 55)
Steal 75 (up from 70)
RebOff 74
RebDef 65
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 60)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 50 (up from 5)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/maurice_evans/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/maurice_evans.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Evans_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET7D.HTM
Notes: Last played in the NBA in 01-02 with Minnesota. Became a star
in Europe since then, and returned to the NBA. He worked himself into
Sacramento’s rotation, and signed with the Pistons to fill the role
Carlos Delfino seemingly cannot.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (3 games, 6.0 ppg)
Former Teams: T’Wolves (10), Kings (65)
Current Team: Pistons
Carlos Delfino (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (down from 74) (from 73 default)
Close 75 (down from 77)
Med 73
3pt 75 (from 72 default)
FT 68 (down from 70)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 73 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 57
PostOff 70 (up from 65)
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 68 (up from 60)
Steal 71 (down from 74)
RebOff 62 (up from 56)
RebDef 74 (up from 64)
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/carlos_delfino/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/carlos_delfino.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/carlosdelfino.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Delfino
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET4D.HTM
Notes: 2003 Pistons first round draft choice won a gold medal with Manu
Ginobili in the 2004 Olympics, defeating the Americans in the process.
Clashed with Larry Brown, and should see more time with Flip Saunders
in charge.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Pistons (30)
DeShawn Stevenson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (up from 68) (from 66 default)
Close 79 (up from 70) (from 62 default)
Med 73 (from 68 default)
3pt 70 (from 78 default)
FT 74 (down from 75) (from 55 default)
Layup 82 (from 80 default)
Dunk 82 (up from 79) (from 75 default)
Handle 80
Pass 57
PostOff 65 (up from 60)
PostDef 65 (up from 55)
Block 56
Steal 60 (up from 55)
RebOff 58
RebDef 58 (up from 54)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 80 (up from 60)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 40 (up from 35)
Med Tendency 50 (up from 45)
3pt Tendency 10 (down from 30)
Drive Tendency 70 (from 65 default)
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/deshawn_stevenson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/deshawn_stevenson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeShawn_Stevenson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL5D.HTM
Notes: A SG that went to the NBA straight out of high school. To say
that he has been less successful than other SGs who made the jump from
high school would be the understatement of our lifetime.
Years Pro: 6
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 26
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (5 games, 4.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Jazz (222)
Current Team: Magic (81)
Devin Brown
Overall 73 (up from 67)
Close 77 (up from 75)
Med 70
3pt 77 (down from 82)
FT 79 (down from 81)
Layup 81 (from 80 default)
Dunk 71 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59
PostOff 65 (up from 60)
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 57
Steal 72
RebOff 64 (up from 56)
RebDef 69 (down from 72)
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 60)
OffAwr 70 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/devin_brown/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/devin_brown.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Brown
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA7D.HTM
Notes: Brown was NBDL Rookie of the Year and NBDL MVP in 02-03. I
guess that makes him the Wilt Chamberlain/Wes Unseld of the NBDL.
Played high school and college ball in San Antonio, so it doesn’t take
a genius to figure out why he got so many chances to make the Spurs.
Years Pro: 4
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (1 ring, 21 games,
3.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Spurs (7), Nuggets (3), Spurs (125)
Current Team: Jazz
DerMarr Johnson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (up from 68) (from 69 default)
Close 77 (up from 70)
Med 71 (up from 66)
3pt 77 (up from 75) (from 81 default)
FT 80 (up from 79)
Layup 86 (from 85 default)
Dunk 79 (up from 76) (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59 (up from 57)
PostOff 65 (up from 60)
PostDef 60
Block 76 (up from 64)
Steal 71 (from 76 default)
RebOff 56 (down from 59)
RebDef 63
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (up from 60)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 40 (up from 30)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dermarr_johnson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dermarr_johnson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermarr_Johnson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN8D.HTM
Notes: Former sixth pick was a bust even before he injured his neck in
a car accident. With Voshon Lenard done for the year, DerMarr will
need to step up his shooting, while Greg Buckner and Bryon Russell will
have to step up their defense to compensate for DerMarr’s sheer lack of
it.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 28
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (7 games, 4.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Hawks (150), Knicks (21)
Current Team: Nuggets (71)
Matt Carroll (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (up from 70)
Close 75
Med 75 (up from 73)
3pt 82 (up from 78)
FT 81 (down from 84)
Layup 76
Dunk 58
Handle 80
Pass 63
PostOff 55
PostDef 60
Block 54
Steal 72
RebOff 53
RebDef 66
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_carroll/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_carroll.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Carroll_%28basketballer%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA5D.HTM
Notes: Went undrafted but impressed in Knicks’ training camp back in
2003, being cut on the final day of training camp. Last year he was a
top scorer in the NBDL, and turned it into a backup role on the
Bobcats. Carroll will get an increase in minutes due to the departure
of Jason Kapono.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Blazers (13), Spurs (3)
Current Team: Bobcats (25)
Kareem Rush (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 72 (from 75 default)
Close 77
Med 75 (down from 76)
3pt 82 (down from 84)
FT 73 (down from 76)
Layup 81 (from 80 default)
Dunk 63 (from 60 default)
Handle 80
Pass 58
PostOff 60
PostDef 60 (up from 55)
Block 55
Steal 60
RebOff 54
RebDef 57
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 60 (from 75 default)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 10
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kareem_rush/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kareem_rush.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kareem_rush
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA6D.HTM
Notes: Buried the T’Wolves in the playoffs by going 6-6 on threes in
game 6 (that’s 18 points). He scored only 12 points in 14 games with
the Lakers this season before being traded to Charlotte for a draft
pick.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (31 games, 3.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (162), Bobcats (81)
Current Team: FREE AGENT
Keith Bogans (NEW-Edit)
Overall 72 (up from 69)
Close 72 (up from 70)
Med 68
3pt 78
FT 69 (down from 73)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 53
Steal 81
RebOff 60
RebDef 60
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 70 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keith_bogans/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/keith_bogans.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/keithbogans.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Bogans
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA4D.HTM
Notes: Was traded to the Bobcats for Brandon Hunter due to Orlando’s
glut at SG.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Magic (73), Bobcats (115)
Current Team: Rockets
Willie Green
Overall 72 (up from 68)
Close 75
Med 73
3pt 74
FT 76 (down from 78)
Layup 82 (up from 77) (from default)
Dunk 69 (up from 64) (from default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 63
PostOff 60
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 54
Steal 72
RebOff 55
RebDef 70
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 55)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 20 (up from 10)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/willie_green/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/willie_green.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Green
http://www.82games.com/03PHI2D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04PHI4D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 5.4 ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (110)
Current Team: 76’ers
Aleksandar Pavlovic (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
Overall 71 (up from 70)
Close 77 (up from 65)
Med 73
3pt 83 (up from 81)
FT 72 (up from 69)
Layup 73 (from 75 default)
Dunk 71 (from 70 default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 55 (down from 57)
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 54
Steal 71 (down from 74)
RebOff 54
RebDef 60 (up from 55)
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 30 (up from 10)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/aleksandar_pavlovic/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/aleksandar_pavlovic.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/alexsandarpavlovic.htm
http://www.euroleague.net/plantillas/jugador.jsp?id=ANE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandar_Pavlovic
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE8D.HTM
Notes: Was selected by the Bobcats in the expansion draft, and traded
to Cleveland for a future lottery protected first round pick.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Jazz (79)
Current Team: Cavaliers (65)
Zoran Planinic (NEW-Edit)
Overall 71 (down from 72)
Close 77 (down from 82)
Med 75 (down from 76)
3pt 75 (down from 78)
FT 66 (down from 70)
Layup 73 (from 70 default)
Dunk 64 (from 60 default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 62 (up from 59)
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 54 (up from 52)
Steal 74 (down from 81)
RebOff 59
RebDef 71 (up from 66)
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 15 (down from 30)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zoran_planinic/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zoran_planinic.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/zoranplaninic.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoran_Planinic
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN4D.HTM
Notes: A nice Euro prospect. If he puts on weight, he’ll be able to
play all of the perimeter positions. Was supposed to get more PT now
that Kittles and Harris are gone, but hasn’t because of injuries and
the acquisition of Vince Carter. Still a versatile backup though.
Other Positions: PG, SF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (9 games, 0.1 ppg)
Current Team: Nets (92)
Gerald Green (NEW-Edit)
Overall 71 (down from 72)
Close 77
Med 79
3pt 76
FT 76 (up from 74)
Layup 87 (from 85 default)
Dunk 89 (from 90 default)
Handle 80
Pass 57 (down from 65)
PostOff 70
PostDef 60 (down from 65)
Block 55 (down from 70)
Steal 65
RebOff 62 (up from 59)
RebDef 67 (down from 70)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gerald_green/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gerald_green.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Green
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS7D.HTM
Notes: Was compared by some to Tracy McGrady, and was projected to be
drafted high in the lottery. Instead he fell all the way to the
Celtics at 18th overall, yet another steal for Danny Ainge.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 19
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Celtics
Dahntay Jones
Overall 71 (up from 69)
Close 72
Med 70
3pt 74 (down from 78)
FT 65 (down from 69)
Layup 79 (from 75 default)
Dunk 79 (from 75 default)
Handle 80
Pass 53
PostOff 65
PostDef 70
Block 65
Steal 63 (up from 59)
RebOff 58 (up from 54)
RebDef 69 (up from 63)
Speed 85
Stam 90
Dur 70
DefAwr 75 (up from 65)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 20 (up from 10)
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 30 (down from 45)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 30 (up from 20)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dahntay_jones/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dahntay_jones.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/dahntayjones.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahntay_Jones
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM6D.HTM
Notes: Was traded by the Celtics with Troy Bell for Marcus Banks and
Kendrick Perkins. None of the aforementioned players has made much of
an impact yet. Should not be confused with former Knick/Celtic bust
Dontae Jones. Well, not yet anyway. He’s also Al Harrington’s cousin,
not that you probably care.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (3 games, 7.3 ppg)
Current Team: Grizzlies (72)
Martell Webster (NEW-Edit)
Overall 70 (down from 71)
Close 72 (down from 82)
Med 76 (down from 79)
3pt 81 (up from 79)
FT 83 (down from 86)
Layup 76 (from 75 default)
Dunk 72 (from 65 default)
Handle 75
Pass 55 (down from 65)
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 60
Steal 55 (down from 60)
RebOff 53 (down from 58)
RebDef 68 (up from 65)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 35 (down from 45)
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 60 (up from 50)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/martell_webster/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/martell_webster.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/martellwebster.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=279
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR6D.HTM
Notes: Good spot up shooter (especially for a player coming out of high
school), but needs to develop other areas of his game.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 19
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Blazers
Richie Frahm
Overall 70 (down from 71)
Close 70 (down from 89)
Med 75
3pt 82
FT 84 (down from 88)
Layup 74 (from 75 default)
Dunk 55
Handle 75
Pass 60 (up from 55)
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 57
Steal 61 (down from 66)
RebOff 55 (down from 60)
RebDef 64
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 75
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/richie_frahm/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/richie_frahm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richie_Frahm
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN7D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Sonics (54), Blazers (43), T’Wolves (25)
Current Team: Rockets
Bernard Robinson (NEW-Edit)
Overall 70 (up from 67)
Close 72 (up from 70)
Med 66 (up from 63)
3pt 62 (down from 71)
FT 78 (up from 69)
Layup 80 (up from 78) (from 75 default)
Dunk 76 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 58
PostOff 65 (up from 60)
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 59
Steal 93 (up from 68)
RebOff 63 (up from 60)
RebDef 75 (up from 67)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 30 (up from 25)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bernard_robinson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bernard_robinson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Robinson_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA8D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Bobcats (31)
Julius Hodge (NEW-Edit)
Overall 70 (down from 73)
Close 72
Med 70 (down from 73)
3pt 68
FT 68
Layup 83 (down from 86) (from 80 default)
Dunk 76 (from 75 default)
Handle 80
Pass 60 (down from 65)
PostOff 70
PostDef 60
Block 57 (down from 60)
Steal 65 (down from 70)
RebOff 70
RebDef 70 (down from 75)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70 (from 75 default)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 3
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/julius_hodge/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/julius_hodge.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Hodge
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN6D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Nuggets
Boris Diaw
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
Ira Newble
Overall 69 (up from 67)
Close 72
Med 66
3pt 72
FT 79 (down from 80)
Layup 72 (from 70 default)
Dunk 76 (from 70 default)
Handle 70
Pass 56
PostOff 70
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 57
Steal 65
RebOff 60
RebDef 58
Speed 75
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 15
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ira_newble/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ira_newble.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ira_Newble
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE7D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 32
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Spurs (27), Hawks (115)
Current Team: Cavaliers (138)
Antoine Wright (NEW-Edit)
Overall 69 (down from 73)
Close 75
Med 71 (down from 73)
3pt 72 (down from 77)
FT 69
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 78 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 58 (down from 65)
PostOff 70
PostDef 65
Block 55 (down from 60)
Steal 60 (down from 65)
RebOff 56
RebDef 65 (down from 75)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antoine_wright/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antoine_wright.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Wright
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN6D.HTM
Notes: Solid collegiate scorer that may see time off the bench in New
Jersey.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Nets
Donta Smith (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 68 (up from 66)
Close 65
Med 70 (down from 73)
3pt 71
FT 69
Layup 82
Dunk 79
Handle 80
Pass 59 (up from 56)
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 63
Steal 72
RebOff 62 (up from 60)
RebDef 66
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 65 (up from 55)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 15
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/donta_smith/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/donta_smith.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/dontasmith.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donta_Smith
http://www.82games.com/04ATL6D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL6D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hawks (38)
Dijon Thompson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 67 (from 66 default)
Close 72
Med 70
3pt 75 (from 71 default)
FT 80
Layup 82 (from 85 default)
Dunk 79 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 55
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 60
Steal 65 (from 60 default)
RebOff 52
RebDef 65
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dijon_thompson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dijon_thompson.htm
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=112
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dijon_Thompson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO5D.HTM
Notes: Thompson was traded to the Suns as part of the Q-Rich deal.
He’s a good scorer but horrendous defender.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Suns
Quinton Ross
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
C.J. Miles
Overall 64
Close 62
Med 70
3pt 71
FT 63
Layup 82 (from 80 default)
Dunk 76 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 55
PostOff 65
PostDef 55
Block 60
Steal 60
RebOff 65
RebDef 70
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 20
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/cj_miles/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/cj_miles.htm
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=276
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C.J._Miles
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 18
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Jazz
Allan Houston (RETIRED, REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (down from 81)
Close 87 (down from 97)
Med 84
3pt 82
FT 90 (up from 86)
Layup 74 (down from 75)
Dunk 54 (down from 55)
Handle 80
Pass 58
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 60
Block 54
Steal 56
RebOff 51
RebDef 51
Speed 75 (down from 85)
Stam 85
Dur 70
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80 (down from 85)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 0
Notes: Had two 50-point games in 02-03, averaging a career high 22.5
ppg. But since then, the normally durable Houston has had his knee
fall apart on him, and injuries are severely limiting his court time.
It was thought that Houston would be waived to save the Knicks 40
million dollars on the luxury tax, but they decided not to. If Houston
medically retires during training camp, the Knicks will save
approximately 80 million dollars because insurance would cover his
contract.
Years Pro: 12
Age: 33
HoF Monitor: 83
All-Star selections: 2 (99-00, 00-01)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
2x, First Round 3x (63 games, 19.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (237), Knicks (602)
Current Team: RETIRED
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C. Small Forwards
Rating – Player (Version last updated)
97 – Paul Pierce (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
95 – Tracy McGrady (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
94 – LeBron James (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
92 – Shawn Marion (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
90 – Ron Artest (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
89 – Andrei Kirilenko (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
87 – Carmelo Anthony (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
87 – Rashard Lewis (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
86 – Lamar Odom (2.4)
86 – Grant Hill (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
86 – Corey Maggette (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
85 – Richard Jefferson (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 – Peja Stojakovic (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 – Shane Battier (2.3) (EDITED/POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
83 – Tayshaun Prince (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Josh Howard (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Wally Szczerbiak (2.3)
82 – Ricky Davis (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
82 – Stephen Jackson (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
82 – Boris Diaw (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
81 – Gerald Wallace (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Caron Butler (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Matt Harpring (2.3)
80 – Luol Deng (2.4)
80 – Andres Nocioni (2.2)
80 – Morris Peterson (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Bobby Simmons (2.4)
80 – James Posey (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Darius Miles (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Hedo Turkoglu (2.2)
79 – Keith Van Horn (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Danny Granger (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Vladimir Radmanovic (2.3) (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
78 – Mike Dunleavy (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Quentin Richardson (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Jarvis Hayes (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWLOD)
77 – Josh Smith (2.4)
77 – Bruce Bowen (2.3)
77 – Toni Kukoc (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Jim Jackson (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
76 – Charlie Villanueva (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE
ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Desmond Mason (2.3)
76 – Adrian Griffin (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Kyle Korver (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Brian Cardinal (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Jumaine Jones (2.3)
75 – James Jones (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Tim Thomas (2.3)
75 – Ruben Patterson (2.3)
75 – Marvin Williams (2.4)
75 – Ryan Gomes (2.4)
75 – Eduardo Najera (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Devean George (2.3)
75 – Luke Walton (2.3)
75 – Rasual Butler (2.4)
75 – Qyntel Woods (2.4)
75 – Eric Williams (2.4)
74 – Jared Jeffries (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
74 – Scott Padgett (2.3)
74 – Lamond Murray (2.3)
74 – Viktor Khryapa (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
74 – Jiri Welsch (2.2)
74 – Corliss Williamson (2.4)
74 – Marcus Fizer (2.3)
73 – Damien Wilkins (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Joey Graham (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Lee Nailon (1.5) (FREE AGENT)
72 – David Lee (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
72 – Rodney White (1.4) (EUROPE)
71 – Luke Jackson (2.4)
71 – Travis Outlaw (2.4)
71 – Trevor Ariza (2.4)
71 – Linas Kleiza (2.3)
71 – Quinton Ross (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
71 – James Singleton (2.3) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
71 – Sergei Monia (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
71 – Ersan Ilyasova (2.0) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
71 – Calbert Cheaney (2.4)
71 – Shandon Anderson (2.4)
70 – Jason Kapono (2.1)
70 – Eric Piatkowski (2.2)
69 – Yaroslav Korolev (2.3) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
69 – Bostjan Nachbar (2.2)
69 – Matt Barnes (2.4)
69 – Aleksandar Pavlovic (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
69 – Hakim Warrick (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
68 – Justin Reed (2.4)
68 – Ronald Dupree (2.4)
68 – Stacey Augmon (2.2)
67 – Ryan Bowen (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
67 – Nikoloz Tskitishvili (1.7)
67 – Dorell Wright (1.4)
80 – Jamal Mashburn (1.1) (RETIRED)
72 – Jonathan Bender (2.4) (RETIRED)
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Paul Pierce (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 97 (from 93 default)
Close 99 (from 97 default)
Med 94 (from 92 default)
3pt 80 (down from 84) (from 82 default)
FT 79 (down from 82)
Layup 92 (up from 82) (from 85 default)
Dunk 84 (up from 79) (from 75 default)
Handle 85
Pass 72 (up from 70) (from 68 default)
PostOff 85 (from 75 default)
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 61
Steal 80 (down from 85)
RebOff 57
RebDef 81
Speed 80
Stam 99
Dur 85
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 95
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 85
3pt Tendency 55 (up from 50)
Drive Tendency 85
Dunk Tendency 55
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/paul_pierce/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/paul_pierce.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Pierce
http://www.82games.com/04BOS7D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS8D.HTM
Notes: According to an interview that aired three years ago, there are
only a few players Shaq will allow his kids to watch: Kobe Bryant,
Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan, Gary Payton, Tracy McGrady, and Paul Pierce.
Shaq goes on to say “Paul Pierce is the truth”. Pierce’s playoff stats
in 02-03: 27.1 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 6.7 apg, 2.1 spg, 1.1 bpg, and set an NBA
record by going 21-21 from the FT line in a playoff game against the
Pacers. Rashidi also says, “Paul Pierce is the truth”.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 105
All-Star selections: 5 (2002-2006)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
2x (37 games, 24.5 ppg)
Current Team: Celtics (526)
Tracy McGrady (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 95 (up from 94) (from 96 default)
Close 99
Med 92 (up from 91) (from 94 default)
3pt 77 (up from 76) (from 78 default)
FT 76 (up from 75) (from 77 default)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 97 (down from 99) (from 95 default)
Handle 90
Pass 74
PostOff 85
PostDef 75
Block 71 (up from 66)
Steal 78 (from 84 default)
RebOff 58 (up from 56)
RebDef 81 (up from 77)
Speed 90
Stam 99
Dur 70 (up from 65) (from 90 default)
DefAwr 85 (from 90 default)
OffAwr 95
ClutchOff 75
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 90 (up from 85)
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 85 (down from 90)
Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 70)
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tracy_mcgrady/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tracy_mcgrady.htm
http://www.t-mac.com/tmac2/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Mcgrady
http://www.82games.com/04HOU11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU10D.HTM
Notes: T-Mac is Vince Carter’s second cousin… I wonder if the Raptors
are second-guessing their decision to keep Carter instead of T-Mac?
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 9
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 123
All-Star selections: 6 (2001-2006, 5 starts)
All-NBA First Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03)
All-NBA Second Team: 2 (00-01, 03-04)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (04-05)
Most Improved Player: 1 (00-01)
Scoring Titles: 2 (02-03, 03-04)
Playoff Experience: First Round 5x (25 games, 29.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Raptors (192), Magic (295)
Current Team: Rockets (78)
LeBron James (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 94 (down from 95) (from 97 default)
Close 99
Med 88 (down from 91)
3pt 79 (down from 80)
FT 75 (up from 74) (from 75 default)
Layup 99 (from 95 default)
Dunk 99 (from 95 default)
Handle 90
Pass 84 (up from 81)
PostOff 85
PostDef 80
Block 70 (up from 65)
Steal 83 (from 90 default)
RebOff 56 (down from 58)
RebDef 80
Speed 85 (down from 90)
Stam 99
Dur 95 (from 90 default)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 95
Close Tendency 85 (up from 80)
Med Tendency 80 (down from 85)
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 90
Dunk Tendency 70
ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating, May have been removed/lowered in online
roster download as part of overall decrease)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lebron_james/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lebron_james.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lebronjames.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebron_James
http://www.82games.com/04CLE9D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE8D.HTM
Notes: LeBron was one of the biggest stars the game had seen BEFORE he
even stepped foot on an NBA court, and he didn’t disappoint when he
finally did, winning Rookie of the Year in a very deep draft class
(Wade and Melo would have been winners in any other year). A lot of
people praise his accomplishments and overlook his flaws (namely, his
defense). I thought it was telling that Dwyane Wade was ahead of him
on the Olympic rotation (again, because of defense). And yeah, 91 is a
completely ridiculous mid-range rating for LeBron.
Other Positions: PG, SG, PF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 82
All-Star selections: 2 (04-05, 05-06, 2 starts)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (04-05)
Rookie of the Year: 1 (03-04)
Minutes King: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Cavaliers (159)
Shawn Marion (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 92 (from 89 default)
Close 99 (from 94 default)
Med 83 (down from 84) (from 79 default)
3pt 76 (up from 75) (from 78 default)
FT 84 (up from 77) (from 83 default)
Layup 78 (up from 76) (from 75 default)
Dunk 91 (up from 89) (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 56
PostOff 80
PostDef 85 (up from 80)
Block 84 (down from 90) (from 82 default)
Steal 88 (from 90 default)
RebOff 83 (down from 88) (from 76 default)
RebDef 94 (down from 96) (from 93 default)
Speed 75
Stam 95 (from 90 default)
Dur 95
DefAwr 90
OffAwr 90 (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 85
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 80 (from 75 default)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shawn_marion/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shawn_marion.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Marion
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO12D.HTM
Notes: In 01-02 he was one of only two players to be in the top 40 in
seven of nine major statistical categories, the other player being
Kevin Garnett. Prior to 2005, Marion had been to the playoffs 3 times,
and each time, he shot horribly. Against the Spurs, I figured out why.
Marion is not a good player in the half court. If you take away the
transition game, Marion essentially becomes a stationary shooter on
offense. He basically goes from all-star level player to Tayshaun
Prince. I remember watching the 1999 draft, and was shocked when the
Suns took him. I had Mitch Lawrence’s mock draft in front of me, and
he Marion wasn’t even listed on his first round mock. The next day
Mitch gave the Suns an “F” for throwing away a lottery pick on an
unknown like Shawn Marion. This is why nobody gives a damn about Mitch
Lawrence.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 89
All-Star selections: 3 (02-03, 04-05, 05-06)
All-NBA Third team: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
2x (34 games, 15.2 ppg)
Current Team: Suns (452)
Ron Artest (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 90 (up from 89)
Close 97
Med 78 (from 79 default)
3pt 75 (down from 85) (from 83 default)
FT 72 (down from 73)
Layup 79 (up from 77) (from 70 default)
Dunk 72 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 66 (up from 56)
PostOff 80
PostDef 95
Block 68 (up from 65)
Steal 96 (up from 72)
RebOff 61 (up from 55)
RebDef 68 (up from 66)
Speed 75
Stam 95
Dur 95 (from 99 default)
DefAwr 95
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 85
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 55
ClutchDef 99 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ron_artest/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ron_artest.htm
http://www.ronartest.com/ra.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Artest
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND7D.HTM
Notes: A total nutcase. Changed his jersey number to 91, I guess to
honor fellow nutcase/defensive star Dennis Rodman. Artest was
Defensive Player of the Year in 03-04, making him the first non-center
to win since Gary Payton (however, I still think Ben Wallace’s defense
is worth more to his team). The last (and only other) SF to win the
award was Sidney Moncrief. Anybody out there think the Pacers would
still be a 60-win team with Jalen Rose instead of Artest? Anyone?
Anybody out there think Carmelo Anthony was a better Olympic selection
than Artest? Anyone?
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 49
All-Star selections: 1 (03-04)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (03-04)
Defensive Player of the Year: 1 (03-04)
All-Defensive First Team: 1 (03-04)
All-Defensive Second Team: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x (26 games,
17.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Bulls (175), Pacers (193)
Current Team: Kings
Andrei Kirilenko (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 89
Close 94 (down from 97)
Med 78 (down from 83)
3pt 73 (down from 75)
FT 77 (down from 78)
Layup 79 (from 80 default)
Dunk 88 (from 80 default)
Handle 75
Pass 64
PostOff 85
PostDef 85
Block 93 (down from 97)
Steal 87
RebOff 72
RebDef 83 (up from 75)
Speed 75
Stam 95
Dur 70 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 95 (up from 90)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 70
ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andrei_kirilenko/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andrei_kirilenko.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Kirilenko_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/04UTA11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA10D.HTM
Notes: One of the most versatile players in the league. Lead the
league in blocks last year, making him the first small forward in NBA
history to lead the league in that category.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 57
All-Star selections: 1 (03-04)
All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (03-04, 04-05)
Blocks King: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (9 games, 10.3 ppg)
Current Team: Jazz (281)
Carmelo Anthony (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 88 (from 85 default)
Close 97 (from 94 default)
Med 86 (down from 88) (from 84 default)
3pt 68 (from 72 default)
FT 81 (up from 79) (from 80 default)
Layup 78 (up from 76) (from 75 default)
Dunk 81 (from 70 default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 63 (up from 59)
PostOff 85 (from 80 default)
PostDef 75 (from 70 default)
Block 65 (up from 59)
Steal 76 (from 64 default)
RebOff 66
RebDef 68 (down from 71)
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 90
Dur 90 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 75 (from 70 default)
OffAwr 90 (down from 95)
Close Tendency 85 (up from 80)
Med Tendency 80 (down from 85)
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 60 (up from 50)
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/carmelo_anthony/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/carmelo_anthony.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/carmeloanthony.htm
http://www.carmeloanthony.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmelo_Anthony
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN9D.HTM
Notes: Melo is to LeBron as Dominique was to MJ. Melo/Nique are great
scorers, but not the complete package like LeBron/MJ. Dominique never
led his team deep into the playoffs (never got past second round) and I
don’t expect Melo to either. He seems to think he’s better than he
really is, as evidenced by his whining about being left off the Olympic
team, and then pouting when he got there. The last time two rookies
averaged 20 ppg in the same season was 92-93 (Shaq and Mourning). Take
a look at what Melo has done under coach George Karl (who probably
should be Coach of the Year, but won’t be since he was only coach for 2
months of the year). Before Karl showed up, Melo had two months with
an FG% way under .400 (.384 in November, .371 in January). Since then
Melo has been on the verge of .500 shooting, and more importantly, the
Nuggets have been all but unbeatable. Meanwhile in Cleveland, we’ve
seen Paul Silas get fired, and LeBron put up numbers while the team
spins out of control and out of the playoffs.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 44
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (9 games, 17.3 ppg)
Current Team: Nuggets (157)
Rashard Lewis (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 87 (from 86 default)
Close 97
Med 88
3pt 85
FT 82 (up from 78)
Layup 78 (from 75 default)
Dunk 76 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 56 (up from 54)
PostOff 80 (down from 85)
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 68 (down from 73)
Steal 76 (up from 66)
RebOff 62 (up from 60)
RebDef 73 (up from 70)
Speed 75
Stam 95
Dur 85
DefAwr 80 (from 75 default)
OffAwr 90
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 75
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rashard_lewis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rashard_lewis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashard_lewis
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA9D.HTM
Notes: A high schooler drafted in the second round. A lot of teams are
kicking themselves.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 62
All-Star selections: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (16 games, 15.6
ppg)
Current Team: Sonics (408)
Lamar Odom (NEW-Edit)
Overall 86 (up from 84)
Close 94
Med 77 (up from 75)
3pt 79 (up from 76)
FT 71 (up from 70)
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 76 (from 75 default)
Handle 80
Pass 80 (up from 65)
PostOff 85
PostDef 75
Block 72 (down from 77)
Steal 63 (up from 55)
RebOff 68
RebDef 88 (down from 94)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 30 (up from 25)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 65)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lamar_odom/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lamar_odom.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamar_Odom
http://www.82games.com/02LAC8A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03MIA10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04LAL10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL10D.HTM
Notes: Rashidi’s claim to fame - Odom went to high school about 10
blocks from his house. How did I come to know about Lamar Odom? Back
in the day, my friends and I were talking about what NBA players we’d
met. One of my friends said he met Anthony Mason at a sneaker store.
My other friend, who was in ninth grade at the time and went to Christ
the King HS, said, “Lamar Odom”. I said, “Who’s that?” and my friend
said, “Lamar Odom is NBA”. Makes me wonder what it’s like, knowing
that you’re a lock for the NBA at the age of 14… An athletics director
I know says Odom is the most talented player he’s ever seen, but he was
also the stupidest kid he’d ever seen, going as far as to say “he was
stupid as a brick”. For what it’s worth, that director was also as
dumb as a brick, because he absolutely 100% swore to me that Nick Van
Exel had been traded to the Celtics two days prior (never mind that I
check NBA.com and ESPN.com everyday during the summer and heard no such
talk), and he was pissed because that meant Boston wouldn’t need Omar
Cook who was in camp with Boston at the time (also of Christ the King
lore). Rashidi Insider Info at it’s finest. Rashidi is a big Lamar
Odom fan, but recently he received an E-mail from someone alleging they
are Lamar Odom’s cousin. This cousin informed me that Lamar is deeply
upset with the comments I made about him (referring to him as “stupid
as a brick”). However, if Lamar had read closely, he would have
noticed that I did not make the comments, someone who knew him did.
One can only wonder about Lamar’s reading comprehension, and which side
of the NBA’s Read to Achieve program he should be a part of. Further,
I find it humorous how this “cousin” would come so quickly to defend
the intellect of Lamar Odom, when IT IS A WELL KNOWN THAT LAMAR CHEATED
ON HIS ACT’S (American College Test). At Christ the King he ranked
312th in a class of 334, yet somehow finished in the top 42% in the
country on the ACT with 22 of 36. The SAT equivalent to a 22 is a
score of 1030. Five months before taking the ACT, Odom admitted to
newspapers that he got a 630 on the SAT. A 400 point improvement in 5
months, on a test that is an indicator of life-long schooling? Let the
facts fall where they may, cousin O. At least Rashidi can smile
knowing that he got a higher SAT mark without cheating.
Other Positions: PG, PF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 69
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 16.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (230), Heat (80)
Current Team: Lakers (64)
Corey Maggette (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 86 (from 85 default)
Close 94
Med 83 (from 81 default)
3pt 75
FT 86
Layup 90 (from 85 default)
Dunk 86 (from 85 default)
Handle 80
Pass 62
PostOff 80
PostDef 80
Block 52
Steal 68
RebOff 56
RebDef 78
Speed 85
Stam 95 (down from 99)
Dur 70 (from 90 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 85
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 65
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/corey_maggette/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/corey_maggette.htm
http://www.coreymaggette.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Maggette
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC8D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 7
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Magic (77)
Current Team: Clippers (335)
Grant Hill (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 86 (up from 84)
Close 97
Med 86 (up from 79)
3pt 68
FT 82
Layup 86 (from 90 default)
Dunk 70 (from 75 default)
Handle 85
Pass 70 (up from 63)
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 56 (down from 59)
Steal 80 (down from 83)
RebOff 58
RebDef 70
Speed 80 (down from 85)
Stam 85 (down from 90)
Dur 55 (from 50 default)
DefAwr 80 (down from 85)
OffAwr 90
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 3
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/grant_hill/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/grant_hill.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Hill_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/04ORL9D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL8D.HTM
Notes: Would be the best SF in the NBA today if it weren’t for those
ankle problems. Poor McGrady never got to have a healthy Hill on the
court. People forget that McGrady was supposed to be the third option
in Orlando, that they were INCREDIBLY CLOSE to signing Tim Duncan that
summer. Duncan/McGrady is a duo that rivals Shaq/Kobe.
Duncan/Hill/McGrady would have obliterated it, and quite possibly could
have been the best team of all-time. But Duncan decided to stay in San
Antonio (and win another ring in 02-03), Hill went down, and McGrady
developed into a superstar. It truly is a “what-if” scenario that is
fun to think about.
Other Positions: PG, SG, PF
Years Pro: 12
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 114
All-star selections: 7 (1995-1997, 1999-2001, 04-05, 6 starts)
All-NBA First Team: 1 (96-97)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (98-99)
Playoff Experience: First Round 4x (15 games, 19.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (435)
Current Team: Magic (114)
Richard Jefferson (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD
Overall 85 (up from 84)
Close 94
Med 83
3pt 76 (down from 77) (from 79 default)
FT 81 (up from 77) (from 84 default)
Layup 90 (from 85 default)
Dunk 96 (from 95 default)
Handle 80
Pass 64
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 57 (down from 60)
Steal 63
RebOff 58
RebDef 83 (up from 78)
Speed 80
Stam 99
Dur 85 (up from 75)
DefAwr 85 (up from 75)
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/richard_jefferson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/richard_jefferson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Jefferson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN8D.HTM
Notes: Has really come a long way in the league. I remember in 2K3 he
was only rated 71 overall. Now he’s practically Vince Carter Jr.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 50
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (55
games, 12.7 ppg)
Current Team: Nets (274)
Peja Stojakovic (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84 (down from 85) (from 86 default)
Close 97
Med 89 (from 94 default)
3pt 90 (up from 85)
FT 92
Layup 79 (from 75 default)
Dunk 64 (from 65 default)
Handle 75
Pass 60 (up from 56)
PostOff 80
PostDef 75
Block 53
Steal 71
RebOff 56
RebDef 63
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 75 (up from 70) (from 85 default)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 85 (down from 90)
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 90
3pt Tendency 80
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/predrag_stojakovic/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/predrag_stojakovic.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peja_Stojakovic
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC7D.HTM
Notes: Had one of the best seasons for a spot up shooter ever, only
rivaled by Reggie Miller and Glen Rice’s career years. Saw his points
spike only because Webber was injured though. He was hyped as hell to
win the 3pt shootout for the third straight year (insert unfounded
Larry Bird comparison here), and then ended up losing it by missing his
last shot. Somewhere, Larry Legend (who signaled that his shot to win
it was good before it even went in) was smiling. Still, Peja could be
traded to Bird’s Indiana team for Ron Artest if chemistry becomes an
issue in Sacramento, and the Pacers decide to surround Jermaine O’Neal
with the ultimate perimeter-shooting tandem of all-time (though that no
longer is possible now that Reggie rode off into the sunset).
Years Pro: 8
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 69
All-Star selections: 3 (2002-2004)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (03-04)
Long Distance Shootout Champion: 2 (01-02, 02-03)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round
3x (57 games, 17.3 ppg)
Current Team: Kings (487)
Shane Battier (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84 (up from 83) (from 81 default)
Close 84
Med 76 (up from 75) (from 70 default)
3pt 84
FT 74 (down from 79)
Layup 76 (up from 72) (from 75 default)
Dunk 75 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 58 (up from 56)
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 78
Steal 79
RebOff 70
RebDef 69
Speed 75 (up from 70)
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 90 (up from 85)
OffAwr 80 (down from 85)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shane_battier/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shane_battier.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Battier
http://www.shanebattier.com/
http://www.82games.com/04MEM7D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM8D.HTM
Notes: I’m kind of at a loss as to why Battier’s position got changed…
it makes him one of four SGs on the Grizzlies now, as opposed to one of
three SFs. Now the SFs are Brian Cardinal, who is injured, and Hakim
Warrick, who barely plays. Add in that the guy plays 1/3 of his
minutes at POWER FORWARD, and you’ve got a lame brain change. At the
very least they could have changed Mike Miller to SF to compensate.
Had they moved Miller to SF and left Battier at SF, while moving
Cardinal to PF, the Grizzlies would actually have a balanced team
default position-wise.
Other Positions: SF, PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 41
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 6.0 ppg)
Current Team: Grizzlies (315)
Tayshaun Prince (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 83
Close 92
Med 78
3pt 80 (down from 81) (from 79 default)
FT 78 (up from 76) (from 81 default)
Layup 79 (from 75 default)
Dunk 82 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 60
PostOff 75
PostDef 80
Block 64 (down from 74)
Steal 55
RebOff 61
RebDef 64 (down from 68)
Speed 75
Stam 95 (from 90 default)
Dur 90
DefAwr 90
OffAwr 80 (up from 75)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 25 (up from 20)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 70
ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tayshaun_prince/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tayshaun_prince.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/tayshaunprince.htm
http://www.tprince22.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tayshaun_Prince
http://www.82games.com/04DET10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET6D.HTM
Notes: Had one of the top defensive plays in NBA history, blocking a
seemingly wide-open Reggie Miller layup, and preserving a Detroit win
in game two of the 2004 Conference Finals.
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 50
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x (1 ring, 63
games, 11.2 ppg)
Current Team: Pistons (206)
Josh Howard (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (from 76 default)
Close 87 (from 70 default)
Med 76 (from 70 default)
3pt 78 (down from 80) (from 75 default)
FT 73 (up from 72) (from 73 default)
Layup 86 (from 85 default)
Dunk 77 (from 75 default)
Handle 80 (from 75 default)
Pass 55
PostOff 75 (from 70 default)
PostDef 70 (from 60 default)
Block 67 (down from 70)
Steal 82 (down from 87)
RebOff 78 (from 73 default)
RebDef 79 (up from 75) (from 77 default)
Speed 80
Stam 95 (from 90 default)
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 80 (from 75 default)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 20
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/josh_howard/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/josh_howard.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/joshhoward.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_howard
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL10D.HTM
Notes: One of the many talented swingmen in Dallas. Don’t ask me why
they left his PostDef at 60 when they raised Jamal Crawford’s to a 65.
That’s why my guide exists.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 31
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (18 games, 12.7
ppg)
Current Team: Mavericks (143)
Wally Szczerbiak
Overall 82 (up from 77)
Close 97 (up from 87)
Med 86 (up from 84)
3pt 87 (up from 82)
FT 89 (up from 86)
Layup 81 (up from 77) (from 75 default)
Dunk 68 (up from 66) (from 65 default)
Handle 75
Pass 64 (up from 59)
PostOff 80 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 54
Steal 54
RebOff 58
RebDef 67 (up from 62)
Speed 70
Stam 90 (up from 85)
Dur 70
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 85 (up from 80)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 45 (up from 30)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/wally_szczerbiak/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/wally_szczerbiak.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Szczerbiak
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN8D.HTM
Notes: Wally World is a scorer who shoots 50% from the field. Few
scorers nowadays are HALF as efficient. Currently, Wally is averaging
20.4 ppg on 14.6 FGA. By comparison, Joe Johnson is currently
averaging 18.9 ppg on 16.4 FGA.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 55
All-Star selections: 1 (01-02)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (29 games,
12.7 ppg)
Former Teams: T’Wolves (438)
Current Team: Celtics
Ricky Davis
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
Stephen Jackson
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
Boris Diaw
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
Gerald Wallace (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (from 75 default)
Close 92 (from 75 default)
Med 73 (from 70 default)
3pt 72 (down from 75) (from 71 default)
FT 63 (down from 66)
Layup 93 (from 85 default)
Dunk 96 (from 95 default)
Handle 75
Pass 57
PostOff 70
PostDef 75 (from 60 default)
Block 89 (from 84 default)
Steal 99 (from 91 default)
RebOff 72 (down from 84) (from 66 default)
RebDef 82 (up from 78) (from 75 default)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 90 (from 85 default)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 15
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/gerald_wallace/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/gerald_wallace.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/geraldwallace.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Wallace
http://www.82games.com/04CHA12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA9D.HTM
Notes: Wallace was one of the best HS players who went to college for
one year before declaring, but never developed his game in Sacramento.
He’s getting the chance to do it in Charlotte, emerging as the favorite
for Most Improved Player Award in his second season there.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x (15 games,
1.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Kings (138)
Current Team: Bobcats (70)
Caron Butler (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (up from 80) (from 81 default)
Close 89
Med 76 (up from 75)
3pt 73 (up from 71) (from 75 default)
FT 87 (up from 86)
Layup 82 (from 85 default)
Dunk 79 (from 80 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59 (up from 56)
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 55
Steal 85 (up from 82)
RebOff 61 (down from 66)
RebDef 75 (up from 70)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 20
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/caron_butler/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/caron_butler.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caron_butler
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS7D.HTM
Notes: Has been compared to Paul Pierce. Definitely won’t be as good,
but should be a nice role player in his career.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 12.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (146), Lakers (77)
Current Team: Wizards
Matt Harpring
Overall 81 (up from 79)
Close 87 (up from 84)
Med 78
3pt 75 (up from 71)
FT 76 (down from 78)
Layup 79 (from 75 default)
Dunk 62 (from 60 default)
Handle 75 (down from 80)
Pass 56
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 54
Steal 65
RebOff 83 (up from 76)
RebDef 75 (up from 72)
Speed 75
Stam 80
Dur 70
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_harpring/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_harpring.htm
http://www.mattharpring.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Harpring
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA8D.HTM
Notes: Was having a good year for Utah in 03-04, but was lost for the
season thanks to a bad knee.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 48
Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (14 games, 11,3 ppg)
Former Teams: Magic (54), Cavaliers (56), 76’ers (81)
Current Team: Jazz (187)
Luol Deng (NEW-Edit)
Overall 80 (up from 79)
Close 89 (up from 79)
Med 78
3pt 72
FT 74
Layup 77 (from 75 default)
Dunk 77 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 60
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 68 (up from 66)
Steal 68
RebOff 63 (down from 67)
RebDef 79
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 65 (up from 60)
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 20 (down from 35)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luol_deng/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luol_deng.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/luol_deng.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luol_Deng
http://www.82games.com/04CHI7D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI8D.HTM
Notes: It’s not really talked about, but when LeBron was the consensus
top HS player in the nation for three years straight, it was also a
consensus that Deng was the second best HS player in the nation, for
three years straight. Deng had a solid rookie year, but went down with
an injury late and missed the playoffs. He grew an inch during the
offseason, and now stands at 6’9”.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 36
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Bulls (61)
Andres Nocioni (NEW-Edit)
Overall 80 (up from 75)
Close 84 (up from 77)
Med 75 (up from 70)
3pt 81 (up from 70)
FT 80 (up from 77)
Layup 71 (from 75 default)
Dunk 67 (from 70 default)
Handle 70
Pass 58
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 80 (up from 70)
Block 71 (up from 68)
Steal 58
RebOff 61 (up from 59)
RebDef 87
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 85 (up from 80)
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 40 (up from 25)
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andres_nocioni/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andres_nocioni.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andres_Nocioni
http://www.82games.com/04CHI8D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI8D.HTM
Notes: Another one of the players who was on the gold medal Argentinean
team that took down the US. His favorite player is Scottie Pippen, so
it’s fitting that he should be the starter in Chicago this season.
It’s too bad that he was one year too late to play with him.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 12.8 ppg)
Current Team: Bulls (81)
Morris Peterson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 75)
Close 87 (down from 94)
Med 78 (up from 75)
3pt 85 (from 83 default)
FT 81 (up from 80) (from 83 default)
Layup 83 (up from 78) (from 75 default)
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 58
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 54
Steal 77 (down from 79)
RebOff 56
RebDef 73 (up from 68)
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 90
Dur 85 (up from 75)
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 70 (up from 65)
Dunk Tendency 20
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/morris_peterson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/morris_peterson.htm
http://www.tsn.ca/nba/news_story.asp?ID=150496&hubName=
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Peterson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR5D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (13 games, 6.8 ppg)
Current Team: Raptors (389)
Bobby Simmons (NEW-Edit)
Overall 80
Close 87 (down from 89)
Med 79 (up from 78)
3pt 85
FT 84
Layup 74 (from 75 default)
Dunk 75
Handle 75
Pass 61 (up from 59)
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 56 (up from 53)
Steal 78 (down from 81)
RebOff 62
RebDef 72
Speed 75
Stam 90 (up from 85)
Dur 85
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 30 (up from 20)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bobby_simmons/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bobby_simmons.htm
http://www.82games.com/04LAC12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL8D.HTM
Notes: Despite being a second round SF, Simmons hustled his way onto
fellow SF Michael Jordan’s Wizard team. He’s stuck in the league
since, and has broken out this year, earning himself the NBA’s “Most
Improved Player” award. It was a crowded year for that award too
(LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Primoz Brezec, Dan Dickau) which adds to
the accomplishment. He received a nice contract from Milwaukee, even
though they were stocked with small forwards. Simmons will likely see
some time at power forward this season.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 41
Most Improved Player: 1 (04-05)
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Wizards (66), Clippers (131)
Current Team: Bucks
James Posey (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 79) (from 82 default)
Close 82 (from 87 default)
Med 76 (from 83 default)
3pt 84 (down from 89) (from 76 default)
FT 82 (up from 81) (from 86 default)
Layup 80 (down from 82) (from 75 default)
Dunk 77 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 57
PostOff 70 (up from 65)
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 59 (down from 67)
Steal 74 (down from 76)
RebOff 54 (down from 58)
RebDef 80 (up from 76)
Speed 80 (down from 75)
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 85 (up from 80) (from 85 default)
OffAwr 75 (from 80 default)
Close Tendency 35 (down from 45)
Med Tendency 40 (down from 60)
3pt Tendency 70 (up from 60)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_posey/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/james_posey.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Posey
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA6D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 7
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 45
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 11.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (261), Rockets (58), Grizzlies (132)
Current Team: Heat
Darius Miles (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (from 80 default)
Close 89 (up from 84)
Med 78
3pt 66 (down from 71)
FT 59 (down from 60)
Layup 83 (from 80 default)
Dunk 93 (from 90 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59
PostOff 75
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 80 (down from 85)
Steal 81 (down from 85)
RebOff 60
RebDef 78
Speed 80 (up from 75)
Stam 90
Dur 70 (from 75 default)
DefAwr 75 (from 80 default)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darius_miles/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darius_miles.htm
http://www.bballone.com/dariusm/dariusmiles.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darius_Miles
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR8D.HTM
Notes: Entering the draft out of high school was a smart move for him.
Given his current rate of development, had he gone to college, he would
have been drafted much lower than third overall (and thus would have
made less money). Already the guy is 24 years old and in the second
year of a six year contract. Had he went and came out of college in
his senior season, he’d still be working on a low paying rookie
contract.
Other Positions: PG, SG, PF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 39
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Clippers (163), Cavaliers (104)
Current Team: Blazers (105)
Hedo Turkoglu
Overall 79 (up from 75)
Close 87 (up from 79)
Med 79 (up from 78)
3pt 83
FT 86 (up from 84)
Layup 78 (from 75 default)
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 61
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 57
Steal 62
RebOff 58
RebDef 67
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 80 (up from 75)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/hidayet_turkoglu/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/hidayet_turkoglu.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedo_Turkoglu
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PG, SG, PF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x (44 games,
7.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Kings (221), Spurs (80)
Current Team: Magic (67)
Keith Van Horn (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (up from 78)
Close 89
Med 78 (up from 75)
3pt 83
FT 84 (from 78 default)
Layup 67 (from 70 default)
Dunk 68 (up from 63) (from 65 default)
Handle 70 (up from 65)
Pass 56
PostOff 80
PostDef 70
Block 63
Steal 62
RebOff 68 (up from 64)
RebDef 79
Speed 75
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 55
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keith_van_horn/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/keith_van_horn.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Van_Horn
http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/03draft_vanhorn.html
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL11D.HTM
Notes: Van Horn played very well in NY. He played above expectations
(which wasn’t too hard since everybody thought that he was going to
suck), and was having his best season in years. He was the Knicks best
player pre-Marbury. Yes, he was even better than Allan Houston. Van
Horn put up 17/7/2, while Houston put up 20/2/2. When the team
acquired Marbury, he played very well with him, when it was expected
they would clash like they did in New Jersey. Isiah Thomas decided it
would be a good idea to trade Van Horn for Tim Thomas, a more
“athletic” Van Horn. Too bad “athletic” didn’t translate to inside
scoring or rebounds, as this was a total downgrade and the team has
struggled since the trade to this very day. Van Horn is currently
coming off the bench in Dallas, backing up Dirk Nowitzki (the player
that Van Horn was ultimately expected to become when he was drafted
second overall behind Tim Duncan).
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 68
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (43
games, 11.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Nets (314), 76’ers (74), Knicks (47), Bucks (58)
Current Team: Mavericks (29)
Danny Granger (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (down from 80) (from 79 default)
Close 77
Med 76 (down from 78)
3pt 76 (down from 81) (from 77 default)
FT 78 (up from 75)
Layup 89 (from 80 default)
Dunk 80
Handle 80
Pass 58 (down from 65)
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 77 (up from 75)
Steal 75 (up from 70)
RebOff 78 (up from 61)
RebDef 77 (up from 75)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/danny_granger/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/danny_granger.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Granger
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND9D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Pacers
Vladimir Radmanovic (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 76) (from 75 default)
Close 84
Med 78 (up from 76)
3pt 85 (up from 84)
FT 83 (up from 79)
Layup 72 (from 70 default)
Dunk 69 (from 70 default)
Handle 70
Pass 55
PostOff 80
PostDef 70
Block 67
Steal 71
RebOff 58 (up from 56)
RebDef 77 (up from 72)
Speed 70
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 80 (up from 75)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 85
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/vladimir_radmanovic/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/vladimir_radmanovic.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Radmanovic
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC12D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 25
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (11 games, 6.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Sonics (320)
Current Team: Clippers
Mike Dunleavy (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 77) (from 79 default)
Close 84 (up from 79) (from 82 default)
Med 78 (up from 76)
3pt 77 (up from 68) (from 84 default)
FT 77 (up from 74) (from 78 default)
Layup 78 (from 75 default)
Dunk 73 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 65 (up from 60)
PostOff 70
PostDef 65
Block 60 (up from 57)
Steal 67 (down from 71)
RebOff 59
RebDef 77
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80 down from 85)
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_dunleavy/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_dunleavy.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Dunleavy_Jr
http://www.82games.com/04GSW8A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW8D.HTM
Notes: The son of current Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors (236)
Quentin Richardson (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (down from 81) (from 80 default)
Close 82 (down from 89)
Med 77 (down from 81) (from 79 default)
3pt 80
FT 71 (down from 74)
Layup 81 (down from 84) (from 80 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 80
Pass 58 (up from 56)
PostOff 75 (down from 80)
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 55 (down from 57)
Steal 71 (down from 74)
RebOff 63 (up from 58)
RebDef 74
Speed 80 (down from 85)
Stam 90
Dur 80 (from 90 default)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75 (down from 80)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 95 (from 99 default)
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 25
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/quentin_richardson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/quentin_richardson.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/quentinrichardson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Richardson
http://www.82games.com/02LAC4A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03LAC6D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04PHO5D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK6D.HTM
Notes: In Q-Rich’s first full season as a starter, he averaged 17 ppg.
Of course, that kind of increase was to be expected considering the
Clippers dropped Andre Miller, Lamar Odom, and Michael Olowokandi for
basically nothing in return. Led the league in threes made and
attempted last year.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 53
Long Distance Shootout Champ: 1 (2005)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x (15 games, 12.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (281), Suns (79)
Current Team: Knicks
Jarvis Hayes (NEW-Add)
Overall 78
Close 82 (down from 87)
Med 76
3pt 81 (from 79 default)
FT 84
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 74 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 57
PostOff 70
PostDef 65 (down from 70)
Block 53
Steal 72
RebOff 57 (up from 53)
RebDef 74
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 70 (down from 85)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jarvis_hayes/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jarvis_hayes.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jarvishayes.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarvis_Hayes
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS6D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Wizards (124)
Josh Smith (NEW-Edit)
Overall 77 (up from 73)
Close 79
Med 73 (up from 71)
3pt 70 (up from 62)
FT 72 (up from 69)
Layup 82 (from 80 default)
Dunk 99
Handle 75
Pass 57
PostOff 70 (up from 65)
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 94 (up from 92)
Steal 68
RebOff 76 (up from 74)
RebDef 79 (down from 83)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 70 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 20 (up from 5)
Drive Tendency 55
Dunk Tendency 75
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/josh_smith/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/josh_smith.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/josh_smith.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Smith
http://www.82games.com/04ATL9D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL8D.HTM
Notes: Smith was called the most likely player to be a bust in the 2004
draft. At one point he was third on most mock drafts behind Okafor and
Howard. It’s anyone’s guess what Smith is capable of, who knows, maybe
he’ll be rookie of the year on a horrible Atlanta team, or maybe he’ll
ride the bench and shoot 35% from the field. Well, Smith was also
compared to Vince Carter, and at least he proved he has his athletic
ability, as he won this year’s dunk contest. Unfortunately, that isn’t
going to make him Vince anymore than it made Harold Miner Jordan.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 26
Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (2005)
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hawks (74)
Bruce Bowen
Overall 77 (up from 75)
Close 70
Med 71 (up from 70)
3pt 85
FT 61 (down from 63)
Layup 73 (from 75 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 75 (up from 70)
Pass 55
PostOff 70
PostDef 85
Block 58 (down from 64)
Steal 63 (up from 60)
RebOff 53 (down from 55)
RebDef 68 (up from 63)
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 90
DefAwr 95
OffAwr 65 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 55 (up from 45)
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 25 (down from 30)
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bruce_bowen/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bruce_bowen.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Bowen
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS9D.HTM
Notes: Adored by Pat Riley and Gregg Popovich. Only able to contribute
on offense because Alonzo Mourning and Tim Duncan allow him to get open
looks from the perimeter. Led the league in 3pt% in 02-03, but somehow
shot them at a better percentage than his FTs (.441 3pt to .404 FT).
In 99-00 Bowen was waived by the Sixers, and claimed by the Heat.
Since waiver claims are allowed according to the standings, Miami was
able to claim him before the Knicks. What’s interesting about that is
the Knicks were ahead of Miami in the standings for ONE GAME the entire
year, and it couldn’t have come at a more inconvenient time. Bowen was
able to wreck havoc defensively, while NY never really did get decent
backup for Latrell Sprewell. Maybe if they had Bowen, they never trade
Ewing for damaged goods Glen Rice, and they never trade damaged goods
Glen Rice for grossly overpaid Shandon Anderson. It’s amazing what one
day can change. Averaged a career high 8.2 ppg and 3.5 rpg in 04-05.
Kinda odd (how low the numbers are), considering it’s his fifth season
of starters minutes. Bowen also set a career high in FT% with .634.
Again, career “high” is subjective.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 10
Age: 34
HoF Monitor: 32
All-Defensive First Team: 2 (03-04, 04-05)
All-Defensive Second Team: 3 (2001-2003)
3pt% King: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 1x (2
rings, 80 games, 5.9 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (1), Celtics (91), 76’ers (42), Heat (109)
Current Team: Spurs (305)
Toni Kukoc (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (down from 79) (from 80 default)
Close 75 (down from 87)
Med 75 (down from 79)
3pt 77 (down from 79)
FT 73 (up from 72)
Layup 71 (from 75 default)
Dunk 64 (down from 67) (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 74
PostOff 75 (down from 80)
PostDef 70
Block 59
Steal 73 (from 77 default)
RebOff 56
RebDef 73
Speed 70
Stam 65
Dur 70
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80 (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 60 (down from 70)
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/toni_kukoc/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/toni_kukoc.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Kukoc
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL9D.HTM
Notes: The Croatian Sensation is one of the best bench players in NBA
history. Even though he came off the bench, he was regarded as the
third scoring option for Chicago behind MJ and Scottie.
Other Positions: PG, SG, PF
Years Pro: 13
Age: 37
HoF Monitor: 78
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 3x, Second Round 3x, First Round 2x (3
rings, 96 games, 10.9 ppg)
Former Teams: Bulls (440), 76’ers (80), Hawks (76)
Current Team: Bucks (189)
Jim Jackson
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
Charlie Villanueva (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 74) (from 68 default)
Close 84 (up from 82) (from 70 default)
Med 75 (from 65 default)
3pt 77 (from 50 default)
FT 70 (up from 65) (from 67 default)
Layup 67 (from 55 default)
Dunk 76 (from 70 default)
Handle 65 (up from 60)
Pass 53 (from 50 default)
PostOff 80 (from 75 default)
PostDef 70
Block 75
Steal 64 (up from 56) (from 50 default)
RebOff 80 (up from 74) (from 68 default)
RebDef 81 (up from 75)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 65 (up from 60) (from 55 default)
OffAwr 75 (from 65 default)
Close Tendency 75 (from 50 default)
Med Tendency 65 (from 35 default)
3pt Tendency 40 (from 0 default)
Drive Tendency 45 (from 25 default)
Dunk Tendency 70 (from 65 default)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/charlie_villanueva/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/charlie_villanueva.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/charlievillanueva.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=60
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Villanueva
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR11D.HTM
Notes: Raptors fans and the media have openly questioned their
selection of Charlie V, but I think it’s because most of them think
Chris Bosh’s ceiling is higher than it really is. Villanueva has shut
up his critics, averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds off the bench in
Toronto. Villanueva got his first career start after the Jalen Rose
trade, and proceeded to spank the Knicks for 18 points and 9 rebounds.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 1
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Raptors
Desmond Mason
Overall 76 (up from 73)
Close 84 (up from 79)
Med 73
3pt 66
FT 77 (down from 80)
Layup 92 (from 80 default)
Dunk 96 (from 95 default)
Handle 80
Pass 59
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 56
Steal 58
RebOff 56
RebDef 73 (up from 58)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/desmond_mason/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/desmond_mason.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Mason
http://www.dmase24.com/dmase24/
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK6D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 6
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 43
Slam Dunk Champ: 1 (2001)
Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (16 games, 13.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Sonics (205), Bucks (190)
Current Team: Hornets
Adrian Griffin (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 74)
Close 65
Med 75
3pt 69
FT 77 (down from 79) (from 75 default)
Layup 77 (from 70 default)
Dunk 67 (up from 57) (from 55 default)
Handle 75
Pass 60 (up from 58)
PostOff 65
PostDef 80 (up from 70)
Block 55
Steal 84 (down from 87)
RebOff 77
RebDef 78 (up from 76)
Speed 75
Stam 80 (up from 75)
Dur 75
DefAwr 85 (up from 70)
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 15 (up from 0)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/adrian_griffin/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/adrian_griffin.htm
http://www.82games.com/04CHI9D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL7D.HTM
Notes: Another defensive stopper that made a name for himself in
Dallas. Starting at SG in Dallas right now despite more talented
swingmen like Stackhouse and Daniels being on the roster. Griffin’s
presence in the starting lineup gives Dallas incredible depth on the
bench.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
1x (24 games, 3.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Celtics (116), Mavericks (132), Rockets (19), Bulls (69)
Current Team: Mavericks
Kyle Korver (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 75)
Close 77 (down from 82)
Med 78 (down from 81)
3pt 88 (up from 86)
FT 84 (down from 85)
Layup 72 (from 75 default)
Dunk 64 (from 60 default)
Handle 75
Pass 60 (up from 58)
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 60
Steal 73 (down from 81)
RebOff 54
RebDef 69 (down from 76)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (up from 60)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 15 (down from 45)
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 90 (down from 99 default)
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 15
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kyle_korver/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kyle_korver.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kylekorver.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Korver
http://www.82games.com/03PHI7D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04PHI7D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI6D.HTM
Notes: Korver had quite a shocking year, statistically. Normally
players that are only good at shooting have sucky rookie years.
Korver’s season wasn’t great, but it certainly wasn’t bad. Consider
that of his 115 FGM, 81 were threes. He led the league in threes made
per minute. Korver placed third in the 3pt shootout this year,
narrowly losing to the likes of Peja Stojakovic and Voshon Lenard.
Good thing the shooting deprived Nets traded him to the Sixers for
cash, eh?
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 5.0 ppg)
Current Team: 76’ers (156)
Brian Cardinal (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (down from 78) (from 76 default)
Close 75
Med 73 (down from 76) (from 68 default)
3pt 83 (up from 80)
FT 87
Layup 64 (from 60 default)
Dunk 62 (from 65 default)
Handle 65 (up from 60)
Pass 60
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 61
Steal 89 (down from 94)
RebOff 62
RebDef 72
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 70 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 80 (down from 85)
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brian_cardinal/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brian_cardinal.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cardinal
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM11D.HTM
Notes: Well, it only took 5 years (in other words, since the 2K
franchise started) but they finally added Cardinal to the rosters.
Although in typical Visual Concepts fashion, they got his position
wrong.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 28
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 6.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (23), Wizards (5), Warriors (76)
Current Team: Grizzlies (58)
Jumaine Jones
Overall 75 (up from 71)
Close 79 (up from 75)
Med 71
3pt 82 (down from 84)
FT 69 (down from 73)
Layup 77 (from 75 default)
Dunk 78 (from 80 default)
Handle 75
Pass 54
PostOff 70
PostDef 70 (up from 60)
Block 61
Steal 62
RebOff 63 (down from 68)
RebDef 80 (down from 85)
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 60)
OffAwr 75 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jumaine_jones/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jumaine_jones.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumaine_Jones
http://www.82games.com/04LAL9D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (29
games, ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (98), Cavaliers (161), Celtics (42), Lakers (76)
Current Team: Bobcats
James Jones (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (up from 72) (from 73 default)
Close 75
Med 75 (up from 71)
3pt 84 (from 85 default)
FT 86 (up from 83) (from 85 default)
Layup 79 (from 80 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 55
PostOff 65
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 72
Steal 62
RebOff 55 (down from 57)
RebDef 71 (up from 69)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 70 (up from 60)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_jones/index.html
http://www.nba.com/draft2003/profiles/JonesJames.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/james_jones.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jamesjones.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Jones_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO8D.HTM
Notes: Barely played in his rookie season (only played 26 minutes in 6
games), and has already shattered his previous statistical marks (he
only played 26 minutes last season in 6 games).
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 4.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Pacers (81)
Current Team: Suns
Tim Thomas
Overall 75 (down from 76)
Close 82 (up from 79)
Med 73 (up from 70)
3pt 83
FT 79
Layup 74 (down from 79) (from 75 default)
Dunk 78 (from 75 default)
Handle 70 (down from 75)
Pass 57
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 59 (up from 56)
Steal 60
RebOff 56
RebDef 68
Speed 75 (down from 80)
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (down from 75)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tim_thomas/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tim_thomas.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Thomas_%28basketball_player%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO13D.HTM
Notes: Shares the NBA record for threes in a half with 8. The athletic
player Isiah Thomas wanted. He can shoot a bit like Van Horn, but is a
worse rebounder. That’s fine by the Knicks though, they don’t really
need Van Horn’s rebounding as much with Mutombo and Thomas on the front
line. Still, my gut feeling says the Knicks will miss Van Horn more
than they think. Tim Thomas is a lot more useful off the bench than he
is starting. And oh my god, I was right. Tim Thomas was flat out
terrible for the Knicks. He was total garbage in the first half of the
season, and didn’t start hitting shots until the team was way out of
playoff contention. Since the guy’s only skill is hitting jumpers, he
was useless on the court most of the time, and a defensive liability
(opposing SFs had an effective FG% of .550). He made Trevor Ariza look
like a much better player than he really is.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 9
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 46
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (36 games,
12.8 ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (94), Bucks (385), Knicks (95), Bulls (3)
Current Team: Suns
Ruben Patterson
Overall 75 (up from 72)
Close 84 (up from 75)
Med 68 (down from 70)
3pt 59
FT 61 (up from 60)
Layup 78 (from 75 default)
Dunk 79 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 58
PostOff 80 (up from 70)
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 61 (up from 58)
Steal 84 (down from 91)
RebOff 71
RebDef 60 (up from 57)
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 85 (up from 75)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 40 (down from 60)
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ruben_patterson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ruben_patterson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Patterson
http://www.82games.com/04POR8D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR7D.HTM
Notes: The artist formerly known as “Kobe-Stopper”.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 41
Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (18 games, 7.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (24), Sonics (157), Blazers (341)
Current Team: Nuggets
Marvin Williams (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (down from 76)
Close 82
Med 75
3pt 68 (down from 75)
FT 74 (down from 85)
Layup 78 (from 80 default)
Dunk 82 (from 80 default)
Handle 75 (down from 80)
Pass 60 (down from 65)
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 65 (down from 70)
Steal 65
RebOff 70 (up from 65)
RebDef 78 (up from 75)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 35
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marvin_williams/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marvin_williams.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/marvinwilliams.asp
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22241
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=59
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Williams
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL9D.HTM
Notes: Has the potential to become the top player of the 2005 Draft
class. Chris Paul has gotten the early rave reviews, but careers
aren’t made in one season. Marvin will probably take his place as the
at least the second best player in the class soon. I mean who else is
his competition? Channing Frye?
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 19
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hawks
Ryan Gomes (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (up from 73)
Close 82 (up from 75)
Med 71
3pt 68 (down from 71)
FT 75 (down from 79)
Layup 62 (from 60 default)
Dunk 68 (from 65 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 80 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 54 (down from 65)
Steal 65
RebOff 85 (up from 70)
RebDef 80 (up from 70)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 65 (up from 55)
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 5 (up from 0)
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ryan_gomes/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ryan_gomes.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/ryangomes.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=43
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Gomes
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS11D.HTM
Notes: Yet ANOTHER draft steal for Danny Ainge.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Celtics
Eduardo Najera (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (up from 74) (from 73 default)
Close 70
Med 68
3pt 70 (up from 60) (from 50 default)
FT 68 (up from 63)
Layup 72 (from 70 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 56
PostOff 70
PostDef 80
Block 71
Steal 76
RebOff 81
RebDef 74
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eduardo_najera/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eduardo_najera.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Najera
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN13D.HTM
Notes: Mostly played center last year, at only 6’8” and 235 lbs.
Other Positions: PF, C
Years Pro: 6
Age: 29
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round
2x (41 games, 4.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Mavericks (208), Warriors (42)
Current Team: Nuggets (26)
Devean George
Overall 75 (up from 73)
Close 77
Med 73
3pt 78 (down from 79)
FT 72 (down from 75)
Layup 80 (from 75 default)
Dunk 77 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 58 (up from 54)
PostOff 70 (up from 65)
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 70 (up from 56)
Steal 70 (up from 63)
RebOff 65 (up from 60)
RebDef 76 (up from 71)
Speed 75 (down from 80)
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 60 (down from 75)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/devean_george/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/devean_george.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devean_George
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL8D.HTM
Notes: Decent bench player, but definitely not starter quality. Makes
you realize how much Jerry West put into the Laker dynasty. George got
a good contract from Mitch Kupchak, but is a small forward that has
shot under 40% from the field in his career.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 7
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 28
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 4x, Second Round 1x (3 rings, 68 games,
5.0 ppg)
Current Team: Lakers (358)
Luke Walton
Overall 75 (up from 74)
Close 70 (up from 65)
Med 70 (up from 68)
3pt 71
FT 72 (up from 71)
Layup 73 (from 70 default)
Dunk 65 (from 70 default)
Handle 70 (up from 65)
Pass 75 (up from 65)
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 62
Steal 67 (down from 72)
RebOff 74
RebDef 74 (up from 70)
Speed 70 (down from 75)
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (down from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luke_walton/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luke_walton.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lukewalton.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Walton
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL9D.HTM
Notes: Backup SF/PF on the Lakers, and son of NBA Hall of Famer/Color
Commentator Hall of Famer Bill Walton (who happens to be doing the
color for 2K5 this year). Luke didn’t have a big impact until the NBA
Finals, where he averaged 4.5 assists in 19.3 minutes.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (17 games, 1.9 ppg)
Current Team: Lakers (72)
Rasual Butler (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (up from 74)
Close 72
Med 75
3pt 84 (up from 82)
FT 73 (down from 77)
Layup 88 (from 80 default)
Dunk 79 (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 56
PostOff 65
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 75
Steal 55
RebOff 58 (up from 53)
RebDef 72
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rasual_butler/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rasual_butler.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasual_Butler
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK8D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games)
Former Teams: Heat (182)
Current Team: Hornets
Qyntel Woods (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (up from 64)
Close 84 (up from 70)
Med 71 (up from 66)
3pt 81 (up from 66)
FT 69 (up from 56)
Layup 82 (from 80 default)
Dunk 85 (up from 79) (from 75 default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 56 (up from 52)
PostOff 70 (up from 65)
PostDef 65 (up from 55)
Block 59 (up from 54)
Steal 72 (down from 80)
RebOff 68 (up from 55)
RebDef 82 (up from 66)
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (up from 60)
OffAwr 70 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 50 (up from 35)
Med Tendency 45 (up from 35)
3pt Tendency 30 (up from 20)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 60 (up from 45)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/qyntel_woods/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/qyntel_woods.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/qyntelwoods.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qyntel_Woods
http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_interview_qyntelwoods_061302.shtml
http://www.insidehoops.com/woods-interview-121305.shtml
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nba/02draft/2002-05-21-cover-woods.htm
http://sports.espn.go.com/nbadraft/tracker/player?playerId=18334
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/qa_woods.html
http://www.nba.com/blazers/features/OneonOne_with_Qyntel_Woods-86185-
41.html
http://www.82games.com/02POR8A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03POR14D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04MIA10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK6D.HTM
Notes: The latest Jail Blazer, Woods was cut by Portland because of his
involvement in a dog-fighting ring. He must have been bored being paid
a lot of money to play a game for a living. Woods recently signed with
the Knicks as they search for an athletic swingman. He has emerged as
the most athletic player on the team, and has made the trade for
Quentin Richardson look even worse.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 1.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Blazers (115), Heat (3)
Current Team: Knicks
Eric Williams (NEW-Add)
Overall 75 (up from 73)
Close 70 (up from 60)
Med 75
3pt 73
FT 74
Layup 72 (from 70 default)
Dunk 68 (from 65 default)
Handle 75
Pass 58
PostOff 70
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 53
Steal 68
RebOff 57
RebDef 72 (up from 67)
Speed 75 (up from 70)
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 25
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eric_williams/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eric_williams.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Williams_%28basketball_player%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR9D.HTM
Notes: If you told me at the beginning of last summer that Eric
Williams was going to be starting at PF for the Nets this year, I would
have at the least been somewhat skeptical.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 11
Age: 33
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (26 games,
8.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Celtics (136), Nuggets (42), Celtics (258), Cavaliers
(50), Nets (21)
Current Team: Raptors (34)
Jared Jeffries (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 74 (up from 70) (from 69 default)
Close 77 (up from 70)
Med 66 (down from 71)
3pt 70 (up from 68) (from 63 default)
FT 60 (up from 58)
Layup 69 (from 65 default)
Dunk 73 (up from 68) (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 61 (up from 59)
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 75 (up from 65)
Block 72 (up from 68)
Steal 70 (down from 73)
RebOff 77
RebDef 72
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75 (up from 70)
DefAwr 80 (up from 60)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 55
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jared_jeffries/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jared_jeffries.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jaredjeffries.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Jeffries
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS9D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 6.4 ppg)
Current Team: Wizards (179)
Scott Padgett
Overall 74 (up from 73)
Close 70 (up from 57)
Med 75
3pt 83
FT 75 (up from 70)
Layup 67 (from 60 default)
Dunk 61 (from 60 default)
Handle 65
Pass 57
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 60 (up from 58)
Steal 76
RebOff 71 (up from 64)
RebDef 82
Speed 65
Stam 75
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 40 (down from 45)
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/scott_padgett/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/scott_padgett.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Padgett
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN11D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (27 games, 3.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Jazz (231), Rockets (124)
Current Team: Nets
Lamond Murray
Overall 74
Close 79
Med 73 (up from 70)
3pt 82 (down from 87)
FT 76
Layup 70
Dunk 65 (up from 60)
Handle 70
Pass 56
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 65 (down from 68)
Steal 74 (down from 76)
RebOff 63
RebDef 80 (up from 77)
Speed 70
Stam 80
Dur 65
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 35 (up from 5)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lamond_murray/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lamond_murray.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamond_Murray
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN9D.HTM
Notes: Cousin of one of the original Raptors, Tracy Murray.
Years Pro: 12
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 49
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (3 games, 7.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (361), Cavaliers (223), Raptors (95)
Current Team: Nets
Viktor Khryapa (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 74 (up from 73) (from 72 default)
Close 79 (up from 75)
Med 70 (down from 73)
3pt 74 (up from 71)
FT 67 (up from 55)
Layup 68 (up from 55) (from 60 default)
Dunk 73 (from 60 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 70 (from 65 default)
PostDef 65
Block 70 (down from 75)
Steal 76
RebOff 78 (up from 66)
RebDef 79
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 50 (from 40 default)
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 60 (from 50 default)
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/viktor_khryapa/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/viktor_khryapa.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Khryapa
http://www.82games.com/04POR11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Blazers (32)
Jiri Welsch
Overall 74 (down from 76)
Close 79 (down from 89)
Med 75 (down from 78)
3pt 76
FT 75
Layup 73 (from 70 default)
Dunk 59 (from 55 default)
Handle 80
Pass 63 (up from 59)
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 53
Steal 74
RebOff 57
RebDef 71
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 75 (down from 80)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jiri_welsch/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jiri_welsch.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiri_Welsch
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL7D.HTM
Notes: Was traded four times in three years. His fundamentals are
intriguing to most teams, but the total package isn’t what it’s cracked
up to be, which has made him easy trade bait.
Other Positions: PG, SG
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 8.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Warriors (37), Celtics (136), Cavaliers (16)
Current Team: Bucks
Corliss Williamson (NEW-Add)
Overall 74 (up from 73)
Close 87
Med 70 (down from 71)
3pt 55 (up from 50)
FT 77 (down from 82)
Layup 68 (from 70 default)
Dunk 61 (from 65 default)
Handle 65
Pass 56
PostOff 85 (up from 80)
PostDef 75 (down from 76)
Block 57
Steal 63
RebOff 72
RebDef 73 (up from 68)
Speed 70
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/corliss_williamson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/corliss_williamson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corliss_Williamson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC12D.HTM
Notes: After winning a ring in Detroit last year, former sixth man will
be backing up Kenny Thomas this year in Philly. And after being traded
back to Sacramento, he’ll still be backing up Kenny Thomas.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 11
Age: 32
HoF Monitor:
Sixth Man of Year: 1 (01-02)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x
(1 ring, 63 games, 7.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Kings (337), Raptors (42), Pistons (266) 76’ers (48)
Current Team: Kings (24)
Marcus Fizer
Overall 74 (up from 71)
Close 82
Med 73
3pt 57 (up from 50)
FT 69 (up from 68)
Layup 63 (from 60 default)
Dunk 69 (from 75 default)
Handle 65
Pass 58
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 63
Steal 66
RebOff 73 (up from 57)
RebDef 85
Speed 70
Stam 75
Dur 70 (down from 90)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 65 (up from 45)
Med Tendency 35 (up from 25)
3pt Tendency 2 (up from 0)
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marcus_fizer/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marcus_fizer.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/marcusfizer.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Fizer
http://www.82games.com/02CHI8A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03CHI14D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04MIL13D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 25
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Bulls (232), Bucks (54), Sonics (0)
Current Team: Hornets
Damien Wilkins (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (up from 71)
Close 77 (up from 75)
Med 71 (down from 73)
3pt 67 (down from 72)
FT 80 (up from 62)
Layup 83 (up from 75)
Dunk 80 (up from 75)
Handle 75
Pass 58 (up from 56)
PostOff 65 (up from 60)
PostDef 70 (up from 60)
Block 59 (down from 69)
Steal 86 (up from 83)
RebOff 66 (up from 52)
RebDef 62 (up from 56)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 85
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/damien_wilkins/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/damien_wilkins.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien_Wilkins
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA6D.HTM
Notes: The son of former NBA player Gerald Wilkins, and nephew of
former NBA great Dominique Wilkins. Plays a lot more like his father
than his uncle.
Other Positions: PG, SG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (7 games, 5.6 ppg)
Current Team: Sonics (29)
Joey Graham (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (up from 72)
Close 82 (up from 75)
Med 75 (up from 73)
3pt 75
FT 80 (from 84 default)
Layup 86 (from 85 default)
Dunk 86 (from 85 default)
Handle 70 (down from 75)
Pass 55 (down from 60)
PostOff 75
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 55 (down from 65)
Steal 60
RebOff 61 (up from 54)
RebDef 74 (up from 65)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 90
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 55 (down from 75)
Med Tendency 55 down from 60)
3pt Tendency 30 (down from 40)
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joey_graham/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/joey_graham.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/joeygraham.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Graham
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR7D.HTM
Notes: Twin brother of Stephen Graham. There have been four sets of
twins in NBA history, and the Graham’s are probably the worst set
(though this is mostly due to Stephen being a fringe NBA player).
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Raptors
Lee Nailon
Overall 73 (up from 72)
Close 84 (up from 75)
Med 75
3pt 60 (down from 64)
FT 81
Layup 68 (from 70 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 70 (up from 65)
Pass 56
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 70
Block 55
Steal 55
RebOff 70
RebDef 61
Speed 70
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lee_nailon/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lee_nailon.htm
http://www.ibiblio.org/craig/draft/1999_draft/Players/nailon.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Nailon
http://www.82games.com/04NOH11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI8D.HTM
Notes: This is not the first time Nailon has been called on to replace
an injured Jamal Mashburn. Too bad Mash is on the verge of retirement;
he was the only way that Nailon could get a starting job.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 21
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (9 games, 7.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Hornets (121), Knicks (38), Hawks (27), Magic (8),
Cavaliers (22), Hornets (68), 76’ers (22), Cavaliers (0)
Current Team: FREE AGENT
David Lee (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 72 (up from 70) (from 69 default))
Close 75
Med 73 (from 65 default)
3pt 50
FT 57 (down from 58) (from 70 default)
Layup 69 (from 65 default)
Dunk 79 (up from 72) (from 75 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 65
Steal 60 (up from 55)
RebOff 86 (up from 74) (from 69 default)
RebDef 89 (up from 79) (from 70 default)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35 (up from 30)
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/david_lee/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/david_lee.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/davidlee.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=87
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lee_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK9D.HTM
Notes: High-energy power forward that will fill the void left by Jerome
Williams’ retirement. The Knicks are going to develop him as a SF
since his post game is too weak for PF standards.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Knicks
Rodney White
Overall 72 (up from 64)
Close 82 (up from 75)
Med 71 (up from 63)
3pt 77 (up from 71)
FT 75 (up from 60)
Layup 77 (from 75 default)
Dunk 70
Handle 70 (down from 75)
Pass 57
PostOff 80 (up from 65)
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 64
Steal 81
RebOff 59 (up from 56)
RebDef 69 (up from 66)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 60 (up from 50)
OffAwr 70 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 40
Notes: Did Detroit give up on White early, or did White give up playing
basketball early? Wasn’t he supposed to go earlier than ninth in the
draft? MJ loved the kid, he was considering trading the first pick
(Kwame) for someone good so he could move down and draft White. Now,
White’s a mess. He looks more like Lee Nailon than a lottery pick.
And why hasn’t VC updated this guy yet? He’s not a total scrub and
he’s not a SG for Christ’s sake.
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (5 games, 1.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (16), Nuggets (186), Warriors (16)
Current Team: EUROPE
Luke Jackson (NEW-Edit)
Overall 71 (down from 73)
Close 75 (down from 82)
Med 76 (down from 78)
3pt 81 (up from 78)
FT 78 (down from 83)
Layup 74 (from 75 default)
Dunk 69 (from 60 default)
Handle 75
Pass 59 (up from 56)
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 54
Steal 60 (up from 55)
RebOff 62
RebDef 62 (down from 65)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 75 (down from 80)
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/luke_jackson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/luke_jackson.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/lukejackson.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Jackson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE6D.HTM
Notes: A great addition to the Cavaliers, who were interested in Brent
Barry during the offseason. Jackson has the potential to eventually
become their Barry. At the least he should at least be close to what
Kyle Korver has done this season for the Sixers. Luke has struggled
with a back injury he suffered in July though, and he finally had
surgery to correct it, which will cause him to miss the rest of his
rookie season.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Cavaliers (10)
Travis Outlaw (NEW-Edit)
Overall 71 (up from 70)
Close 67 (down from 70)
Med 71
3pt 62 (up from 58)
FT 66 (up from 65)
Layup 81 (from 75 default)
Dunk 86 (up from 79) (from 75 default)
Handle 75
Pass 55
PostOff 70
PostDef 70 (up from 60)
Block 79
Steal 76
RebOff 64
RebDef 68
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/travis_outlaw/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/travis_outlaw.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/travisoutlaw.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Outlaw
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR11D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Blazers (67)
Trevor Ariza (NEW-Edit)
Overall 71
Close 70
Med 65 (down from 70)
3pt 62 (down from 65)
FT 66 (down from 70)
Layup 84 (down from 88) (from 80 default)
Dunk 82 (from 80 default)
Handle 75
Pass 57
PostOff 65 (down from 70)
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 59 (down from 61)
Steal 88
RebOff 78 (up from 71)
RebDef 80 (up from 72)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 45 (down from 50)
3pt Tendency 2 (down from 5)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/trevor_ariza/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/trevor_ariza.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/trevor_ariza.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Ariza
http://www.82games.com/04NYK9D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK9D.HTM
Notes: Ariza is currently the youngest Knick to ever play in a regular
season game (Carl Braun held the record for a very long time, at a
little over 20 years of age, and Maciej Lampe at 18 only played for the
Knicks in preseason, not during the regular season).
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Knicks (116)
Current Team: Magic
Linas Kleiza
Overall 71
Close 77
Med 68 (down from 70)
3pt 60 (up from 50)
FT 67 (down from 70)
Layup 68 (from 70 default)
Dunk 65 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 75
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 73 (up from 65)
Steal 60
RebOff 79 (up from 75)
RebDef 79 (up from 75)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 90
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 70 (down from 75)
Med Tendency 45 (down from 55)
3pt Tendency 5 (up from 0)
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/linas_kleiza/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/linas_kleiza.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/linuskleiza.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=168
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linas_Kleiza
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN14D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Nuggets
Quinton Ross (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 71 (up from 68) (from 67 default)
Close 72
Med 71 (up from 68)
3pt 65 (down from 67)
FT 71 (up from 67)
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 76 (from 65 default)
Handle 80
Pass 58
PostOff 60
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 61
Steal 73 (up from 71)
RebOff 58
RebDef 64
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 80 (up from 60)
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 20 (up from 5)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/quinton_ross/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/quinton_ross.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinton_Ross
http://www.82games.com/04LAC8A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC6D.HTM
Notes: Was not drafted by an NBA team, but still started 21 games for
the Clippers last year anyway.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 2
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 21
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Clippers (78)
James Singleton (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 71 (up from 64)
Close 75 (up from 72)
Med 68 (up from 66)
3pt 64 (up from 61)
FT 81 (up from 76)
Layup 81
Dunk 73
Handle 75
Pass 54 (up from 52)
PostOff 70 (up from 60)
PostDef 70 (up from 60)
Block 72 (up from 54)
Steal 63 (down from 70)
RebOff 87 (up from 60)
RebDef 91 (up from 64)
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_singleton/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/james_singleton.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Singleton_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC11D.HTM
Notes: An all-star in Italy. Good rebounder.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Clippers
Sergei Monia (NEW-Edit, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 71 (up from 70)
Close 67 (down from 72)
Med 71 (up from 66)
3pt 68
FT 71
Layup 72 (up from 58)
Dunk 74
Handle 70 (up from 65)
Pass 60 (up from 55)
PostOff 65
PostDef 70
Block 67 (down from 77)
Steal 65 (down from 68)
RebOff 58 (down from 68)
RebDef 75 (down from 80)
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 30 (up from 2)
Drive Tendency 60 (up from 40)
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sergei_monia/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sergey_monya.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/sergeimonya.asp
http://www.euroleague.net/plantillas/jugador.jsp?id=BFX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Monia
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR9D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Blazers (23)
Current Team: Kings
Ersan Ilyasova (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 71 (down from 74)
Close 72 (down from 79)
Med 73 (down from 75)
3pt 75 (down from 78)
FT 67 (down from 78)
Layup 76
Dunk 73 (down from 79)
Handle 75
Pass 55 (down from 60)
PostOff 70
PostDef 65
Block 58 (down from 65)
Steal 60
RebOff 60
RebDef 75 (up from 70)
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 65
DefAwr 60 (down from 65)
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ersan_ilyasova/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ersan_ilyasova.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/ersanilyasova.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=254
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersan_Ilyasova
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 18
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Bucks
Calbert Cheaney (NEW-Add)
Overall 71 (up from 70)
Close 67 (up from 62)
Med 75
3pt 67 (down from 72)
FT 69 (up from 65)
Layup 74 (from 75 default)
Dunk 61 (up from 59) (from 55 default)
Handle 75
Pass 58
PostOff 65 (up from 60)
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 61 (down from 66)
Steal 61 (up from 56)
RebOff 58
RebDef 67
Speed 75
Stam 75
Dur 70
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 2 (up from 0)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/calbert_cheaney/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/calbert_cheaney.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calbert_Cheaney
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW8D.HTM
Notes: Former college player of the year who was VERY ill suited for
the pro game. He came into the league at 6’7” and 190 lbs. He didn’t
have enough muscle to play SF (career average of only 3.3 rpg), and he
didn’t have the perimeter skills to play SG (career average of only 1.8
apg, Cheaney is also only a 30% three-point shooter over his career,
which is especially bad when you consider that 152 of his 204 career
threes came when the line was moved in).
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 13
Age: 34
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 8.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Bullets/Wizards (424), Celtics (67), Nuggets (77), Jazz
(81)
Current Team: Warriors (134)
Shandon Anderson (NEW-Edit)
Overall 71 (down from 72)
Close 67
Med 68
3pt 68 (up from 64)
FT 76 (down from 78)
Layup 76 (from 70 default)
Dunk 62 (from 60 default)
Handle 75
Pass 57
PostOff 60
PostDef 75
Block 64 (up from 59)
Steal 75
RebOff 58
RebDef 71 (down from 76)
Speed 75
Stam 80 (up from 75)
Dur 85 (up from 75)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 20
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 5
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shandon_anderson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shandon_anderson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shandon_Anderson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA6D.HTM
Notes: Isiah Thomas did everything in his power to either trade Shandon
or alienate him and force him into a buyout. The Knicks are paying him
about 20 million dollars to not play for them.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 10
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 51
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
1x, First Round 1x (61 games, 5.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Jazz (197), Rockets (164), Knicks (245)
Current Team: Heat (65)
Jason Kapono (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 70 (up from 69)
Close 75
Med 75 (up from 71)
3pt 85
FT 83 (down from 87) (from 82 default)
Layup 73 (from 75 default)
Dunk 62 (from 60 default)
Handle 75 (up from 70)
Pass 54
PostOff 60
PostDef 60
Block 52
Steal 65
RebOff 55
RebDef 63
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 55
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 30 (down from 50)
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 60 (down from 65)
Dunk Tendency 5 (down from 10)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_kapono/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_kapono.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jasonkapono.htm
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA9D.HTM
Notes: Good shooter but has a slow release. Similar player to Kyle
Korver, but doesn’t have nearly the defensive IQ.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Cavaliers (41), Bobcats (81)
Current Team: Heat
Eric Piatkowski
Overall 70 (down from 72)
Close 75 (down from 84)
Med 75
3pt 86
FT 84 (up from 80)
Layup 70 (from 75 default)
Dunk 52 (from 55 default)
Handle 75
Pass 55 (down from 57)
PostOff 55
PostDef 55
Block 52
Steal 66 (down from 76)
RebOff 54
RebDef 59
Speed 75
Stam 75
Dur 70
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 25 (down from 35)
Med Tendency 60 (down from 70)
3pt Tendency 75
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 0
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eric_piatkowski/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eric_piatkowski.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Piatkowski
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI7D.HTM
Notes: I honestly don’t know why they changed Piatkowski’s position SF
back in 2K4. He’s a career SG and he was splitting minutes for Houston
at SG/SF. Nearing the end of his career.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 12
Age: 35
HoF Monitor: 48
Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (9 games, 4.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (616), Rockets (49)
Current Team: Bulls (68)
Yaroslav Korolev (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 69 (down from 71)
Close 72
Med 73
3pt 74
FT 70 (down from 78)
Layup 75
Dunk 70
Handle 75
Pass 60
PostOff 70
PostDef 60 (down from 65)
Block 55 (down from 60)
Steal 60
RebOff 60 (down from 65)
RebDef 60 (down from 65)
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 70
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/yaroslav_korolev/index.html
http://www.nba.com/draft2005/profiles/YaroslavKorolev.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/yaroslav_korolev.htm
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=256
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaroslav_Korolev
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC9D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 18
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Clippers
Bostjan Nachbar
Overall 69 (up from 67)
Close 72
Med 71 (up from 70)
3pt 82
FT 77 (down from 79)
Layup 68 (from 65 default)
Dunk 68 (from 60 default)
Handle 65
Pass 56
PostOff 65
PostDef 65
Block 59
Steal 61
RebOff 54
RebDef 74
Speed 75
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 70 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 70
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bostjan_nachbar/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bostjan_nachbar.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bostjan_Nachbar
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 2.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Rockets (75), Hornets (80)
Current Team: Nets
Matt Barnes (NEW-Edit)
Overall 69
Close 62
Med 66
3pt 64 (up from 59)
FT 67 (up from 66)
Layup 66 (from 65 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 70
Pass 58
PostOff 70
PostDef 75
Block 57
Steal 78
RebOff 72
RebDef 72
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 15
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_barnes/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_barnes.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mattbarnes.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Barnes
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK8D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI7D.HTM
Notes: A hustle/energy player at SF who is too small to play PF.
Didn’t the Knicks just draft David Lee? The Knicks waived Barnes after
six games, five of which he started.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Clippers (38), Kings (43), 76’ers (0), Knicks (6)
Current Team: 76’ers
Aleksandar Pavlovic
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SHOOTING GUARD SECTION)
Hakim Warrick
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
Justin Reed (NEW-Edit)
Overall 68 (up from 64)
Close 70 (up from 67)
Med 71
3pt 55
FT 73
Layup 68 (from 70 default)
Dunk 65
Handle 70 (up from 65)
Pass 57
PostOff 70 (up from 65)
PostDef 75 (up from 65)
Block 57
Steal 62
RebOff 71
RebDef 60
Speed 70 (down from 75)
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (up from 60)
OffAwr 65 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/justin_reed/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/justin_reed.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Reed
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN12D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games)
Former Teams: Celtics (55)
Current Team: T’Wolves
Ronald Dupree (NEW-Edit)
Overall 68 (up from 66)
Close 70 (up from 65)
Med 68 (up from 66)
3pt 72 (up from 67)
FT 57 (down from 73)
Layup 84 (from 80 default)
Dunk 76 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 55
PostOff 60
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 60 (down from 65)
Steal 58
RebOff 76 (up from 73)
RebDef 71
Speed 80
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (up from 60)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ronald_dupree/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ronald_dupree.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Dupree
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN10D.HTM
Notes: Went undrafted and played in the NBDL, but worked his way into
the Bulls starting lineup. He is currently coming off the bench for
Minnesota.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (14 games, 0.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Bulls (47), Pistons (47)
Current Team: T’Wolves
Stacey Augmon
Overall 68
Close 62 (down from 67)
Med 65 (down from 66)
3pt 53 (up from 50)
FT 73 (down from 74)
Layup 72 (from 75 default)
Dunk 70
Handle 70
Pass 55
PostOff 70
PostDef 75
Block 62 (up from 60)
Steal 72
RebOff 72
RebDef 67 (up from 60)
Speed 75 (up from 70)
Stam 70
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 20
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stacey_augmon/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stacey_augmon.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_Augmon
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL7D.HTM
Notes: Once part of an excellent defensive backcourt with Mookie
Blaylock that supported Dominique Wilkins, now a veteran defensive
specialist at the end of his career.
Other Positions: SG
Years Pro: 15
Age: 37
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round
7x (77 games)
Former Teams: Hawks (290), Pistons (20), Blazers (284), Hornets (216)
Current Team: Magic (55)
Ryan Bowen (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 67 (from 66 default)
Close 60 (down from 75)
Med 68 (down from 75)
3pt 60 (from 50 default)
FT 71 (up from 70) (from 67 default)
Layup 63 (from 60 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 70 (up from 50)
Pass 53
PostOff 70
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 58 (up from 56)
Steal 76
RebOff 67 (up from 58)
RebDef 64
Speed 70
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 65)
OffAwr 60 (down from 65)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 15 (up from 5)
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 15
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ryan_bowen/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ryan_bowen.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Bowen
http://www.ryanbowen.com/
http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Bowen_Feature-159322-822.html
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SG, PF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 30
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (11 games, 1.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (298)
Current Team: Rockets (66)
Dorell Wright
Overall 67
Close 72
Med 70
3pt 71
FT 80
Layup 89 (from 85 default)
Dunk 79 (from 80 default)
Handle 75
Pass 60
PostOff 65
PostDef 60
Block 54
Steal 80
RebOff 52
RebDef 56
Speed 80
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 45
3pt Tendency 55
Drive Tendency 75
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dorell_wright/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dorell_wright.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorell_Wright
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA8D.HTM
Notes: Miami drafted Wright instead of Jameer Nelson. Instead of
having the most exciting young backcourt in the league, they have
injury prone Jason Williams locked up (and also got stuck with Antoine
Walker in the trade for White Chocolate), and ancient Gary Payton off
the bench/spot starting. That’s a lot to pay for a player who probably
won’t be ready to contribute until Shaq is close to retirement.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Heat (3)
Nikoloz Tskitishvili
Overall 67 (down from 68)
Close 67 (down from 72)
Med 71 (down from 73)
3pt 65
FT 74 (up from 71)
Layup 67 (from 60 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 54
PostOff 70
PostDef 60
Block 72
Steal 70
RebOff 57
RebDef 71
Speed 75
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 60 (down from 65)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 70 (down from 75)
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nikoloz_tskitishvili/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nikoloz_tskitishvili.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/nickoloztskitishvili.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikoloz_Tskitishvili
Notes: A project in Denver, Nikoloz Tskitishvili (say that three times
fast) is the 2003 version of Darko. Stuck behind a loaded Denver
frontcourt, he wants to play, but isn’t ready. His career .301 FG% (3
seasons) is probably the lowest in the league after Darko’s. He signed
with Minnesota but they’ve yet to give him much of a look. Maybe if
they trade KG?
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Nuggets (143), Warriors (12), T’Wolves (5)
Current Team: Suns
Jamal Mashburn (RETIRED)
Overall 80 (up from 79)
Close 92
Med 79
3pt 80 (up from 73)
FT 82 (up from 77)
Layup 69 (from 70 default)
Dunk 59 (from 60 default)
Handle 80
Pass 73
PostOff 80
PostDef 70
Block 53
Steal 63
RebOff 65
RebDef 77
Speed 70
Stam 60
Dur 65
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 15
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamal_mashburn/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamal_mashburn.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamal_Mashburn
Notes: Mash’s career seems to be over due to a bad knee. He’s had an
interesting career path. He started as one of the three J’s in Dallas,
was traded to Miami for virtually nothing of value, was the third star
on a good Miami team (and his playoff vanishing acts are one of the
reasons Miami never got over the hump), was traded for Eddie Jones, and
formed an all-star duo with Baron Davis in Charlotte and New Orleans.
Unfortunately, Mashburn was done in by injuries every single place he
went. He’s missed 259 games in his career (that’s more than three full
seasons worth), not including last season, or the season he’ll be
sitting out this year.
Years Pro: 13
Age: 33
HoF Monitor: 72
All-Star selections: 1 (02-03)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round
3x (52 games, 15.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Mavericks (214), Heat (180), Hornets (217), 76’ers (0)
Current Team: RETIRED
Jonathan Bender (NEW-Add, RETIRED)
Overall 72 (up from 71)
Close 72 (up from 60)
Med 75
3pt 77 (up from 73)
FT 75
Layup 79 (from 75 default)
Dunk 79 (from 80 default)
Handle 65
Pass 54
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 75 (up from 65)
Steal 57
RebOff 62 (down from 66)
RebDef 72 (up from 66)
Speed 75 (up from 65)
Stam 85
Dur 55 (down from 75)
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 25
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jonathan_bender/index.html
http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/bender_announcement_060204.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jonathan_bender.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Bender
http://www.82games.com/02IND9A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03IND10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04IND12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND8D.HTM
Notes: Was the MVP of the McDonalds High School All-Star game way back
in 1999, scoring a record 31 points. Has done absolutely nothing in
his basketball career since then. One of those high school busts
people fail to talk about when they bring up how high school players
are so good for the game. No, great players are good for the game.
LeBron and KG were good for the game. They came in developed. Bender
came in 7 feet and skinny as a doornail. He’s been injury prone
because of it, and he’s probably the worst rebounding 7-foot player in
the league. Similar to Darius Miles, he was taken high out of high
school on size/potential rather than skill/size/potential.
Years Pro: 7
Age: 25
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 3x
(34 games, 3.3 ppg)
Current Team: Pacers (237) (RETIRED)
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D. Power Forwards
Rating – Player (Version last updated)
99 – Tim Duncan (2.2)
99 – Kevin Garnett (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
96 – Dirk Nowitzki (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
95 – Elton Brand (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
94 – Jermaine O’Neal (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
92 – Amare Stoudemire (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
89 – Pau Gasol (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
88 – Chris Bosh (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
86 – Dwight Howard (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
85 – Rasheed Wallace (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
85 – Antawn Jamison (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 – Chris Webber (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 – Carlos Boozer (2.4)
84 – Mehmet Okur (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
84 – Zach Randolph (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 – Kenyon Martin (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 - Kurt Thomas (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
84 – Tyson Chandler (POSITION CHANGED, SEE CENTER SECTION)
83 – Emeka Okafor (2.4)
83 – Antonio McDyess (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – David West (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Boris Diaw (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
82 – Robert Horry (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Al Harrington (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Drew Gooden (2.2)
80 – Donyell Marshall (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Shareef Abdur-Rahim (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Kenny Thomas (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Troy Murphy (2.4)
80 – Sean May (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Joe Smith (2.4)
80 – Antoine Walker (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – Udonis Haslem (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
79 – P.J. Brown (2.4)
79 – Channing Frye (2.2) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
79 – Nick Collison (2.3)
78 – Juwan Howard (2.1) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Michael Sweetney (2.4)
77 – Stromile Swift (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Darius Songaila (2.4)
77 – Nene (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Raef LaFrentz (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Al Jefferson (2.4)
77 – Austin Croshere (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Cliff Robinson (2.2)
77 – Eddie Griffin (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Wayne Simien (2.4)
77 - Malik Rose (2.2)
77 – Etan Thomas (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED, SEE CENTER SECTION)
77 – Ike Diogu (POSITION CHANGED, SEE CENTER SECTION)
76 – Othella Harrington (2.4)
76 – Anderson Varejao (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Kwame Brown (2.4)
76 – Brian Cook (2.2)
76 – Fabricio Oberto (2.3) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Matt Bonner (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Melvin Ely (2.2)
75 – Marc Jackson (2.4)
75 – Brian Grant (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Danny Fortson (2.3)
75 – Antonio Davis (2.2) (FREE AGENT)
75 – Vladimir Radmanovic (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
74 – Reggie Evans (2.3)
74 – Maurice Taylor (2.4)
74 – Malik Allen (2.4)
74 – Andris Biedrins (2.4)
74 – Kris Humphries (2.4)
74 – Jason Maxiell (1.5)
74 – Brandon Bass (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Jason Collins (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
73 – Brian Scalabrine (2.4)
73 – Chris Taft (2.4)
72 – Zarko Cabarkapa (2.4)
72 – Walter McCarty (2.3)
72 – Stanislav Medvedenko (2.2) (FREE AGENT) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
71 – Pat Garrity (2.4)
71 – Alan Henderson (2.2)
71 – Mark Madsen (2.4)
71 – Hakim Warrick (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
70 – Pat Burke (2.4)
70 – Vin Baker (2.3)
69 – Andray Blatche (2.2)
69 – Bo Outlaw (2.2)
69 – Shavlik Randolph (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
69 – Michael Bradley (2.2)
69 – David Lee (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
68 – Michael Ruffin (2.2)
68 – Charlie Villanueva (POSITION CHANGED, SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
67 – Lonny Baxter (2.2)
67 – Maciej Lampe (2.1)
67 – Esteban Batista (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
66 – Jamal Sampson (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
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Tim Duncan
Overall 99
Close 99 (up from 97)
Med 75
3pt 59
FT 65
Layup 69 (from 70 default)
Dunk 75 (from 70 default)
Handle 70
Pass 65 (up from 60)
PostOff 95
PostDef 95
Block 89 (down from 94)
Steal 59
RebOff 83
RebDef 96
Speed 70
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 95
OffAwr 90 (up from 85)
Close Tendency 90
Med Tendency 65 (down from 70)
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 80
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tim_duncan/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tim_duncan.htm
http://www.slamduncan.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Duncan
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS13D.HTM
Notes: The two time league MVP won his third ring (and third Finals
MVP) in seven seasons, and is not only one of the top players of all-
time, but also most likely solidified himself as the top power forward
of all-time. Duncan has been named to an all-NBA team and an All-
Defensive team in every single season (eight and counting). The only
other player who accomplished that feat was Duncan’s former teammate
David Robinson (7 seasons). Duncan is also the ONLY player in NBA
history to be named to the All-NBA First team in his first 8 seasons
(the next closest is Larry Bird, who was on first team his first four
seasons). Duncan is always among the leaders in points, rebounds, and
blocks, but his ability to effectively pass out of double teams is why
he’s got three rings on his finger. He buried the Nets in 02-03 with a
near quadruple double, and Duncan’s passing against the Pistons led the
Spurs to victory in the fourth quarter of game 7. As much as people
are talking about Miami this offseason, the Spurs are still the
favorites to win, and Tim Duncan is the main reason.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 9
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 384
Most Valuable Player: 2 (01-02, 02-03)
NBA Finals MVP: 3 (98-99, 02-03, 04-05)
All-Star selections: 8 (97-98, 2000-2006, 7 starts, 1 MVP)
All-Star Game MVP: 1 (99-00)
All-NBA First Team: 8 (1998-2005)
All-Defensive First Team: 6 (1999-2003, 04-05)
All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (97-98, 03-04)
Rookie of the Year: 1 (97-98)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 3x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
3x (3 rings, 105 games, 23.8 ppg)
Current Team: Spurs (586)
Kevin Garnett (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 99
Close 99 (up from 97)
Med 81 (up from 79)
3pt 75 (from 69 default)
FT 79 (down from 81)
Layup 69 (from 70 default)
Dunk 75
Handle 75
Pass 76
PostOff 95
PostDef 95
Block 81
Steal 77 (down from 81)
RebOff 73 (down from 78)
RebDef 96 (down from 99)
Speed 70
Stam 90
Dur 90
DefAwr 95
OffAwr 95
Close Tendency 90
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 10 (up from 3)
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 75 (down from 80)
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
ClutchDef 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kevin_garnett/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kevin_garnett.htm
http://www.kevingarnett.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Garnett
http://www.82games.com/04MIN10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN14D.HTM
Notes: The 03-04 MVP. I have stated many times that the T’Wolves would
have won the championship that year if it weren’t for Sam Cassell’s
injury in the 2004 Conference Finals. The Wolves had to go with
Darrick Martin as their PG and essentially play 4 on 5. They also had
the shooters to beat Detroit’s zone, which annihilated the Lakers.
Other Positions: PG, SF, C
Years Pro: 11
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 254
Most Valuable Player: 1 (03-04)
All-Star selections: 9 (1997-1998, 2000-2006, 7 starts, 1 MVP)
All-Star Game MVP: 1 (02-03)
All-NBA First Team: 3 (99-00, 02-03, 03-04)
All-NBA Second Team: 3 (00-01, 01-02, 04-05)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (98-99)
All-Defensive First Team: 6 (2000-2005)
Rebound King: 2 (03-04, 04-05)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 7x (47 games,
22.3 ppg)
Current Team: T’Wolves (775)
Dirk Nowitzki (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 96
Close 99
Med 96
3pt 88 (from 85 default)
FT 89 (from 87 default)
Layup 69 (from 70 default)
Dunk 73 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 60
PostOff 90
PostDef 75
Block 77 (down from 82)
Steal 67 (down from 72)
RebOff 58
RebDef 94
Speed 70 (from 75 default)
Stam 90
Dur 85 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 95
ClutchOff 99
Close Tendency 90
Med Tendency 85
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 65
ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dirk_nowitzki.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk_Nowitzki
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL12D.HTM
Notes: The best player in the NBA to ever come out of Europe. Defense
was his only weakness, and he improved it greatly last year, as the
Mavericks were more defensively oriented than in years past.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 8
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 98
All-Star selections: 5 (2002-2006)
All-NBA First Team: 1 (04-05)
All-NBA Second Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (00-01, 03-04)
Long Distance Shootout Champ: 1 (2006)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round
1x (53 games, 25.1 ppg)
Current Team: Mavericks (522)
Elton Brand (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 95 (from 91 default)
Close 99
Med 79 (up from 78) (from 73 default)
3pt 54 (up from 50)
FT 77 (from 75 default)
Layup 68 (up from 65)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 58
PostOff 95
PostDef 90 (from 85 default)
Block 90 (up from 88)
Steal 59
RebOff 89 (from 84 default)
RebDef 85
Speed 70 (up from 65)
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 85 (from 80 default)
OffAwr 90 (from 85 default)
ClutchOff 75
Close Tendency 90
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 75
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/elton_brand/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/elton_brand.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_brand
http://www.82games.com/04LAC14D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC12D.HTM
Notes: The first Clipper to make the All-Star team since Danny Manning.
The Clippers robbed Chicago by sending them Tyson Chandler for Brand.
As good as Chandler was for the Bulls last year, with Brand they would
have definitely made it to the second round.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 6
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 94
All-Star selections: 2 (01-02, 05-06)
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Bulls (155)
Current Team: Clippers (292)
Jermaine O’Neal (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 94 (up from 93)
Close 99
Med 75 (up from 73)
3pt 57
FT 75
Layup 68 (from 65 default)
Dunk 75 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 56
PostOff 95
PostDef 90
Block 88
Steal 54
RebOff 70 (up from 68)
RebDef 91
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 70 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 90
OffAwr 90
Close Tendency 95 (from 90 default)
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 80
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jermaine_oneal/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jermaine_oneal.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jermaine_O%27Neal
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND13D.HTM
Notes: Was the youngest player in NBA history during his rookie season.
Sat behind Rasheed Wallace and Brian Grant early in his career with
Portland, they traded him for Dale Davis. Talk about a bone-headed
trade… Jermaine has become the best big man in the east. He averaged
24.3 ppg last year, and averaged a double double for three seasons
before that. Jermaine was one of the players involved in “Basketbrawl”
and there are now many fans are pining for him to appear in a fighting
game with his finisher “The Sliding Punch of Doom”.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 10
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 60
All-Star selections: 5 (2002-2006, 2 starts)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (03-04)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (01-02, 02-03)
Most Improved Player: 1 (01-02)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 3x, Second Round 1x, First Round
5x (64 games, 12.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Blazers (211)
Current Team: Pacers (352)
Amare Stoudemire (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 92 (down from 95) (from 92 default)
Close 99
Med 75
3pt 55
FT 73
Layup 69 (from 70 default)
Dunk 85
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 95
PostDef 95 (from 90 default)
Block 81 (down from 85)
Steal 65
RebOff 76
RebDef 85 (down from 87)
Speed 70
Stam 90
Dur 70 (from 95 default)
DefAwr 80 (down from 85) (from 80 default)
OffAwr 90 (down from 95) (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 95 (from 90 default)
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 95
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/amare_stoudemire/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/amare_stoudemire.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amare_Stoudemire
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/amarestoudemire.htm
Notes: The first high school player to ever win Rookie of the Year. I
still think Kevin Garnett’s rookie season out of high school was more
impressive (he was younger, he didn’t start games until halfway through
the season, and take a look at the assists).
Years Pro: 4
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 63
All-Star selections: 1 (04-05)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (04-05)
Rookie of the Year: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (21 games,
25.4 ppg)
Current Team: Suns (217)
Pau Gasol (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 89 (up from 88) (from 86 default)
Close 97 (from 94 default)
Med 76 (from 75 default)
3pt 55
FT 72 (up from 68) (from 77 default)
Layup 64 (up from 61) (from 60 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 66 (up from 59)
PostOff 90 (from 85 default)
PostDef 85 (up from 80)
Block 87
Steal 56 (down from 59)
RebOff 78 (from 73 default)
RebDef 86 (up from 81)
Speed 65
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (down from 85)
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 90
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pau_gasol/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/pau_gasol.htm
http://www.hoopshype.com/interviews/gasol_wiedower.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/paugasol.htm
http://www.paugasol.com/ (Official site)
http://www.pau-gasol.com/ (Unofficial site)
http://www.82games.com/04MEM13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM11D.HTM
Notes: Gee, that Abdur-Rahim for Gasol trade is looking mighty even, is
it not? Originally it was thought that the Grizzlies were giving up an
established star for a lesser player in order to clean house (when they
moved to Memphis). Gasol was the first European to ever win Rookie of
the Year, also going against the stereotype that Europeans took time to
develop and weren’t NBA ready after being drafted (Dirk and Peja, for
example). He was perhaps the best player at this year’s Olympics, and
it’s a shame that Spain, arguably the best team at the tournament
didn’t even medal. They deserved the Bronze more than the US. They
only lost one game. Spain BEAT Argentina and Italy (gold and silver
winners) but lost to the team that ended up with the Bronze. Meanwhile
the US lost to teams that didn’t even end up with medals (Lithuania,
and Puerto Rico, who wasn’t even a top 5 team). If anyone can explain
to me how Spain not getting a medal makes any sense, I’d love to hear
it. What a crock of a structure.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 5
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 69
All-Star selections: 1 (05-06)
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 19.9 ppg)
Current Team: Grizzlies (298)
Chris Bosh (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 88 (down from 89) (from 84 default)
Close 97 (down from 99) (from 97 default)
Med 78 (from 71 default)
3pt 68 (up from 61)
FT 82 (up from 81) (from 76 default)
Layup 68 (from 70 default)
Dunk 79 (from 80 default)
Handle 70 (from 65 default)
Pass 58 (up from 56)
PostOff 90
PostDef 80
Block 76 (down from 81)
Steal 60 (down from 63)
RebOff 81 (from 71 default)
RebDef 88 (from 83 default)
Speed 70
Stam 90
Dur 95
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 85 (from 80 default)
Close Tendency 90 (from 85 default)
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 5 (up from 0)
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 85 (from 80 default)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_bosh/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_bosh.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chrisbosh.htm
http://www.chris-bosh.com/
http://www.chrisboshfoundation.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Bosh
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 3
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 45
All-Star selections: 1 (05-06)
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Raptors (156)
Dwight Howard (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 86 (down from 88) (from 86 default)
Close 89 (down from 94)
Med 66 (down from 71)
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 63 (up from 61) (from 67 default)
Layup 69 (from 70 default)
Dunk 75
Handle 65
Pass 55 (up from 53)
PostOff 85
PostDef 80
Block 83 (down from 87)
Steal 63 (down from 68)
RebOff 91 (down from 97) (from 88 default)
RebDef 97 (up from 95) (from 92 default)
Speed 70
Stam 90 (up from 85)
Dur 95
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 80 (down from 85)
Med Tendency 35 (down from 40)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 85
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dwight_howard/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dwight_howard.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/dwight_howard.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_Howard
http://www.82games.com/04ORL14D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL12D.HTM
Notes: The first pick of the 2004 draft. People keep saying that the
Magic had to take him because he has the potential to be the next
Garnett. To that, I say, what the hell are these people smoking?
Garnett was a lot more impressive than Howard when he was in high
school. I had the pleasure of watching Sebastian Telfair’s Lincoln
team beat Dwight Howard’s team. Telfair was taken with the 13th pick,
and most people acknowledge that he was picked a little early. The
first pick in the draft couldn’t beat the 13th pick? That’s like if
LeBron lost to Travis Outlaw’s team (semi-exaggeration). I’m not
saying Howard will be a bad player, but I would think a cross between
Lamar Odom and Zach Randolph would be a more realistic comparison.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 41
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Magic (82)
Rasheed Wallace (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 85 (down from 88)
Close 89 (down from 94)
Med 76
3pt 79 (down from 85) (from 77 default)
FT 74 (up from 72) (from 70 default)
Layup 69 (from 70 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 58 (up from 56)
PostOff 85 (down from 90)
PostDef 85
Block 84
Steal 68 (up from 63)
RebOff 60 (down from 71)
RebDef 84 (from 88 default)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 90
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 75 (down from 85)
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 60 (up from 40)
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/rasheed_wallace/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/rasheed_wallace.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasheed_Wallace
http://www.82games.com/04DET13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET9D.HTM
Notes: Was traded to Portland for Rod Strickland, one of Washington’s
all-time blunders. Despite his past behavior, Rasheed has been the
hottest ticket in the league last year. He was traded to Atlanta, and
then traded to Detroit. Won a ring with less than half a season in
Detroit, and seemingly all of his past behavior problems are forgotten.
Let’s see how that holds up over a full season, especially now that he
got his new contract. Still, the Pistons were 33-11 after acquiring
him (17-4 in regular season, 16-7 in playoffs) so as long as the team
keeps winning, it will negate the distractions.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 11
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 84
All-Star selections: 3 (99-00, 00-01, 05-06)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 2x, First Round 5x
(1 ring, 98 games, 15.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Wizards (65), Blazers (544), Hawks (1)
Current Team: Pistons (101)
Antawn Jamison (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 85 (from 81 default)
Close 99 (from 97 default)
Med 83 (from 81 default)
3pt 84 (down from 85) (from 79 default)
FT 73 (from 76 default)
Layup 72 (from 70 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 57
PostOff 90
PostDef 75
Block 54
Steal 68 (from 60 default)
RebOff 68 (down from 76) (from 70 default)
RebDef 88 (up from 84) (from 76 default)
Speed 75
Stam 90
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 90 (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 75
3pt Tendency 45 (up from 40)
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antawn_jamison/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antawn_jamison.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antawn_Jamison
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS8D.HTM
Notes: The 03-04 Sixth man of the year. Raised his FG% by 65 points to
be third in the league. Was traded for the #5 pick (Devin Harris),
which reunites him with former Warrior teammates Gilbert Arenas and
Larry Hughes, and former Tar Heel teammate Brendan Haywood.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 71
All-Star selections: 1 (04-05)
Sixth Man of Year: 1 (03-04)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (15 games, 16.7
ppg)
Former Teams: Warriors (336), Mavericks (82)
Current Team: Wizards (68)
Chris Webber (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84 (up from 83)
Close 92 (up from 84)
Med 73
3pt 72 (up from 70)
FT 76 (down from 78)
Layup 66 (from 73 default)
Dunk 71 (down from 73) (from 70 default)
Handle 70 (from 65 default)
Pass 72
PostOff 90 (up from 85)
PostDef 75 (down from 80)
Block 71 (down from 73)
Steal 80 (down from 82)
RebOff 65
RebDef 89 (down from 92)
Speed 70
Stam 80 (up from 75)
Dur 65
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 85 (up from 80)
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 80
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_webber/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_webber.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Webber
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI13D.HTM
Notes: The Kings missed their chance. The Lakers were clearly weak in
02-03, but Webber’s injury killed them in the second round. Then in
03-04 C-Webb spent most of the year injured, and when he came back
there were chemistry issues abound. I think he takes an unfair amount
of heat, because Peja Stojakovic is a non-factor in a half-court
offense. Stojakovic has choked far more than Webber has in the
playoffs.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 13
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 134
All-Star selections: 5 (96-97, 2000-2003, 2 starts)
All-NBA First Team: 1 (00-01)
All-NBA Second Team: 3 (98-99, 00-01, 02-03)
Rookie of the Year: 1 (93-94)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round
5x (64 games, 20.9 ppg)
Former Teams: Warriors (76), Wizards/Bullets (212), Kings (377)
Current Team: 76’ers (21)
Carlos Boozer (NEW-Edit)
Overall 84
Close 94 (up from 92)
Med 75
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 73 (up from 70)
Layup 70
Dunk 73 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 60
PostOff 80
PostDef 85
Block 60 (down from 62)
Steal 62
RebOff 81 (up from 78)
RebDef 94 (up from 88)
Speed 65
Stam 90
Dur 75 (up from 60) (from 95 default)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/carlos_boozer/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/carlos_boozer.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Boozer
http://www.82games.com/04UTA12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA11D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 4
Age: 24
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Cavaliers (156)
Current Team: Jazz (51)
Mehmet Okur (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84 (up from 83) (from 82 default)
Close 92 (up from 87)
Med 78
3pt 79 (down from 83) (from 70 default)
FT 81 (from 85 default)
Layup 62 (from 60 default)
Dunk 66 (from 65 default)
Handle 65
Pass 59
PostOff 80
PostDef 75
Block 73 (down from 78)
Steal 54
RebOff 80
RebDef 92 (up from 89)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 45 (from 15 default)
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 45 (down from 60)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mehmet_okur/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mehmet_okur.htm
http://www.memo13.com/index.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehmet_Okur
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA12D.HTM
Notes: One of the most sought free agents this year. Should be
interesting to see if he continues to develop into a player worth his
contract, or if he becomes a Raef LaFrentz clone.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 38
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x (1 ring, 39
games, 4.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (143)
Current Team: Jazz (82)
Zach Randolph (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84 (from 85 default)
Close 94 (up from 92)
Med 75
3pt 73 (up from 53)
FT 76 (up from 71) (from 82 default)
Layup 64 (from 70 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 56
PostOff 85 (from 90 default)
PostDef 80
Block 55 (down from 58)
Steal 60
RebOff 82
RebDef 87 (down from 90)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 85
Close Tendency 85
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 10 (up from 0)
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zach_randolph/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zach_randolph.htm
http://nbadraft.net/profiles/zachrandolph.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Randolph
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR12D.HTM
Notes: The 03-04 Most Improved Player wasn’t really the most improved,
because he had already displayed in the 02-03 playoffs what he was
capable of.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 5
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 42
Most Improved Player: 1 (03-04)
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (8 games, 12.1 ppg)
Current Team: Blazers (245)
Kenyon Martin (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84 (up from 81) (from 84 default)
Close 87 (up from 84) (from 92 default)
Med 71
3pt 59 (up from 50) (from 59 default)
FT 67 (up from 65)
Layup 70
Dunk 80 (up from 75)
Handle 65
Pass 59
PostOff 80
PostDef 85 (up from 80) (from 85 default)
Block 80
Steal 82 (down from 85)
RebOff 71
RebDef 84 (up from 78) (from 86 default)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 85 (up from 75)
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 80 (down from 85)
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 75
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kenyon_martin/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kenyon_martin.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyon_Martin
http://www.82games.com/04DEN13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN11D.HTM
Notes: An exciting player to watch, especially next to Jason Kidd.
Even with a knee injury in his senior year, Martin was still the
blatantly obvious choice to be the first pick in 2000. Judging by what
the rest of that draft class has done (Stromile Swift, Darius Miles,
Marcus Fizer, Mike Miller, DerMarr Johnson, Chris Mihm, Jamal Crawford,
Joel Przybilla, and Keyon Dooling fill out the rest of the top 10 draft
choices that year, and 11-15 weren’t exactly much better), Martin is
clearly a special player. But is he a max level player? That’s what
the Nuggets gave him when they traded three first round picks for the
right to sign him. Will Martin be worth his contract in 2010-11, when
he is making 16.6 million dollars? In today’s NBA, that would make him
the fifth highest paid player. He’s a great supporting player, but
he’s no franchise player (at least not yet). Will that contract impact
what the Nuggets are allowed to give Carmelo Anthony when he is a free
agent? Maybe. How about Nene? What about other incoming free agents?
Will there even be any? Depending on whom the Nets draft with those
picks (assuming they don’t sell them off like they’ve been doing
lately) it could end up being a good trade for Jersey. Of course, if
they draft utter crap, they’ll probably look like fools.
Years Pro: 6
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 60
All-Star selections: 1 (03-04)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (56
games, 15.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Nets (283)
Current Team: Nuggets (70)
Kurt Thomas (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 84 (up from 81)
Close 87 (from 89 default)
Med 78 (up from 66)
3pt 62 (up from 50)
FT 81 (from 78 default)
Layup 63 (from 60 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 56
PostOff 75 (down from 80)
PostDef 85 (up from 80)
Block 77
Steal 63
RebOff 74 (up from 68)
RebDef 92 (down from 95)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 50 (down from 70)
Med Tendency 60 (up from 50)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25 (down from 35)
Dunk Tendency 25 (down from 50)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kurt_thomas/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kurt_thomas.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Thomas_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO11D.HTM
Notes: You know what made me smile on the inside in this early NBA
season? In game one of the regular season, Kurt Thomas got a layup on
a fast break, courtesy of Steve Nash. Last year 90% of Kurt Thomas’
shots were jumpers, and 90% of those jumpers were assisted. It does
nothing but add to the idea that Stephon Marbury is not a good point
guard despite high assist totals. Assists that lead to inside shots
are more valuable than assists that lead to jumpers. In two games,
Marbury has 10 assists, and 9 of those have led to jumpers. In two
games, Nash has 26 assists, and 16 of those have led to close shots.
Like I said, it made me smile on the INSIDE.
Years Pro: 11
Age: 33
HoF Monitor: 65
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 3x
(48 games, 6.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (92), Mavericks (5), Knicks (455)
Current Team: Suns
Tyson Chandler
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE CENTER SECTION)
Emeka Okafor (NEW-Edit)
Overall 83 (down from 84)
Close 84 (down from 89)
Med 63 (down from 68)
3pt 50
FT 62 (up from 61)
Layup 63 (from 65 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 52
PostOff 85
PostDef 80
Block 86
Steal 62
RebOff 87
RebDef 91
Speed 65
Stam 90
Dur 75
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 35 (down from 40)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 80
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/emeka_okafor/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/emeka_okafor.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/emeka_okafor.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emeka_Okafor
http://www.82games.com/04CHA17D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA13D.HTM
Notes: Led UConn to the NCAA championship. He was in foul trouble in
the first half of the championship game, but then scored all 18 of his
points in the second half, and led UConn from a seven point deficit to
a one point win. He was the designated collegiate 12th man (see
Laettner, Collison) on the 2004 Olympic team. Not that selfishness is
part of his game, but he got to see first hand how teamwork wins, even
on a bigger stage than college. I’ve favorably compared him to Alonzo
Mourning, rather than Ben Wallace like a few other people have. He’ll
be somewhere in-between both (perhaps a 15 ppg scorer over his career).
Just a follow-up on that, Okafor is averaging 15 ppg as of 3/18/05, so
it looks like my comparisons to Mourning aren’t some kind of stretch.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 2
Age: 23
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Bobcats (71)
Antonio McDyess (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 83 (up from 81) (from 82 default)
Close 89 (up from 87)
Med 76 (up from 70)
3pt 50
FT 61 (from 66 default)
Layup 59 (from 60 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 54
PostOff 85
PostDef 80
Block 72 (down from 77)
Steal 64
RebOff 84
RebDef 84 (down from 87)
Speed 70
Stam 80
Dur 75 (from 80 default)
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_mcdyess/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_mcdyess.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_mcdyess
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET11D.HTM
Notes: It’s very hard to say what McDyess is going to do now that he’s
back. He missed essentially 3 years with injuries. People in Detroit
are saying he’s doing very well, that he should be a sixth man quality
backup, but we’ll have to see. Anytime you have a former 20/10 guy
coming off your bench, it should be a good thing (unless you’re an
overweight drug abuser named Shawn Kemp).
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 11
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 76
All-Star selections: 1 (00-01)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, First Round 1x (29 games, 9.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (150), Suns (81), Nuggets (211), Knicks (18),
Suns (24)
Current Team: Pistons (77)
David West (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (from 73 default)
Close 89 (from 75 default)
Med 76 (up from 75) (from 66 default)
3pt 68 (up from 55)
FT 84 (from 68 default)
Layup 60
Dunk 73 (from 70 default)
Handle 65 (from 60 default)
Pass 55
PostOff 80 (from 70 default)
PostDef 75 (from 70 default)
Block 72
Steal 61
RebOff 74 (down from 79) (from 75 default)
RebDef 84 (up from 81)
Speed 65
Stam 85 (up from 80)
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (from 70 default)
OffAwr 80 (from 70 default)
Close Tendency 75 (from 55 default)
Med Tendency 45 (from 20 default)
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 70) (from 60 default)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/david_west/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/david_west.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/davidwest.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_West
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK8D.HTM
Notes: The Hornets starting PF this year, West is a candidate for most
improved player.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 5.9 ppg)
Current Team: Hornets (101)
Boris Diaw (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (down from 83) (from 70 default)
Close 89 (from 77 default)
Med 75 (from 71 default)
3pt 65 (from 63 default)
FT 74 (up from 69) (from 74 default)
Layup 81 (up from 74) (from 70 default)
Dunk 76 (up from 71) (from 70 default)
Handle 80 (up from 75)
Pass 86 (up from 83) (from 70 default)
PostOff 75 (from 65 default)
PostDef 75 (from 60 default)
Block 75 (down from 78) (from 64 default)
Steal 69 (down from 74) (from 71 default)
RebOff 72 (from 62 default)
RebDef 78 (from 67 default)
Speed 75 (from 80 default)
Stam 90 (from 85 default)
Dur 80
DefAwr 75 (from 65 default)
OffAwr 80 (down from 85) (from 70 default)
Close Tendency 50 (from 20 default)
Med Tendency 35 (from 20 default)
3pt Tendency 20
Drive Tendency 65 (from 50 default)
Dunk Tendency 45 (from 25 default)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/boris_diaw/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/boris_diaw.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/borisdiaw.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Diaw
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO5D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PG, SG, SF, C
Years Pro: 3
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 27
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Hawks (142)
Current Team: Suns
Robert Horry (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82
Close 79 (down from 84)
Med 75
3pt 82
FT 73 (down from 79)
Layup 69 (from 65 default)
Dunk 73 (from 60 default)
Handle 65
Pass 59 (up from 57)
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 79 (down from 83)
Steal 82 (down from 86)
RebOff 71
RebDef 80 (up from 76)
Speed 65
Stam 75
Dur 75 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 55
ClutchOff 99 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/robert_horry/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/robert_horry.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Horry
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS11D.HTM
Notes: Called “Big Shot Rob” because of all those postseason daggers.
Not over the last 2 seasons though. Twice the Lakers and Spurs have
played an incredible game 5. Twice Horry’s team has come from behind.
Twice he has taken a potential game winning three-pointer. Twice it
has been from the same area of the court. Twice it has barely missed.
Twice Horry’s team lost game 6 and the series. Horry is currently the
active leader in NBA Championships, with 5, and second in playoff
games, with 175 (Malone has 193 but isn’t on a team yet, while Shaq
with 158 should overtake him at some point, possibly in the rings
department too).
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 14
Age: 35
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 6x, Second Round 7x (6 rings, 198 games,
ppg)
Former Teams: Rockets (295), Suns (32), Lakers (448)
Current Team: Spurs (156)
Al Harrington (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (up from 79) (from 77 default)
Close 92 (from 89 default)
Med 78 (from 75 default)
3pt 78 (down from 83) (from 67 default)
FT 72 (up from 71) (from 67 default)
Layup 73 (from 70 default)
Dunk 74 (from 75 default)
Handle 75 (from 70 default)
Pass 60
PostOff 85 (up from 80)
PostDef 75
Block 54
Steal 74
RebOff 67
RebDef 81 (up from 75)
Speed 70 (from 65 default)
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 30 (up from 15)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 65)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/al_harrington/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/al_harrington.htm
http://www.harrington3.com/harrington/default.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Harrington
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL9D.HTM
Notes: Cousin of Dahntay Jones, that guy who never plays. Harrington
lived with Antonio Davis and family in his rookie year, which made life
as a rookie out of high school easier.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 41
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x (25 games, 7.0
ppg)
Former Teams: Pacers (354)
Current Team: Hawks (66)
Drew Gooden (NEW-Edit)
Overall 81 (up from 79)
Close 84
Med 71 (up from 70)
3pt 62 (up from 57)
FT 72 (down from 81)
Layup 65
Dunk 71 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 56
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 74 (down from 78)
Steal 67 (down from 70)
RebOff 92 (up from 80)
RebDef 94
Speed 70
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/drew_gooden/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/drew_gooden.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Gooden
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE11D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 4
Age: 24
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 14.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Grizzlies (51), Magic (98)
Current Team: Cavaliers (82)
Donyell Marshall (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (down from 81)
Close 87 (down from 89)
Med 75
3pt 83 (down from 86)
FT 75 (up from 73)
Layup 68 (from 70 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65 (up from 60)
Pass 56
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 72 (down from 77)
Steal 73 (down from 76)
RebOff 66 (down from 68)
RebDef 90 (down from 92)
Speed 70 (down from 75)
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 95 (from 99 default)
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/donyell_marshall/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/donyell_marshall.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donyell_Marshall
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE10D.HTM
Notes: Probably the most underrated player in the NBA. Always seems to
get stuck on teams with depth at Power Forward.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 12
Age: 32
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (9 games, 12.1 ppg)
Former Teams: T’Wolves (40), Warriors (340), Jazz (139), Bulls (96),
Raptors (131)
Current Team: Cavaliers
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 78) (from 83 default)
Close 89 (up from 87) (from 92 default)
Med 75 (up from 73) (from 75 default)
3pt 66
FT 86
Layup 67 (from 65 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 60 (up from 57)
PostOff 85 (up from 80) (from 90 default)
PostDef 75 (down from 80)
Block 68 (up from 63)
Steal 64
RebOff 67 (down from 72)
RebDef 75 (up from 70) (from 81 default)
Speed 70
Stam 80
Dur 80 (up from 70) (from 80 default)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80 (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 10
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shareef_abdur-rahim/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shareef_abdur_rahim.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shareef_Abdur-Rahim
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC13D.HTM
Notes: Was sixth in the NBA in ppg in 97-98, yet did not make the all-
star team. Should have made the team more than once, but that’s what
happens when you play in dead cities like Vancouver and Atlanta. He
has career averages of 20.7 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.9 apg, but only one all-
star game. Would be puzzling, but the records of the teams that he
plays for are abysmal, which leaves questions about how much better he
really makes a team.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 10
Age: 29
HoF Monitor:
All-Star selections: 1 (01-02)
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Grizzlies (274), Hawks (211), Blazers (86)
Current Team: Kings
Kenny Thomas (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 76)
Close 84 (up from 82)
Med 71
3pt 62 (up from 50)
FT 71 (down from 72)
Layup 66 (from 70 default)
Dunk 73 (from 70 default)
Handle 65 (up from 60)
Pass 58
PostOff 80
PostDef 75
Block 65 (up from 55)
Steal 71
RebOff 84
RebDef 87 (up from 84) (from 86 default)
Speed 70 (up from 60)
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kenny_thomas/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kenny_thomas.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Thomas
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC11D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 28
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (17 games, ppg)
Former Teams: Rockets (238), 76’ers (167)
Current Team: Kings (26)
Troy Murphy (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 79)
Close 84 (up from 82) (from 79 default)
Med 73
3pt 79 (from 85 default)
FT 79 (down from 80) (from 73 default)
Layup 66 (from 65 default)
Dunk 70
Handle 65
Pass 54
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 63
Steal 61
RebOff 82 (down from 87)
RebDef 93
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75 (up from 70)
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 70
3pt Tendency 35 (up from 30)
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 60 (down from 65)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/troy_murphy/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/troy_murphy.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/troymurphy.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Murphy
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW12D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 5
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 41
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors (259)
Sean May (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 78)
Close 82
Med 68
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 77 (up from 73)
Layup 57 (from 60 default)
Dunk 69 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 53 (up from 50)
PostOff 80
PostDef 75
Block 75 (up from 70)
Steal 65 (up from 60)
RebOff 87 (up from 79)
RebDef 86 (up from 80)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 70 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 70 (down from 75)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 50 (down from 60)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sean_may/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/sean_may.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/seanmay.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=11
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_May
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA11D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Bobcats
Joe Smith (NEW-Edit)
Overall 80 (up from 76)
Close 84
Med 75 (up from 70)
3pt 55 (up from 50)
FT 79 (up from 77)
Layup 54 (from 65 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 53
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 67
Steal 56
RebOff 84 (up from 78)
RebDef 90 (up from 86)
Speed 65
Stam 70
Dur 70
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joe_smith/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/joe_smith.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Smith
http://www.82games.com/04MIL12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL11D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 11
Age: 30
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 5x (21 games, 6.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Warriors (211), 76’ers (30), T’Wolves (121), Pistons
(69), T’Wolves (126)
Current Team: Bucks (150)
Antoine Walker (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (from 85 default)
Close 89 (up from 82) (from 97 default)
Med 79 (up from 75) (from 81 default)
3pt 81 (from 79 default)
FT 60 (from 54 default)
Layup 74 (from 70 default)
Dunk 59 (from 70 default)
Handle 75
Pass 67 (up from 62)
PostOff 80 (from 90 default)
PostDef 70 (from 75 default)
Block 65 (down from 70)
Steal 70
RebOff 65 (down from 73)
RebDef 82 (down from 88)
Speed 70
Stam 80 (up from 75)
Dur 85 (up from 80) (from 90 default)
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 85 (up from 80) (from 85 default)
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 80
3pt Tendency 70 (up from 45)
Drive Tendency 65
Dunk Tendency 20 (down from 45)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antoine_walker/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antoine_walker.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Walker
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA12D.HTM
Notes: What the hell happened? Walker went from being an all-star
power forward, the most versatile player in the league, an Anthony
Mason with 25-foot range, to a chucker. He needs to get it through his
head that he’s better off using his superior footwork and ball handling
to get easy shots in the post rather than brick 68% of the threes that
he takes.
Other Positions: PG, SF, C
Years Pro: 10
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 91
All-Star selections: 3 (97-98, 01-02, 02-03, 1 start)
3pt Made King: 1 (01-02)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
2x (37 games, 18.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Celtics (528), Mavericks (82), Hawks (53), Celtics (24)
Current Team: Heat
Udonis Haslem (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (down from 80) (from 81 default)
Close 87
Med 75 (up from 73) (from 76 default)
3pt 50
FT 81 (down from 83) (from 79 default)
Layup 65
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 54
PostOff 70
PostDef 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default)
Block 58 (down from 65)
Steal 62
RebOff 78 (down from 85)
RebDef 87 (down from 89)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/udonis_haslem/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/udonis_haslem.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udonis_Haslem
http://www.82games.com/03MIA11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04MIA11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA10D.HTM
Notes: Has looked very good playing next to Shaq. Somehow went
undrafted - one of two undrafted rookies to make the All-Rookie Second
Team (the other being Marquis Daniels). Is this because teams are
obsessing over European and high school players, rather than the
college ranks? I’ll say no. What European and high school players
have ultimately done is make the draft pool deeper, and due to that,
more decent collegians are getting snubbed in the second round. That
actually works to the advantages of both parties, though. More second
rounder players are making an impact than ever before. In the past, a
team that didn’t really need him might have drafted Haslem. He then
would have been cut in training camp. Nowadays, that team is picking a
player they can store in Europe for a year. Since Haslem went
undrafted, it allowed him to choose his own team rather than have a
team choose him. Haslem wisely signed with Miami, who were incredibly
shallow at PF. Considering guys drafted at the end of the second round
typically don’t make their team, it’s often in a player’s best interest
to NOT be drafted when it gets that late, so they have more options.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 34
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (28 games,
6.6 ppg)
Current Team: Heat (155)
P.J. Brown (NEW-Add)
Overall 79 (up from 78)
Close 70
Med 71 (up from 66)
3pt 50
FT 86
Layup 65
Dunk 71 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 57
PostOff 75
PostOff 85
Block 71 (up from 68)
Steal 64
RebOff 80 (down from 85)
RebDef 82
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 85
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pj_brown/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/pj_brown.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PJ_Brown
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK17D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 13
Age: 36
HoF Monitor:
All-Defensive Second Team: 3 (96-97, 98-99, 00-01)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 3x, First Round
5x (71 games, 8.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Nets (240), Heat (284)
Current Team: Hornets (400)
Channing Frye (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (up from 74) (from 73 default)
Close 84 (up from 79)
Med 75 (from 70 default)
3pt 67 (up from 50)
FT 83 (up from 78)
Layup 62 (from 60 default)
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 53 (up from 50)
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 76 (down from 80)
Steal 59 (up from 55)
RebOff 83 (up from 70)
RebDef 83 (up from 72)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 60 (up from 45)
3pt Tendency 2 (up from 0)
Drive Tendency 30 (up from 25)
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/channing_frye/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/channing_frye.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/channingfrye.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=85
http://www.channingfrye.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channing_Frye
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK17D.HTM
Notes: Recorded a triple double during summer league play. Notable,
because it was points, rebounds, and FOULS. You can’t foul out in
summer league games. Frye had 11 fouls in the game, and in the second
half picked up 9 in 18 minutes. Frye didn’t record the triple double
until he picked up a couple rebounds in garbage time. Yes, he hit
double digit fouls before he did rebounds.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Knicks
Nick Collison
Overall 79 (up from 78)
Close 82 (up from 79)
Med 70 (down from 73)
3pt 55 (up from 50)
FT 71 (up from 70)
Layup 65
Dunk 67 (up from 64) (from 65 default)
Handle 60
Pass 54 (up from 52)
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 70
Block 71 (down from 80)
Steal 63
RebOff 86 (down from 89)
RebDef 84
Speed 65
Stam 85
Dur 75 (up from 65)
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nick_collison/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nick_collison.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/nickcollison.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_collison
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA10D.HTM
Notes: After playing in the NCAA championship game in 2003, Collison
ended up injuring himself playing on the US Olympic qualifying team,
and missing his entire rookie season because of it. Collison came back
with a vengeance last year, and ranked sixth in the league in FG% and
ninth in the league in offensive rebounds per minute. Currently, he is
Seattle’s starting center.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (11 games, 8.4 ppg)
Current Team: Sonics (82)
Juwan Howard (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 77) (from 78 default)
Close 89
Med 75 (up from 73)
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 80 (up from 76) (from 84 default)
Layup 66 (from 60 default)
Dunk 64 (from 60 default)
Handle 65 (down from 70)
Pass 57
PostOff 80
PostDef 70
Block 53 (up from 52)
Steal 58
RebOff 77
RebDef 78
Speed 70
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/juwan_howard/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/juwan_howard.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juwan_Howard
http://www.82games.com/04HOU15D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU13D.HTM
Notes: Few people will forget the huge contract that Howard never lived
up to. He got it by averaging 22 ppg, 8 rpg, and 4 apg in his second
season, but he never came close to those numbers again. He also was a
SF at the start of his career, but became a PF (thus negating his size
and rebounding advantage) as time passed on.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 12
Age: 32
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (13 games, 14.6
ppg)
Former Teams: Wizards/Bullets (464), Mavericks (80), Nuggets (105),
Magic (81)
Current Team: Rockets (61)
Michael Sweetney (NEW-Edit)
Overall 78 (up from 76)
Close 84 (up from 82)
Med 63 (down from 66)
3pt 50
FT 70 (down from 75)
Layup 63 (from 60 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 60 (down from 65)
Pass 53
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 82 (up from 69)
Steal 55
RebOff 84
RebDef 88 (up from 85)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 35 (down from 55)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_sweetney/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mike_sweetney.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mikesweetney.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Sweetney
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI15D.HTM
Notes: Closest comparison is Elton Brand minus the athleticism. Well
actually, a closer comparison might be Robert Traylor minus the
obesity.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 3
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 4.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Knicks (119)
Current Team: Bulls
Stromile Swift (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77
Close 82 (down from 84)
Med 63 (up from 61)
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 70 (up from 66) (from 75 default)
Layup 69 (from 70 default)
Dunk 84 (from 80 default)
Handle 60 (up from 55)
Pass 53
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 86 (down from 91)
Steal 72
RebOff 81 (up from 74)
RebDef 78 (down from 80)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 70 (from 75 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 85
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stromile_swift/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stromile_swift.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromile_Swift
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU17D.HTM
Notes: Signed a one-year tender because he was unable to find a suitor
in restricted free agency. He’ll be unrestricted next summer. He’ll
likely end up with the Knicks or Nets.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 6
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (7 games, ppg)
Former Teams: Grizzlies (352)
Current Team: Rockets
Darius Songaila (NEW-Edit)
Overall 77 (up from 71)
Close 84 (up from 70)
Med 73 (up from 60)
3pt 64 (up from 50)
FT 83 (down from 85)
Layup 65 (from 60 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65 (up from 60)
Pass 58
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 65 (up from 58)
Steal 71
RebOff 70 (down from 76)
RebDef 77
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 60)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60 (up from 55)
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darius_songaila/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darius_songaila.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darius_Songaila
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI13D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 3
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (12 games, 3.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Kings (154)
Current Team: Bulls
Nene (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (down from 79)
Close 84
Med 58 (down from 68)
3pt 50
FT 66
Layup 70 (from 65 default)
Dunk 75
Handle 60
Pass 57
PostOff 80
PostDef 80
Block 75 (down from 80)
Steal 75 (down from 80)
RebOff 78
RebDef 86
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 70 (up from 60) (from 80 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 55
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 75
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nene/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nene_hilario.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nen%C3%AA
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN17D.HTM
Notes: Formerly known as Maybiner Hilario. Most Brazilians legally
change their names and drop their last name when they hit it big
(soccer legend Pele is the best example).
Years Pro: 4
Age: 23
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (10 games, ppg)
Current Team: Nuggets (212)
Raef LaFrentz (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (down from 79) (from 80 default)
Close 79
Med 73
3pt 84 (up from 81)
FT 71 (down from 81)
Layup 54 (from 60 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 60
Pass 55
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 80 (down from 85)
Steal 57
RebOff 64 (down from 74)
RebDef 84 (down from 89)
Speed 60 (from 65 default)
Stam 65
Dur 65
DefAwr 65 (from 70 default)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/raef_lafrentz/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/raef_lafrentz.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raef_LaFrentz
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS13D.HTM
Notes: I think a lot of people forget what a good player LaFrentz is.
He’s one of the best big men in a conference devoid of size. His
return from injury should definitely mean bigger and better things for
the Celtics, possibly a Division title.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
1x (35 games, 8.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (222), Mavericks (96)
Current Team: Celtics (97)
Al Jefferson (NEW-Add)
Overall 77 (down from 79)
Close 82
Med 66 (down from 68)
3pt 50
FT 64 (up from 63)
Layup 64 (from 60 default)
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 52
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 70
Block 83 (down from 86)
Steal 60
RebOff 89
RebDef 88
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 60 (down from 65)
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/al_jefferson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/al_jefferson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Jefferson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS12D.HTM
Notes: Could be the surprise Rookie of the Year if he gets to start at
some point. Hey, Amare did it, and Jefferson has a better post game.
Amare took Tom Gugliotta’s minutes that year, and what do you know,
Googs is on the Celtics now with a spot in the rotation.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 21
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (7 games, 6.1 ppg)
Current Team: Celtics (71)
Austin Croshere (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (up from 76) (from 75 default)
Close 82
Med 71 (up from 70)
3pt 84 (from 71 default)
FT 88
Layup 73 (from 70 default)
Dunk 67 (up from 62) (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 56
PostOff 70
PostDef 75
Block 56
Steal 64
RebOff 67
RebDef 85 (up from 83)
Speed 75
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 45
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/austin_croshere/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/austin_croshere.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Croshere
http://www.82games.com/0506/0506IND.HTM
Notes: Was a playoff hero for Indiana on their NBA Finals run under
Larry Bird, and got a big contract out of it. Then Isiah Thomas took
over, benched him, and turned the Pacers into the biggest
underachievers in the league. Is it any surprise that when Rick
Carlisle took over, Croshere got minutes again, and that Indiana
started playing up to their potential?
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 2x, Second Round
1x, First Round 3x (59 games, 6.6 ppg)
Current Team: Pacers (490)
Cliff Robinson
Overall 77 (down from 79)
Close 82 (down from 87)
Med 75
3pt 79 (down from 83)
FT 69
Layup 65 (from 55 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 65
Pass 57
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (down from 85)
Block 70 (down from 79)
Steal 69 (down from 79)
RebOff 58
RebDef 72 (up from 65)
Speed 70
Stam 70
Dur 85 (up from 75)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 50
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/clifford_robinson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/clifford_robinson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_R._Robinson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN11D.HTM
Notes: The last guy in the league remaining from the Portland teams
that made the Finals. C-Rob was one of the best backups in league
history on those teams. Still an excellent shooter and defender, but
has become a poor rebounder as he has aged. Wants to play at least 5
more years. He probably can do it, when you look at how durable he has
been. He’s missed only 19 games in 16 seasons. Cliff is currently the
only player in the NBA over 6’10” to hit 900 three pointers (though
Dirk Nowitzki will hit this mark in about two years or so).
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 17
Age: 39
HoF monitor: 80
All-Star selections: 1 (93-94)
All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (99-00, 01-02)
Sixth Man of the Year: 1 (92-93)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 2x, Second Round
2x, First Round 9x (129 games, 11.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Blazers (644), Suns (292), Pistons (161), Warriors (124)
Current Team: Nets (29)
Eddie Griffin (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (down from 78) (from 79 default)
Close 72 (down from 75)
Med 70 (down from 71)
3pt 73 (up from 63) (from 78 default)
FT 66 (down from 72)
Layup 64 (from 70 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 54
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 97 (up from 94)
Steal 54
RebOff 80
RebDef 89
Speed 75
Stam 85
Dur 80 (from 90 default)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 65
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_griffin/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddie_griffin.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/eddiegriffin.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_griffin
http://www.82games.com/04MIN9D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN15D.HTM
Notes: Promising young player that was traded on draft night for
Richard Jefferson. The Rockets are kicking themselves. Griffin has
struggled to stay in the league due to run-ins with the law. If KG the
MVP and all those Minnesota vets can’t get Griffin’s head straight,
then nobody can. Griffin joining Minnesota could definitely make an
impact in the west – he’s very similar to a young Robert Horry.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 4
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 29
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Rockets (150), Nets (0)
Current Team: T’Wolves (70)
Wayne Simien (NEW-Edit)
Overall 77 (down from 78)
Close 79
Med 71 (down from 73)
3pt 52
FT 81
Layup 68 (from 60 default)
Dunk 72 (from 75 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 80
PostDef 75
Block 55 (down from 70)
Steal 55
RebOff 80 (up from 75)
RebDef 75
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 70
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/wayne_simien/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/wayne_simien.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/waynesimien.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=82
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Simien
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Heat
Malik Rose (NEW-Edit)
Overall 77 (up from 76)
Close 75
Med 66
3pt 56
FT 74
Layup 63 (from 60 default)
Dunk 66 (down from 68) (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 56 (up from 54)
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (down from 85)
Block 63 (up from 58)
Steal 71
RebOff 77 (up from 66)
RebDef 82 (up from 81)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 5
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/malik_rose/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/malik_rose.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malik_Rose
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK11D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 10
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 41
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
3x, First Round 2x (2 rings, 82 games, 6.2 ppg)
Former Teams: Hornets (54), Spurs (509)
Current Team: Knicks (26)
Etan Thomas
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE CENTER SECTION)
Ike Diogu
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE CENTER SECTION)
Othella Harrington (NEW-Edit)
Overall 76 (up from 73)
Close 84 (up from 79)
Med 71 (up from 66)
3pt 50
FT 74 (up from 72)
Layup 59 (from 65 default)
Dunk 66 (from 70 default)
Handle 55 (up from 50)
Pass 54 (down from 55)
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 75
Block 67 (up from 63)
Steal 57
RebOff 80
RebDef 79 (down from 82)
Speed 60
Stam 70
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/othella_harrington/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/othella_harrington.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othella_Harrington
http://www.82games.com/04CHI11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI14D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 10
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 39
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 4x (25 games, 4.5
ppg)
Former Teams: Rockets (156), Grizzlies (126), Knicks (237)
Current Team: Bulls (70)
Anderson Varejao (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (down from 77)
Close 72 (down from 75)
Med 65
3pt 50
FT 53 (down from 54)
Layup 63 (from 65 default)
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 53
PostOff 70 (from 75 default)
PostDef 75 (from 70 default)
Block 77 (down from 84)
Steal 81 (down from 86)
RebOff 88 (down from 93)
RebDef 89 (up from 86)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (from 65 default)
OffAwr 65 (from 70 default)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 20
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anderson_varejao/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/anderson_varejao.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Varej%C3%A3o
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE12D.HTM
Notes: Led the league in steals per turnover as a rookie.
Years Pro: 2
Age: 23
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Cavaliers (54)
Kwame Brown (NEW-Edit)
Overall 76 (up from 69)
Close 75
Med 65
3pt 50
FT 64 (up from 58)
Layup 67 (down from 69) (from 70 default)
Dunk 74 (up from 70)
Handle 60
Pass 55
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (up from 70)
Block 72 (up from 66)
Steal 62 (down from 66)
RebOff 83 (up from 78)
RebDef 82
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 55)
OffAwr 65 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kwame_brown/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kwame_brown.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kwamebrown.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwame_Brown
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL13D.HTM
Notes: The first high schooler ever taken with the first pick in the
NBA draft. He’s certainly no LeBron James. In fairness, 2001 was a
very weak draft class, though Michael Jordan didn’t help matters by
criticizing his own draft choice at every opportunity. The cousin of
Jabari Smith – wouldn’t it be funny if Jabari ended up being better
than Kwame? The Lakers traded two starters for Kwame, gambling that he
can become a better than average starter for them. I don’t know how
that one’s going to pan out. People compare Kwame to Jermaine O’Neal
in this instance, saying Jermaine didn’t break out until he was traded,
and then he became a 20/10 player. Well, the thing is Kwame has
already had his chances. He was a starter in 03-04 and averaged 10.9
ppg and 7.4 rpg. Decent numbers, but Darius Songaila put up similar
numbers whenever he got a chance to start. Kwame played 2,239 minutes
that year. Jermaine played 2,436 minutes in FOUR years in Portland.
Kwame has played 5,737 minutes already, and has yet to show any
indication that he can become a star player. When Jermaine made it to
his 5,700th minute, he was averaging 19 ppg and 9 rpg, not 7 ppg and 4
rpg.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 5
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 26
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (3 games, 7.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Wizards (253)
Current Team: Lakers
Brian Cook
Overall 76 (up from 72)
Close 84 (up from 70)
Med 78 (up from 71)
3pt 84
FT 80 (up from 76)
Layup 62 (up from 57) (from 55 default)
Dunk 66 (up from 64) (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 56 (up from 53)
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 70 (down from 75)
Steal 60
RebOff 71 (up from 68)
RebDef 71 (down from 80)
Speed 65 (up from 60)
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 50 (up from 40)
Med Tendency 60 (up from 50)
3pt Tendency 45 (down from 85)
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 45 (down from 50)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brian_cook/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brian_cook.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/briancook.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cook
http://www.82games.com/04LAL12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL11D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 3
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x (13 games, 0.9 ppg)
Current Team: Lakers (107)
Fabricio Oberto (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (up from 75)
Close 79
Med 68
3pt 50
FT 62 (down from 63)
Layup 55
Dunk 60
Handle 60
Pass 57 (up from 53)
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 72 (down from 78)
Steal 55
RebOff 87 (up from 72)
RebDef 77 (down from 81)
Speed 65 (up from 60)
Stam 75
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 15
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/fabricio_oberto/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/fabricio_oberto.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabricio_Oberto
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS10D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Spurs
Matt Bonner (NEW-Add, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75
Close 82 (up from 79)
Med 78
3pt 86
FT 83
Layup 56
Dunk 61
Handle 60
Pass 57
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 69 (up from 64)
Steal 68 (down from 73)
RebOff 69 (down from 74)
RebDef 75 (up from 72)
Speed 65
Stam 75
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 60
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 30
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/matt_bonner/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/matt_bonner.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/mattbonner.htm
http://www.mattbonner.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Bonner
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR9D.HTM
Notes: Bonner was drafted by the Raptors in 2003 but was not offered a
contract, and spent the year in Europe. He was offered a contract last
year, and ended up ranking sixth in FG% and tenth in 3pt%. Even then,
the Raptors were still reluctant to offer him a contract for this year.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 2
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Raptors (82)
Melvin Ely (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (up from 72)
Close 79 (up from 75)
Med 61
3pt 50
FT 66 (up from 58)
Layup 61 (from 65 default)
Dunk 70
Handle 60 (down from 65)
Pass 55
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 79 (down from 84)
Steal 55 (down from 57)
RebOff 81
RebDef 80 (up from 72)
Speed 65 (down from 70)
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 25 (down from 35)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/melvin_ely/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/melvin_ely.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvin_Ely
http://www.82games.com/04CHA16D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA14D.HTM
Notes: For whatever reason, he was drafted with fellow PF Chris Wilcox
when the team already had Elton Brand. Was traded with Eddie House to
Charlotte for two second round picks.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 4
Age: 27
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Clippers (94)
Current Team: Bobcats (79)
Marc Jackson (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (up from 67)
Close 84 (up from 75)
Med 71 (up from 66)
3pt 54 (up from 50)
FT 83
Layup 60
Dunk 63 (from 60 default)
Handle 65
Pass 54
PostOff 80 (up from 70)
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 59 (up from 56)
Steal 54
RebOff 83
RebDef 79 (up from 72)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 70
DefAwr 65 (up from 55)
OffAwr 70 (up from 65)
Close Tendency 70 (up from 60)
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 30 (down from 40)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marc_jackson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marc_jackson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Jackson
http://www.82games.com/04PHI16D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK18D.HTM
Notes: Spent three years in Europe after three years of college before
going to the NBA (he was originally drafted way back in 1997 with the
38th pick). Jackson was almost the Rookie of the Year in 2001 (yep,
that was a really weak year).
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 6
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 20
Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (12 games, 5.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Warriors (65), T’Wolves (99), 76’ers (103), Nets (37)
Current Team: Hornets
Brian Grant (NEW-Add, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (up from 74)
Close 75
Med 71 (up from 66)
3pt 50
FT 75 (up from 72)
Layup 58 (from 60 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 60
Pass 53
PostOff 70
PostDef 80
Block 66 (down from 71)
Steal 60
RebOff 82
RebDef 79
Speed 65
Stam 75
Dur 70 (from 75 default)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brian_grant/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brian_grant.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Grant
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO16D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 12
Age: 33
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round
3x (53 games, ppg)
Former Teams: Kings (102), Blazers (172), Heat (312), Lakers (69)
Current Team: Suns
Danny Fortson
Overall 75
Close 79 (up from 75)
Med 58
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 79
Layup 63 (from 60 default)
Dunk 59 (from 60 default)
Handle 60 (down from 70)
Pass 51
PostOff 75
PostDef 80
Block 55
Steal 55
RebOff 99
RebDef 88
Speed 65
Stam 70
Dur 70
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 45 (up from 40)
Med Tendency 20
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 25
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/danny_fortson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/danny_fortson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Fortson
http://www.82games.com/02GSW13A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03DAL11D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04SEA12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA14D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 9
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 43
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (11 games, 3.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (130), Celtics (55), Warriors (100), Mavericks
(56)
Current Team: Sonics (62)
Antonio Davis
Overall 75 (down from 77)
Close 70 (down from 75)
Med 71
3pt 50
FT 73 (down from 76)
Layup 52 (from 60 default)
Dunk 69 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 55
PostOff 75 (down from 80)
PostDef 75
Block 73
Steal 54
RebOff 80
RebDef 83
Speed 65
Stam 60
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/antonio_davis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/antonio_davis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Davis
http://www.82games.com/04CHI12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05TOR14D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 13
Age: 37
HoF Monitor: 72
All-Star selections: 1 (00-01, 1 start)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 4x, Second Round 1x, First Round
4x (93 games, 9.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Pacers (420), Raptors (302), Bulls (137), Knicks (36),
Raptors (8)
Current Team: FREE AGENT
Vladimir Radmanovic
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
Reggie Evans
Overall 74 (up from 72)
Close 65 (up from 62)
Med 60
3pt 50
FT 54 (up from 53)
Layup 66 (from 65 default)
Dunk 66 (from 70 default)
Handle 60 (down from 65)
Pass 53
PostOff 70
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 55
Steal 71
RebOff 96
RebDef 97
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 25
Med Tendency 10
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/reggie_evans/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/reggie_evans.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Evans
http://www.82games.com/04SEA10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA12D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN16D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (11 games, 3.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Sonics (262)
Current Team: Nuggets
Maurice Taylor (NEW-Edit)
Overall 74 (up from 73)
Close 87 (up from 84)
Med 71 (up from 66)
3pt 57 (up from 50)
FT 71 (up from 56)
Layup 61 (from 60 default)
Dunk 66 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 54 (down from 56)
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 70
Block 61 (down from 64)
Steal 60
RebOff 69
RebDef 78 (down from 80)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 65 (up from 60)
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/maurice_taylor/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/maurice_taylor.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Taylor
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK10D.HTM
Notes: Taylor became redundant after Houston acquired Juwan Howard in
the Tracy McGrady deal. He was dealt at the trade deadline to the
Knicks, a team he nearly signed with before receiving a ridiculous
mega-deal from Houston. Taylor’s role with the Knicks is still in
limbo, as his aversion to defense and rebounding won’t endear him to
Larry Brown, and the Knicks just acquired Eddy Curry whose weaknesses
are those two areas.
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 39
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 9.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (179), Rockets (249)
Current Team: Knicks (27)
Malik Allen (NEW-Edit)
Overall 74 (up from 71)
Close 79 (up from 75)
Med 71 (up from 61)
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 79 (down from 81)
Layup 62 (from 70 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 54
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 75
Block 73 (down from 78)
Steal 57
RebOff 67
RebDef 78 (up from 71)
Speed 65 (down from 70)
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/malik_allen/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/malik_allen.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malik_Allen
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI15D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 5.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (151), Bobcats (22)
Current Team: Bulls
Andris Biedrins (NEW-Edit)
Overall 74 (down from 76)
Close 82
Med 55 (down from 68)
3pt 50
FT 50
Layup 64 (from 65 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 53
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 83 (up from 74)
Steal 62 (down from 66)
RebOff 92
RebDef 81 (up from 77)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andris_biedrins/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andris_biedrins.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/andrisbiedrins.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andris_Biedrins
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW14D.HTM
Notes: Another 18 year old that has shown more than Darko Milicic. Of
course, it actually helps when your team allows you to play 14 minutes
per game for 6 weeks. Biedrins is currently the youngest millionaire
in his country, Latvia.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 2
Age: 19
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors (30)
Kris Humphries (NEW-Add)
Overall 74
Close 70 (down from 77)
Med 66 (down from 71)
3pt 63 (down from 66)
FT 50
Layup 68 (from 70 default)
Dunk 66 (from 65 default)
Handle 65
Pass 56
PostOff 75
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 73 (up from 71)
Steal 67
RebOff 83 (up from 80)
RebDef 85 (up from 80)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 3
Drive Tendency 50
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kris_humphries/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kris_humphries.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_Humphries
http://www.82games.com/0506/05UTA9D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Jazz (67)
Jason Maxiell
Overall 74 (down from 75)
Close 79
Med 68
3pt 50
FT 64
Layup 66 (from 60 default)
Dunk 69 (from 70 default)
Handle 55 (down from 65)
Pass 50
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 75
Steal 60
RebOff 75
RebDef 80
Speed 60 (down from 70)
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 70 (down from 75)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 70
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_maxiell/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_maxiell.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jasonmaxiell.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=419
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Maxiell
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET12D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Pistons
Brandon Bass (NEW-Add, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 74 (up from 72)
Close 75
Med 65 (down from 68)
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 70 (down from 77)
Layup 60
Dunk 70
Handle 60
Pass 50
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 73
Steal 54 (up from 50)
RebOff 79 (up from 74)
RebDef 86 (up from 71)
Speed 65 (down from 70)
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brandon_bass/index.html
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/brandonbass.asp
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=15370
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=53
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Bass
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK12D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 1
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hornets
Jason Collins (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 73 (up from 68) (from 69 default)
Close 65 (down from 70)
Med 68 (up from 58)
3pt 55 (up from 50)
FT 66
Layup 50 (from 55 default)
Dunk 60 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 56 (up from 54)
PostOff 70
PostDef 85 (up from 70)
Block 70 (down from 77)
Steal 66
RebOff 69
RebDef 79 (up from 77)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 80 (up from 70)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_collins/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jason_collins.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Collins
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN14D.HTM
Notes: Twin brother of Jarron Collins. You can tell by their general
ineptness on offense and facial features. It’s funny how Collins is
Stanford’s all-time leader in FG%, while meanwhile as a pro he has a
career .420 FG% (.364 in the playoffs). One of the worst starting
centers in the NBA, and he got 6 million a year in free agency. Let’s
see you average 10 points, 7 rebounds, or 1 block first, buddy.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 20
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (52
games, 4.2 ppg)
Current Team: Nets (316)
Brian Scalabrine (NEW-Add)
Overall 73
Close 72 (up from 67)
Med 68 (up from 65)
3pt 77
FT 79 (down from 80)
Layup 59 (from 65 default)
Dunk 64 (from 65 default)
Handle 65 (up from 60)
Pass 59
PostOff 70
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 70 (up from 65)
Steal 64 (down from 68)
RebOff 64 (down from 74)
RebDef 69 (down from 79)
Speed 70 (up from 65)
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 30
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brian_scalabrine/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brian_scalabrine.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Scalabrine
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS10D.HTM
Notes: In the classic Nets/Pistons Game 5 Triple OT game, he had a
career high 17 points on 6-7 shooting, including 4-4 from 3pt range,
allowing Jersey to win the game.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (26
games)
Former Teams: Nets (210)
Current Team: Celtics
Chris Taft (NEW-Edit)
Overall 73 (up from 71)
Close 75
Med 66
3pt 50
FT 58
Layup 63 (from 60 default)
Dunk 71 (up from 66) (from 70 default)
Handle 60 (down from 65)
Pass 50
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 81 (up from 75)
Steal 50
RebOff 88 (up from 75)
RebDef 78 (up from 70)
Speed 65
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_taft/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_taft.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/christaft.asp
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=15478
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=162
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Taft
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW13D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 1
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors (17)
Zarko Cabarkapa (NEW-Add)
Overall 72
Close 72 (up from 70)
Med 70
3pt 72 (down from 77)
FT 73 (down from 81)
Layup 61 (from 65 default)
Dunk 63 (from 65 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 75
PostDef 65 (up from 60)
Block 63 (up from 58)
Steal 61
RebOff 74
RebDef 82 (up from 72)
Speed 70
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 60 (down from 70)
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 40
Drive Tendency 45
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zarko_cabarkapa/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zarko_cabarkapa.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/zarkocabarkapa.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarko_Cabarkapa
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 3
Age: 24
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Suns (52)
Current Team: Warriors (37)
Walter McCarty
Overall 72 (up from 70)
Close 67 (down from 70)
Med 70 (up from 66)
3pt 74
FT 70 (down from 72)
Layup 60
Dunk 62 (from 65 default)
Handle 65 (up from 55)
Pass 54
PostOff 70
PostDef 75
Block 66
Steal 66
RebOff 65 (up from 55)
RebDef 74
Speed 70 (up from 60)
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 70 (down from 85)
Drive Tendency 20 (up from 10)
Dunk Tendency 30 (down from 50)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/walter_mccarty/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/walter_mccarty.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_McCarty
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC10D.HTM
Notes: A poor man’s Robert Horry. A VERY poor man’s Robert Horry. On
the plus side, he can sing the National Anthem prior to the game. Beat
that, Horry.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 10
Age: 31
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round
1x (38 games, 4.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Knicks (35), Celtics (494), Suns (28)
Current Team: Clippers
Stanislav Medvedenko (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 72 (up from 69)
Close 75 (up from 70)
Med 73 (up from 57)
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 77 (down from 82)
Layup 52 (from 55 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 55
Pass 53
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 56
Steal 61
RebOff 78 (up from 75)
RebDef 71 (up from 68)
Speed 60
Stam 75
Dur 65 (from 75 default)
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 55 (up from 45)
Med Tendency 45 (up from 35)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stanislav_medvedenko/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/stanislav_medvedenko.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slava_Medvedenko
Notes: Averaged 10.4 ppg and 6.0 rpg as a starter last season, filling
in for the injured Karl Malone.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 6
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 1x (2 rings, 37 games,
3.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (249)
Current Team: FREE AGENT
Pat Garrity (NEW-Edit)
Overall 71 (down from 72)
Close 77 (down from 82)
Med 75
3pt 86 (up from 78)
FT 84 (up from 80)
Layup 65
Dunk 59 (from 55 default)
Handle 65
Pass 53
PostOff 70 (down from 75)
PostDef 70 (down from 75)
Block 57
Steal 59
RebOff 60 (up from 55)
RebDef 68 (down from 71)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 65
DefAwr 65 (up from 60)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 65
3pt Tendency 75
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 10
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pat_garrity/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/pat_garrity.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Garrity
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL11D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 25
Playoff Experience: First Round 4x (18 games, 7.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Suns (39)
Current Team: Magic (321)
Alan Henderson
Overall 71 (down from 72)
Close 75 (up from 70)
Med 61 (down from 66)
3pt 50
FT 64 (up from 54)
Layup 62 (from 60 default)
Dunk 65
Handle 50
Pass 52
PostOff 70
PostDef 70 (up from 65)
Block 72
Steal 62 (down from 67)
RebOff 91 (down from 97)
RebDef 78
Speed 65
Stam 70
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/alan_henderson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/alan_henderson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Henderson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE13D.HTM
Notes: Probably the worst “Most Improved Player” in league history.
Years Pro: 11
Age: 33
HoF Monitor:
Most Improved Player: 1 (96-97)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 4x, First Round 1x (34 games, 5.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Hawks (484), Mavericks (52), Bucks (0), Mavericks (26)
Current Team: Cavaliers
Mark Madsen (NEW-Edit)
Overall 71
Close 62
Med 53 (down from 58)
3pt 50
FT 50
Layup 61 (from 65 default)
Dunk 69 (up from 64) (from 60 default)
Handle 60
Pass 53
PostOff 70
PostDef 80
Block 75 (up from 70)
Steal 55
RebOff 82 (down from 87)
RebDef 79 (up from 69)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 85
DefAwr 85
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 20 (down from 30)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mark_madsen/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mark_madsen.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Madsen
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN16D.HTM
Notes: THE MADDDDDDDDDDDDD DOGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Mark Madsen is
known for his championship celebratory “dances”.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 6
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
1x (2 rings, 49 games, 1.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Lakers (183)
Current Team: T’Wolves (113)
Hakim Warrick (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 71 (down from 72) (from 69 default)
Close 70
Med 63 (down from 68)
3pt 50 (down from 55)
FT 68
Layup 72 (from 70 default)
Dunk 87 (up from 79) (from 80 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 70 (down from 75)
Steal 60
RebOff 73
RebDef 80
Speed 75 (up from 70)
Stam 85
Dur 85
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 55 (down from 75)
Med Tendency 40 (down from 50)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 60
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/hakim_warrick/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/hakim_warrick.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/hakimwarrick.asp
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=5002
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=42
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakim_Warrick
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Grizzlies
Pat Burke (NEW-Add)
Overall 70 (up from 68)
Close 79
Med 70
3pt 69 (up from 50)
FT 67 (down from 71)
Layup 52 (from 60 default)
Dunk 61 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 54 (down from 60)
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 75 (up from 65)
Steal 60 (up from 50)
RebOff 66
RebDef 74
Speed 65
Stam 75 (down from 90)
Dur 80
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 25 (up from 20)
3pt Tendency 10 (up from 0)
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pat_burke/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/pat_burke.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Burke
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHO17D.HTM
Notes: The first Irish born player in NBA history.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 2 (from 3)
Age: 33
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 2.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Magic (62)
Current Team: Suns
Vin Baker
Overall 70 (up from 69)
Close 72 (down from 79)
Med 70
3pt 58 (up from 54)
FT 64
Layup 52 (from 60 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 80 (up from 70)
PostDef 70
Block 61 (down from 64)
Steal 57
RebOff 67
RebDef 68
Speed 60
Stam 60
Dur 70 (up from 60)
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 20
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/vin_baker/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/vin_baker.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin_Baker
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC14D.HTM
Notes: Former alcoholic that was once traded for Shawn Kemp in a three-
way deal that involved Terrell Brandon. It was down hill for Baker
after that. Baker was a three time all-star in Milwaukee, and made the
all-star team in his first year in Seattle, but the core that made the
NBA Finals had aged and the team was not the same (Baker also wasn’t
the player Kemp was even before he stopped taking care of himself. The
media ripped Baker and he used alcohol to escape those problems. Baker
was nearly traded to NY (a team Baker says he would have been happy
with) with Glen Rice for Patrick Ewing in a four-team mega deal. The
original deal fell through however, and Baker was stuck in Seattle
until Boston took him in exchange for Vitaly Potapenko’s ridiculous
contract. Boston then forced it’s way out of Baker’s contract by
alleging that he violated a “no-drinking” clause.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 13
Age: 34
HoF Monitor:
All-Star selections: 4 (1995-1998)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (97-98)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (96-97)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (24 games, 13.2
ppg)
Former Teams: Bucks (324), Sonics (326), Celtics (89), Knicks (41),
Rockets (3)
Current Team: Clippers
Andray Blatche
Overall 69 (up from 66)
Close 62
Med 68
3pt 57 (up from 50)
FT 68
Layup 68 (from 60 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 80 (up from 70)
Steal 60 (up from 50)
RebOff 70
RebDef 75 (up from 70)
Speed 70
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 55
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andray_blatche/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andray_blatche.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/andrayblatche.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andray_Blatche
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS10D.HTM
Notes: Was recently shot in an attempted robbery, missed the beginning
of the season because of it.
Other Positions: SF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 19
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Wizards
Bo Outlaw (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 69 (down from 74)
Close 60 (down from 62)
Med 53
3pt 50
FT 52 (down from 57)
Layup 65 (down from 70)
Dunk 67 (down from 73) (from 70 default)
Handle 60 (down from 65)
Pass 55
PostOff 70
PostDef 75 (down from 85)
Block 73
Steal 64
RebOff 76
RebDef 76
Speed 70 (down from 75)
Stam 80
Dur 85 (from 90 default)
DefAwr 80 (down from 85)
OffAwr 60 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 10
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/bo_outlaw/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/bo_outlaw.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Outlaw
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL10D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 13
Age: 34
HoF Monitor: 57
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 5x (22 games, 3.2 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (280), Magic (285), Suns (153), Grizzlies (82),
Suns (39)
Current Team: Magic (14)
Shavlik Randolph (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 69 (up from 65)
Close 55
Med 60
3pt 50
FT 59 (up from 55)
Layup 51
Dunk 65 (up from 60)
Handle 55
Pass 52
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 71
Steal 60 (up from 50)
RebOff 88 (up from 73)
RebDef 81 (up from 71)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 85
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 30
Med Tendency 20
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shavlik_randolph/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shavlik_randolph.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/shavlikrandolph.asp
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11143
http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=167&p=8&c=1&nid=10259
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shavlik_Randolph
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: 76’ers
Michael Bradley
Overall 69 (up from 62)
Close 60 (up from 50)
Med 61 (down from 63)
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 52 (up from 51)
Layup 52 (from 55 default)
Dunk 62 (from 60 default)
Handle 55
Pass 54
PostOff 70
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 68 (up from 63)
Steal 57
RebOff 86 (up from 66)
RebDef 88 (up from 76)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 60 (up from 50)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 5 (down from 30)
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_bradley/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_bradley.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/michaelbradley.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bradley_%28basketball%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI9D.HTM
Notes: Has barely played in the league due to injuries.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 5
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (1 game, 0.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Raptors (98), Hawks (11), Magic (8), Kings (8)
Current Team: 76’ers (2)
David Lee
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
Michael Ruffin
Overall 68
Close 55 (down from 60)
Med 50 (down from 53)
3pt 50
FT 50
Layup 53 (from 55 default)
Dunk 60 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 56
PostOff 70
PostDef 75
Block 78
Steal 75
RebOff 93
RebDef 79
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 60)
OffAwr 50 (down from 55)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 15
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_ruffin/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/michael_ruffin.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ruffin
http://www.82games.com/04WAS13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS11D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 7
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (9 games, 2.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Bulls (116), 76’ers (15), Jazz (41)
Current Team: Wizards (79)
Charlie Villanueva
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE SMALL FORWARD SECTION)
Lonny Baxter
Overall 67 (up from 65)
Close 75
Med 55
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 66 (up from 64)
Layup 64 (from 60 default)
Dunk 64 (from 65 default)
Handle 60
Pass 52
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 54
Steal 55
RebOff 80 (up from 70)
RebDef 78 (up from 68)
Speed 65 (down from 70)
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 65 (down from 70)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 60 (up from 40)
Med Tendency 30 (down from 50)
3pt Tendency 0 (down from 50)
Drive Tendency 30 (down from 50)
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lonny_baxter/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lonny_baxter.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonny_Baxter
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU16D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA12D.HTM
Notes: Baxter is a former MVP of the Reebok Rocky Mountain Revue Summer
League. He has bounced around and been productive everywhere he has
been but has yet to find his home.
Years Pro: 4
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Bulls (69), Raptors (36), Wizards (12), Hornets (4),
Rockets (23)
Current Team: Bobcats
Maciej Lampe
Overall 67 (down from 71)
Close 70 (down from 79)
Med 71
3pt 69 (up from 60)
FT 71
Layup 56 (from 60 default)
Dunk 67 (from 65 default)
Handle 60
Pass 53
PostOff 70
PostDef 65
Block 64
Steal 57
RebOff 68
RebDef 76
Speed 60 (down from 70)
Stam 70
Dur 75
DefAwr 55 (down from 65)
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 2
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/maciej_lampe/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/maciej_lampe.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/maciejlampe.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maciej_Lampe
http://www.82games.com/03PHO10D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04PHO16D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04NOH20D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NOK11D.HTM
Notes: Don’t be fooled by his second round selection, he was a lottery
talent that ended up dropping on draft day because of news that it
would be tough to get him out of his contract with Real Madrid. He was
the second youngest player in the league his rookie year, but performed
better than Darko in garbage time. Lampe is currently on his fourth
team, as he is a project that has been unable to find playing time. He
is a free agent this summer so he will get to pick a good situation for
next year.
Other Positions: SF, C
Years Pro: 3
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Knicks (0), Suns (37), Hornets (23)
Current Team: Rockets
Esteban Batista (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 67 (down from 68)
Close 65
Med 58
3pt 50
FT 73 (down from 82)
Layup 60
Dunk 63
Handle 55
Pass 53 (down from 59)
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 63 (up from 54)
Steal 55
RebOff 82 (up from 72)
RebDef 78
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 60 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 10
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/esteban_batista/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/esteban_batista.htm
http://www.insidehoops.com/batista-interview-091905.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esteban_Batista
Notes: The first player from Uruguay to make it to the NBA.
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 1
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Hawks
Jamal Sampson (NEW-Add, ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 66 (up from 60)
Close 55 (up from 50)
Med 53 (up from 50)
3pt 50
FT 57 (up from 50)
Layup 52 (up from 50)
Dunk 70 (up from 60)
Handle 55
Pass 52
PostOff 70
PostDef 70
Block 85 (up from 72)
Steal 62
RebOff 85 (up from 60)
RebDef 85 (up from 80)
Speed 65 (up from 60)
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 50
Close Tendency 35
Med Tendency 15
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamal_sampson/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamal_sampson.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamal_Sampson
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC10D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: C
Years Pro: 4
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Bucks (5), Lakers (10), Bobcats (23)
Current Team: Kings
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E. Centers
Rating – Player (Version last updated)
92 – Shaquille O’Neal (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
91 – Yao Ming (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
89 – Ben Wallace (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
89 – Marcus Camby (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
88 – Alonzo Mourning (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
85 – Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2.4)
82 – Brad Miller (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Erick Dampier (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
82 – Jamaal Magloire (2.4)
82 – Mehmet Okur (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
81 - Andrew Bogut (2.4)
81 – Eddy Curry (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
81 – Chris Kaman (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Chris Mihm (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Joel Przybilla (2.4)
80 – Theo Ratliff (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
80 – Samuel Dalembert (2.4)
80 – Tyson Chandler (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
79 – Nenad Krstic (2.4)
79 – Lorenzen Wright (2.4)
79 – Nazr Mohammed (2.3)
79 – Dikembe Mutombo (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Etan Thomas (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
78 – Ike Diogu (2.4) (POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER
DOWNLOAD)
77 – Radoslav Nesterovic (2.3)
77 – Chris Wilcox (2.4)
77 – Jake Tsakalidis (2.3)
77 – Mark Blount (2.4)
77 – Dale Davis (1.5) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
77 – Brian Skinner (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Brendan Haywood (2.2)
76 – Zaza Pachulia (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
76 – Jeff Foster (2.3)
76 – Dan Gadzuric (2.4)
75 – Adonal Foyle (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
75 – Steven Hunter (2.4)
75 – Darko Milicic (2.4)
75 – Kendrick Perkins (2.3)
74 – DeSagana Diop (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
74 – Primoz Brezec (2.4)
74 – Tony Battie (2.2)
74 – Scot Pollard (2.3)
74 – Michael Doleac (2.2)
74 – Robert Swift (2.4) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
73 – Jarron Collins (2.4)
73 – Greg Ostertag (2.4)
73 – Zeljko Rebraca (2.3)
73 – Kelvin Cato (2.4)
73 - Channing Frye (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
72 – Johan Petro (2.4)
72 – Rafael Araujo (2.2) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
72 – Jerome James (2.2)
72 – Michael Olowokandi (2.3) (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
72 – Aaron Williams (2.4)
72 – Francisco Elson (2.4)
71 – David Harrison (2.3)
71 – Ervin Johnson (2.4)
67 – Mikki Moore (2.4)
70 – Vitaly Potapenko (1.5)
70 – Andrew Bynum (2.3)
69 – Pape Sow (2.4) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
69 – Loren Woods (2.4)
69 – Sean Marks (2.3)
69 – Jason Collins (POSITION CHANGED, SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
68 – Calvin Booth (2.4)
68 - Didier Ilunga-Mbenga (2.4)
68 – Jake Voskuhl (2.4)
68 – Zendon Hamilton (2.1) (FREE AGENT)
66 - Ha Seung-Jin (2.4)
64 – Pavel Podkolzin (2.2)
64 – Peter Ramos (1.8)
61 – John Edwards (2.2) (ADDED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
66 – Jason Collier (1.3) (DECEASED, REMOVED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
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Shaquille O’Neal (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 92 (from 96 default)
Close 99
Med 58
3pt 50
FT 50
Layup 58 (from 60 default)
Dunk 72 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 62 (up from 60)
PostOff 99
PostDef 95
Block 86 (up from 84) (from 91 default)
Steal 54
RebOff 90
RebDef 92 (down from 95)
Speed 60 (down from 65)
Stam 80
Dur 75 (from 85 default)
DefAwr 80 (from 85 default)
OffAwr 90 (from 90 default)
ClutchOff 99
ClutchDef 75
Close Tendency 99
Med Tendency 10
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 10
Dunk Tendency 95
ClutchOff 75 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shaquille_oneal/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/shaquille_oneal.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_oneal
http://www.82games.com/04MIA17D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA16D.HTM
Notes: Has more nicknames than Sean Puff Diddy Daddy Combs. The most
dominant player in the NBA. When all is said and done he’ll go down as
one of the top five centers of all-time. The other four are Wilt,
Russell, Jabbar, and Hakeem. Shaq was the first player in NBA history
to be named Player of the Week in his first week in the league. Broke
two backboards dunking during his rookie year. Was selected as one of
the 50 greatest players of all time, after only his fourth season.
Nearly went to the NBA Finals with his third team last year, and likely
would had the player Shaq calls “Flash” not gone down with an injury in
game five.
Years Pro: 14
Age: 33
HoF Monitor: 326
Most Valuable Player: 1 (99-00)
NBA Finals MVP: 3 (99-00, 00-01, 01-02)
Rookie of Year: 1 (92-93)
All-Star selections: 13 (1993-1998, 2000-2006, 8 starts)
All-Star Game MVP: 2 (99-00, 03-04)
All-NBA First Team: 6 (97-98, 1999-2005)
All-NBA Second Team: 2 (94-95, 98-99)
All-NBA Third Team: 3 (93-94, 95-96, 96-97)
All-Defensive Second Team: 3 (99-00, 00-01, 02-03)
Scoring Titles: 2 (94-95, 99-00)
FG% King: 8 (93-94, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00, 00-01, 01-02, 03-04, 04-05)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 5x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round
4x, First Round 1x (3 rings, 158 games, 26.6 ppg)
Former Teams: Magic (295), Lakers (514)
Current Team: Heat (73)
Yao Ming (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 91 (up from 88) (from 89 default)
Close 99 (up from 94)
Med 76
3pt 57 (from 61 default)
FT 85 (up from 82) (from 78 default)
Layup 54 (up from 50)
Dunk 65 (up from 63) (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 55 (up from 52)
PostOff 95 (up from 90)
PostDef 85
Block 86 (from 85 default)
Steal 54
RebOff 81
RebDef 93 (up from 90)
Speed 60 (down from 65)
Stam 80
Dur 80 (up from 70) (from 90 default)
DefAwr 80
OffAwr 85 (up from 80)
Close Tendency 90
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 75
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/yao_ming/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/yao_ming.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yao_Ming
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU18D.HTM
Notes: Was deservedly the #1 pick in the 2002 draft, proving that one
in every billion Chinese people could play in the NBA. Although on
that note, I’m willing to bet that only 1 out every billion Chinese
people is 7’6”. Was undeservedly an all-star in his rookie year, which
goes to show how flawed the Internet voting system is. Cross the most
populated country in the world with the world’s most accessible ballot…
if Shaq didn’t get traded to the East, Yao would have been starting
over Shaq every year regardless of their performance. Yao was
undeservedly the 02-03 Rookie of the Year runner-up, behind Amare
Stoudemire. It’s not so much that Yao was markedly better, but the
voting wasn’t even that close. What did Amare do that was more
significant than Yao? Phoenix made the playoffs, that’s it. You can
attribute that to Shawn Marion being a helluva a lot better as a second
option than Cuttino Mobley. At the very least, they should have been
co-winners. Yao deserved more touches in the Houston offense. Sorry
Stevie, we know how much you hated passing to Hakeem Olajuwon, but when
your center is hitting a high percentage on the inside, maybe you
should think about getting it down there more… it’s funny how Francis
was dealt to a team with another young big man he’ll have to defer to
sooner rather than later (Howard). Yao and T-Mac are one of the more
dangerous combos in history, and will go deep in the playoffs if they
can get a decent supporting cast together.
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
HoF Monitor: 56
All-Star selections: 4 (2003-2006, 4 starts)
All-NBA Third Team: 1 (03-04)
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (12 games, 18.8 ppg)
Current Team: Rockets (244)
Ben Wallace (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 89 (down from 92)
Close 62 (down from 79)
Med 55 (down from 63)
3pt 50
FT 50
Layup 62 (from 70 default)
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 55
PostOff 75 (down from 80)
PostDef 99 (up from 95)
Block 91
Steal 88 (up from 82)
RebOff 89
RebDef 96 (up from 95)
Speed 70
Stam 95 (from 90 default)
Dur 95 (from 99 default)
DefAwr 95
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 50 (down from 60)
Med Tendency 10 (down from 20)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15 (up from 10)
Dunk Tendency 75
ClutchDef 99 (Hidden Rating)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ben_wallace/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ben_wallace.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Wallace
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET13D.HTM
Notes: Three-time Defensive Player of the Year. The first undrafted
player in NBA history to start in an All-Star game. Big Ben is quite
possibly the best defensive player since Bill Russell. His single
coverage defense on Shaq is the main reason why the Pistons were able
to beat the Lakers (as that allowed them to zone out the Kobe and the
rest of the team). Wallace also took away Shaq’s second chance points.
Shaq averaged 15.7 rpg (5.3 offensive) against Minnesota, but only 10.8
(3.0 offensive) against Detroit (Karl Malone’s absence is magnified
here). Wallace nearly repeated his success against Tim Duncan and the
Spurs, but Duncan was able to do what Shaq could not (due to lack of
quality teammates) – find then open man behind the 3pt line. Wallace
also doesn’t get in foul trouble,
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 78
All-Star selections: 4 (2003-2006, 2 starts)
All-NBA Second Team: 2 (02-03, 03-04)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (01-02, 04-05)
Defensive Player of the Year: 3 (01-02, 02-03, 04-05)
All-Defensive First Team: 4 (2002-2005)
Rebound Titles: 2 (01-02, 02-03)
Blocks Titles: 2 (01-02)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 2x
(1 ring, 75 games, 9.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Wizards (147), Magic (81)
Current Team: Pistons (388)
Marcus Camby (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DONWLOAD)
Overall 89 (from 85 default)
Close 82 (down from 89) (from 75 default)
Med 71 (down from 75) (from 68 default)
3pt 57 (from 50 default)
FT 72
Layup 66 (from 65 default)
Dunk 73 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 59
PostOff 75
PostDef 85 (from 80 default)
Block 99
Steal 79 (up from 70)
RebOff 80 (down from 82) (from 71 default)
RebDef 98
Speed 70 (up from 65)
Stam 80
Dur 60
DefAwr 90 (up from 85)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 70 (down from 80)
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/marcus_camby/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/marcus_camby.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Camby
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DEN13D.HTM
Notes: Excellent shot blocker, good rebounder, and runs great for a big
man, but not durable to play a full season as a starter. The one
season he didn’t have injury problems (other than his landmark 72 games
in Denver) was his first season in NY where he came off the bench the
whole year, and keep in mind that was the 50 game lockout year. He has
never played more than 63 games in a season (before this year), which
means he misses at least 19 games per year. In his best season, he
averaged 12.0 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 2.2 bpg on .525 FG% in only 33.8 mpg. His
family was held hostage during the playoffs that year, and Camby was
emotionally taken out of the series, which the Knicks eventually lost
in 5 to the Raptors. Would be an all-star if he still played in the
Eastern Conference.
Years Pro: 10
Age: 31
HoF Monitor: 63
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, First Round 3x
(50 games, 8.5 ppg)
Former Teams: Raptors (126), Knicks (197)
Current Team: Nuggets (167)
Alonzo Mourning (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 88 (up from 87) (from 82 default)
Close 82
Med 66 (down from 71)
3pt 50
FT 59 (up from 56) (from 65 default)
Layup 55
Dunk 69 (from 65 default)
Handle 55
Pass 52
PostOff 80 (from 75 default)
PostDef 95 (from 85 default)
Block 99 (up from 98) (from 89 default)
Steal 53 (down from 55)
RebOff 87 (up from 82)
RebDef 85
Speed 60 (down from 65)
Stam 80 (from 65 default)
Dur 80
DefAwr 90 (from 80 default)
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/alonzo_mourning/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/alonzo_mourning.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alonzo_Mourning
http://www.82games.com/04MIA14D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIA14D.HTM
Notes: Missed three of the last four years (including all of 02-03)
because of a kidney ailment related to his medication. Zo sadly had to
retire because of his kidney disease, and needed a transplant ASAP,
much like Sean Elliott before him. It’s a truly heart breaking story.
Mourning is going to give it one last go this season, on a New Jersey
team that Jason Kidd aside, would like him to stay retired (they save
money if he’s deemed physically unable to play). Zo was one of the
best centers in the NBA, and on his way to the Hall of Fame before all
of this happened.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 14
Age: 35
HoF Monitor: 114
All-Star selections: 7 (1994-1997, 2000-2002, 1 start)
All-NBA First Team: 1 (98-99)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (99-00)
Defensive Player of the Year: 2 (98-99, 99-00)
All-Defensive First Team: 2 (98-99, 99-00)
Blocks King: 1 (98-99)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round
1x (70 games, 16.9 ppg)
Former Teams: Hornets (215), Heat (407), Nets (30), Raptors (0)
Current Team: Heat (19)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas (NEW-Edit)
Overall 85
Close 92
Med 71
3pt 60 (up from 56)
FT 83 (up from 80)
Layup 52 (from 55 default)
Dunk 67 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 54
PostOff 85
PostDef 80
Block 87 (down from 90)
Steal 59
RebOff 90
RebDef 81
Speed 50
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 50 (down from 70)
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zydrunas_ilgauskas/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zydrunas_ilgauskas.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zydrunas_Ilgauskas
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CLE16D.HTM
Notes: It was always said that Big Z would be an all-star if he ever
got healthy enough to play. It took a long time, but he finally got
healthy, and is finally an all-star. Best of all, it seems the injury
problems are behind him as he has only missed six games over the last
three seasons.
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 58
All-Star selections: 2 (02-03, 04-05)
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 17.3 ppg)
Current Team: Cavaliers (413)
Brad Miller (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (down from 83)
Close 89 (from 92 default)
Med 76 (from 73 default)
3pt 79 (up from 73) (from 68 default)
FT 83 (up from 81)
Layup 64 (from 60 default)
Dunk 69 (from 70 default)
Handle 65 (up from 60)
Pass 75 (up from 65)
PostOff 80 (from 85 default)
PostDef 80
Block 69 (down from 79)
Steal 69 (down from 74)
RebOff 65 (down from 72)
RebDef 86 (from 89 default)
Speed 60
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 80 (from 75 default)
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 25 (up from 5)
Drive Tendency 40
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brad_miller/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brad_miller.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Miller_%28basketball_player%29
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC16D.HTM
Notes: Was a fantasy machine last season, behind only Shaq among
centers. His presence will help the Kings get over the loss of Divac,
but the team definitely performed better with Miller/Divac than
Webber/Miller. One of only three undrafted players to be selected to
an all-star team (the other two being Ben Wallace and John Starks)
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 60
All-Star selections: 2 (02-03, 03-04)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (32 games, 10.0
ppg)
Former Teams: Hornets (93), Bulls (105), Pacers (101)
Current Team: Kings (128)
Erick Dampier (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 82 (down from 83)
Close 82 (down from 87)
Med 60
3pt 50
FT 63 (up from 56) (from 61 default)
Layup 50
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 50
Pass 53
PostOff 80
PostDef 85
Block 86
Steal 52
RebOff 98 (up from 90)
RebDef 91
Speed 60
Stam 75
Dur 70
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 65 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 20 (down from 30)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/erick_dampier/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/erick_dampier.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erick_Dampier
http://www.82games.com/02GSW15A.HTM
http://www.82games.com/03GSW18D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04DAL14D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL14D.HTM
Notes: The changes Visual Concepts made to their updated Erick Dampier
in 2K4 were exactly the same as the changes I made. Maybe I’ve got
fans in high places? Anyway, Dampier had a breakout season (in his
free agent year, no surprise), which likely means it’s back to sucking.
He’ll be quite old by the time his next contract year comes around
though, and he’ll likely be overpaid at some point.
Years Pro: 10
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 46
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (13 games, 7.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Pacers (72), Warriors (425)
Current Team: Mavericks (59)
Jamaal Magloire (NEW-Edit)
Overall 82
Close 84 (down from 94)
Med 60 (down from 68)
3pt 50
FT 68 (up from 60)
Layup 55
Dunk 70
Handle 55
Pass 52 (down from 54)
PostOff 80 (down from 85)
PostDef 85 (up from 80)
Block 81 (up from 74)
Steal 55
RebOff 84 (down from 89)
RebDef 95 (up from 83)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70 (down from 75)
Close Tendency 75 (down from 80)
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jamaal_magloire/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jamaal_magloire.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/jamaalmagloire.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaal_Magloire
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL15D.HTM
Notes: Was an all-star with the Hornets in 02-03, but not really an
all-star level player. He’s a solid double-double guy but not a lead
player, kind of like Tyson Chandler, but with a lot more bulk.
Years Pro: 6
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: 38
All-Star selections: 1 (03-04)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (31 games, 9.1 ppg)
Former Teams: Hornets (343)
Current Team: Bucks
Mehmet Okur
(POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
(SEE POWER FORWARD SECTION)
Andrew Bogut (NEW-Edit)
Overall 81 (up from 79)
Close 87
Med 70 (down from 73)
3pt 60
FT 63 (down from 69)
Layup 53 (from 55 default)
Dunk 73 (from 60 default)
Handle 60
Pass 64 (up from 60)
PostOff 80
PostDef 75
Block 80 (up from 75)
Steal 60 (up from 55)
RebOff 83 (up from 80)
RebDef 85 (up from 80)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 80
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 45 (down from 55)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/andrew_bogut/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/andrew_bogut.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/andrewbogut.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=70
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Bogut
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL14D.HTM
Notes: Is going to end up being the best Australian player to ever play
in the NBA. Somewhere, Luc Longley is crying.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Bucks
Eddy Curry (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (up from 80) (from 79 default)
Close 92 (up from 89)
Med 61 (down from 63)
3pt 50
FT 66 (down from 72)
Layup 59 (up from 56) (from 60 default)
Dunk 75 (up from 72) (from default)
Handle 50 (down from 60)
Pass 50 (down from 52)
PostOff 85 (from 80 default)
PostDef 80
Block 76 (down from 79)
Steal 55 (up from 53)
RebOff 83 (up from 71)
RebDef 83 (up from 75)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (down from 80)
OffAwr 80 (from 75 default)
Close Tendency 85 (up from 75)
Med Tendency 20
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 75 (up from 65)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddy_curry/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/eddy_curry.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_Curry
http://www.82games.com/04CHI14D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NYK13D.HTM
Notes: Curry was the most controversial free agent of the offseason due
to his health. The Bulls didn’t want to sign him and watch him drop
dead on the court like Reggie Lewis did with the Celtics in the early
90s.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 28
FG% King: 1 (02-03)
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Bulls (289)
Current Team: Knicks
Chris Kaman (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 81 (up from 79) (from 75 default)
Close 84 (up from 82)
Med 68
3pt 50
FT 77 (up from 66)
Layup 58 (up from 55)
Dunk 69 (from 65 default)
Handle 55
Pass 55
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 80 (up from 75) (from 70 default)
Block 80 (down from 83)
Steal 57 (up from 54)
RebOff 80 (down from 83)
RebDef 93 (up from 88)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (from 60 default)
OffAwr 70 (from 65 default)
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 20
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_kaman/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_kaman.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/chriskaman.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Kaman
http://www.82games.com/04LAC18D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAC15D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 3
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Clippers (145)
Chris Mihm (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 75)
Close 82 (up from 75)
Med 70 (up from 58)
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 70 (up from 68)
Layup 52 (from 55 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 50
Pass 53
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 80 (up from 70)
Block 86 (down from 89)
Steal 51
RebOff 85 (down from 87)
RebDef 86
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 75 (from 70 default)
DefAwr 75 (up from 65)
OffAwr 65 (up from 60)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 40
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_mihm/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_mihm.htm
http://nbadraft.net/profiles/chrismihm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Mihm
http://www.82games.com/0506/05LAL14D.HTM
Notes: Had a breakout year last season. Mihm will be the starter in LA
for quite a while it seems. It also seems like the Celtics screwed up
in choosing Mark Blount over Mihm. Looks like the Lakers didn’t get
ripped off in the Gary Payton trade like many people thought.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 6
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 23
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 5.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Cavaliers (207), Celtics (54)
Current Team: Lakers (75)
Joel Przybilla (NEW-Edit)
Overall 80 (up from 79)
Close 79
Med 57
3pt 50
FT 53 (up from 52)
Layup 50
Dunk 67 (from 60 default)
Handle 50
Pass 52 (down from 54)
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 97 (up from 96)
Steal 53
RebOff 89 (up from 84)
RebDef 88 (down from 94)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 80
DefAwr 80 (up from 75)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/joel_przybilla/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/joel_przybilla.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_pryzbilla
http://www.82games.com/04POR16D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR14D.HTM
Notes: Przybilla has come from nowhere to have a monster year. As a
starter he’s averaging 8 ppg, 9 ppg, 2 bpg, with a ridiculous .600 FG%.
Years Pro: 6
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (5 games, 0.4
ppg)
Former Teams: Bucks (141), Hawks (12)
Current Team: Blazers (76)
Theo Ratliff (NEW-Edit)
Overall 80
Close 75
Med 57 (up from 53)
3pt 50
FT 69
Layup 52 (from 60 default)
Dunk 69 (from 70 default)
Handle 50
Pass 52
PostOff 75
PostDef 90
Block 93 (down from 97)
Steal 53
RebOff 76 (up from 71)
RebDef 81 (up from 76)
Speed 65
Stam 75
Dur 70 (from 75 default)
DefAwr 90
OffAwr 60 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 20
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/theo_ratliff/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/theo_ratliff.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Ratliff
http://www.82games.com/04POR15D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR13D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 11
Age: 32
HoF Monitor: 54
All-Star selections: 1 (00-01)
All-Defensive Second Team: 2 (98-99, 03-04)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 2x, First Round 2x (21 games, 9.0 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (175), 76’ers (215), Hawks (137)
Current Team: Blazers (95)
Samuel Dalembert (NEW-Edit)
Overall 80 (down from 81)
Close 70 (down from 75)
Med 61 (up from 60)
3pt 50
FT 64 (up from 60)
Layup 54 (from 60 default)
Dunk 71 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 52
PostOff 75
PostDef 80
Block 96 (up from 91)
Steal 64
RebOff 83 (down from 86)
RebDef 94 (up from 91)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75 (up from 70)
DefAwr 80 (down from 85)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 55
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 75
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/samuel_dalembert/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/samuel_dalembert.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Dalembert
http://www.82games.com/03PHI13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/04PHI17D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI16D.HTM
Notes: Had an uneventful rookie year in 01-02, and then spent the
entire 02-03 season on the injured list after having arthoscopic left
knee surgery. Then seemingly had a breakout season out of nowhere for
the injury depleted Sixers. Signed to a rather fat contract for a team
that is already paying Allen Iverson and Chris Webber quite a bit of
money.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: 24
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (5 games, 11.6 ppg)
Current Team: 76’ers (188)
Tyson Chandler (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 80 (up from 78) (from 85 default)
Close 72 (down from 82) (from 84 default)
Med 63 (down from 68) (from 70 default)
3pt 50
FT 62 (down from 67)
Layup 62 (down from 66) (from 70 default)
Dunk 75
Handle 65
Pass 53
PostOff 70 (from 75 default)
PostDef 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default)
Block 90 (up from 87) (from 90 default)
Steal 67 (down from 72)
RebOff 92 (up from 88) (from 91 default)
RebDef 94 (up from 90) (from 96 default)
Speed 70
Stam 75 (from 85 default)
Dur 65 (from 70 default)
DefAwr 80 (up from 75) (from 85 default)
OffAwr 55 (up from 50) (from 65 default)
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 25 (down from 35)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 80
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tyson_chandler/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tyson_chandler.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/tysonchandler.htm
http://www.tysonchandler.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyson_Chandler
http://www.82games.com/04CHI13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHI13D.HTM
LINKS
Notes: Considered a Kevin Garnett type talent when he entered the draft
out of high school. He’s certainly going to have the rebounding,
athleticism, and shot blocking of KG, but not likely the shooting touch
or passing. As far as he’s come as a player, it still wasn’t worth
trading a bonafide all-star talent for Chandler. Brand is still a
20/10 player after 4 years, while it took Chandler 4 years to become
starting material.
Other Positions: SF, PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 23
HoF Monitor: 36
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 11.7 ppg)
Current Team: Bulls (261)
Nenad Krstic (NEW-Edit)
Overall 79 (up from 76)
Close 84 (up from 82)
Med 77 (up from 73)
3pt 55 (up from 50)
FT 73
Layup 57 (up from 54) (from 50 default)
Dunk 65 (up from 62) (from 60 default)
Handle 65
Pass 54
PostOff 80
PostDef 70
Block 73 (down from 79)
Steal 54
RebOff 81 (up from 79)
RebDef 81 (up from 75)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 65)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 65
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nenad_krstic/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nenad_krstic.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nenad_Krstic
http://www.82games.com/04NJN18D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05NJN14D.HTM
Notes: Nets first round pick from 2002. Became a big contributor after
Alonzo Mourning and Aaron Williams were traded. He’s still very young
and can improve in a few areas. I think he’s a good marker of progress
for Darko. Krstic is two years older, and also spent two years
overseas developing his game, and he became a contributor at age 21
(because everyone else around him got traded). Darko has to somehow
find playing time competing with three all-star big men (Big Ben,
Sheed, and McDyess).
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 2
Age: 22
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 18.3 ppg)
Current Team: Nets (75)
Lorenzen Wright (NEW-Add)
Overall 79
Close 82 (down from 84)
Med 63 (down from 66)
3pt 50
FT 66
Layup 56 (from 60 default)
Dunk 67 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 54
PostOff 80 (up from 75)
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 74 (down from 78)
Steal 64
RebOff 83 (up from 78)
RebDef 82 (down from 90)
Speed 65
Stam 70
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 30
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/lorenzen_wright/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/lorenzen_wright.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzen_Wright
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM15D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 10
Age: 30
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 3x (11 games, ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (194), Hawks (146)
Current Team: Grizzlies (258)
Nazr Mohammed
Overall 79 (down from 81)
Close 79 (up from 75)
Med 60
3pt 50
FT 67
Layup 54 (from 55 default)
Dunk 67 (from 65 default)
Handle 50
Pass 51
PostOff 75
PostDef 80
Block 80 (down from 85)
Steal 70
RebOff 96 (down from 99)
RebDef 90 (up from 88)
Speed 65
Stam 75
Dur 80
DefAwr 70 (down from 80)
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 25 (down from 35)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nazr_mohammed/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/nazr_mohammed.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazr_Mohammed
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS14D.HTM
Notes: Took Dikembe Mutombo’s starting job with the Knicks last year,
but wasn’t nearly as effective on defense. A good backup center, but
not really someone you want starting. Watching Mohammed’s wretched
“defense” all season has led to me calling him “Freeway”. I came up
with this name after the Hornets executed three alley oops against him
in the span of a few minutes. Freeway will collect great stats against
teams with a scrub center in the middle (like the Hawks or Raptors) but
is a total non-factor against a real big man. Freeway’s claim to fame
is blocking Jason Collins shot 8 times in one game (who hasn’t?)
including three times in one possession. His 53 blocks in 54 games
with the Knicks seems a bit less impressive when you take out that one
game, no?
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 7
Age: 28
HoF Monitor: 30
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (1
ring, 30 games, 6.8 ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (84), Hawks (198), Knicks (81)
Current Team: Spurs (23)
Dikembe Mutombo (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 79 (up from 78) (from 80 default)
Close 62 (up from 60)
Med 50 (down from 53)
3pt 50
FT 74 (up from 73) (from 74 default)
Layup 50
Dunk 60 (from 65 default)
Handle 50
Pass 51
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 85 (up from 80) (from 84 default)
Block 89 (down from 94)
Steal 54
RebOff 90 (down from 92)
RebDef 94
Speed 55
Stam 60
Dur 75 (up from 60)
DefAwr 85 (up from 80)
OffAwr 55 (from 65 default)
Close Tendency 45 (down from 60)
Med Tendency 15 (down from 25)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 10
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dikembe_mutombo/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dikembe_mutombo.htm
http://www.dmf.org/ (Dikembe Mutombo Foundation)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikembe_Mutombo
http://www.82games.com/04HOU21D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05HOU17D.HTM
Notes: Reason #1 why you shouldn’t take sports writers seriously.
They’re inconsistent with everything. Mutombo has been named Defensive
Player of the Year FOUR times, yet he has only made the Defensive First
Team THREE times. Explain that one, boys. Anyway, Mutombo set a
playoff record with 31 blocks in a 5 game playoff series (That’s over 6
bpg) against Seattle in 93-94. That Denver team became the first 8th
seed to ever defeat a 1st seed in the playoffs. Ranked third all-time
in blocks per game (behind Mark Eaton and Manute Bol) and fourth all-
time in blocks (behind Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Mark
Eaton). Even in a backup role, he’ll likely pass Eaton this year (he
trails Eaton by 68 blocks, Mutombo has 2,996, Eaton has 3,064). Should
get some Hall of Fame consideration when all is said and done.
Years Pro: 15
Age: 39
HoF Monitor: 110
All-Star selections: 8 (91-92, 1995-1998, 99-00, 01-02, 3 starts)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (00-01)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (97-98, 01-02)
Defensive Player of the Year: 4 (94-95, 96-97, 97-98, 00-01)
All-Defensive First Team: 3 (96-97, 97-98, 00-01)
All-Defensive Second Team: 3 (94-95, 98-99, 01-02)
Rebounds King: 2 (99-00, 00-01)
Blocks King: 3 (1994-1996)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round 4x (83
games, 10.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (391), Hawks (343), 76’ers (106), Nets (24),
Knicks (65)
Current Team: Rockets (80)
Etan Thomas (NEW-Add, POSITION CHANGED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 77)
Close 82 (down from 87)
Med 60 (down from 68)
3pt 50
FT 61 (up from 53)
Layup 62 (from 60 default)
Dunk 66 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 52
PostOff 80 (up from 70)
PostDef 80
Block 86
Steal 56
RebOff 84 (up from 81)
RebDef 85
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 70 (up from 65)
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 55 (up from 50)
Med Tendency 25 (down from 30)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/etan_thomas/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/etan_thomas.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etan_Thomas
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS13D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 27
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (8 games, ppg)
Current Team: Wizards (211)
Ike Diogu (NEW-Edit, POSITION CHANGED/EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 78 (up from 77)
Close 84
Med 70 (down from 71)
3pt 53 (down from 55)
FT 80 (down from 82) (from 79 default)
Layup 62 (from 60 default)
Dunk 68 (from 70 default)
Handle 60
Pass 55
PostOff 80
PostDef 75
Block 75
Steal 52 (up from 50)
RebOff 83 (up from 76)
RebDef 75
Speed 65
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 80
Med Tendency 50
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ike_diogu/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/ike_diogu.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/ikediogu.asp
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=81
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ike_Diogu
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW10D.HTM
Notes: Was injured to start the season, but has come on of late. He
recently became the Warriors starting center.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 1
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: 0
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors
Rasho Nesterovic
Overall 77 (down from 79)
Close 82
Med 66
3pt 50
FT 55 (up from 50)
Layup 52 (from 55 default)
Dunk 60 (from 70 default)
Handle 50
Pass 54
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 88 (down from 91)
Steal 55
RebOff 81 (down from 86)
RebDef 76 (down from 84)
Speed 60
Stam 70
Dur 80
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 10
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/radoslav_nesterovic/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/radoslav_nesterovic.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radoslav_Nesterovi%C4%87
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAS15D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round 5x (1
ring, 45 games, 4.2 ppg)
Former Teams: T’Wolves (316)
Current Team: Spurs (152)
Chris Wilcox (NEW-Add)
Overall 77 (up from 74)
Close 79 (up from 75)
Med 65 (up from 63)
3pt 50
FT 74 (up from 61)
Layup 62 (from 65 default)
Dunk 80 (up from 70)
Handle 65
Pass 54
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 75
Steal 61 (down from 64)
RebOff 80 (up from 70)
RebDef 88 (up from 85)
Speed 70
Stam 85
Dur 75
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 75 (up from 70)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 35
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_wilcox/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/chris_wilcox.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Wilcox
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SEA16D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 4
Age: 23
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Clippers (213)
Current Team: Sonics
Jake Tsakalidis
Overall 77 (up from 70)
Close 82 (up from 67)
Med 63 (up from 58)
3pt 50
FT 66
Layup 52 (up from 50) (from 60 default)
Dunk 60
Handle 50
Pass 50 (down from 54)
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 83 (up from 73)
Steal 57
RebOff 86 (up from 76)
RebDef 88 (up from 70)
Speed 60
Stam 55
Dur 80
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 50 (up from 40)
Med Tendency 10
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jake_tsakalidis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/iakovos_tsakalidis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Tsakalidis
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MEM16D.HTM
Notes: Jake is short for Iakovos. Memphis seems to like him since they
matched a 3-year offer worth 10 million from Cleveland this year. Too
bad they didn’t show it and actually use him last year. He’ll get more
playing time this year with Stromile Swift leaving.
Years Pro: 6
Age: 26
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: First Round 2x (5 games, 2.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Suns (157)
Current Team: Grizzlies (71)
Mark Blount (NEW-Edit)
Overall 77 (down from 78)
Close 84
Med 73 (up from 70)
3pt 50
FT 75 (up from 71)
Layup 52 (from 60 default)
Dunk 66 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 54 (down from 57)
PostOff 80
PostDef 80
Block 78
Steal 54
RebOff 66 (down from 72)
RebDef 74
Speed 60
Stam 75
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 75
Close Tendency 55 (up from 50)
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mark_blount/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/mark_blount.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Blount
http://www.82games.com/04BOS15D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS15D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIN16D.HTM
Notes: Quickly became Danny Ainge’s new best friend after averaging a
double double towards the end of the season.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 24
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
2x (22 games)
Former Teams: Celtics (108), Nuggets (54), Celtics (230)
Current Team: T’Wolves
Dale Davis (EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (from 79 default)
Close 75
Med 58
3pt 50
FT 61 (down from 69)
Layup 50 (from 55 default)
Dunk 63 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 54
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (up from 75) (from 80 default)
Block 82 (down from 85)
Steal 60 (down from 63)
RebOff 87 (down from 93)
RebDef 86
Speed 60 (down from 65)
Stam 60
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 70) (from 75 default)
OffAwr 60 (from 65 default)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 35 (down from 40)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 10
Dunk Tendency 45
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dale_davis/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dale_davis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Davis
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET14D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 15
Age: 36
HoF Monitor: 84
All-Star selections: 1 (99-00)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 5x, Second Round
1x, First Round 6x (121 games, 7.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Pacers (646), Blazers (313), Warriors (36), Pacers (25)
Current Team: Pistons
Brian Skinner (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 77 (down from 79)
Close 82
Med 61
3pt 50
FT 57
Layup 55 (from 60 default)
Dunk 71 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 55
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 80 (down from 86)
Steal 63 (down from 73)
RebOff 82 (down from 92)
RebDef 82 (down from 88)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 75 (from 70 default)
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 60
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brian_skinner/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brian_skinner.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Skinner
http://www.82games.com/0506/05SAC13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05POR14D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 8
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 26
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 2x (17 games, 2.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Clippers (93), Cavaliers (65), 76’ers (77), Bucks (56),
76’ers (24), Kings (63)
Current Team: Blazers
Brendan Haywood
Overall 76 (up from 73)
Close 82 (up from 75)
Med 55 (up from 50)
3pt 50
FT 61
Layup 50
Dunk 62 (from 70 default)
Handle 50
Pass 53
PostOff 75
PostDef 80 (up from 75)
Block 87 (down from 89)
Steal 62 (down from 66)
RebOff 88
RebDef 80
Speed 60 (up from 55)
Stam 75
Dur 75 (up from 70)
DefAwr 70 (up from 60)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 25
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/brendan_haywood/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/brendan_haywood.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Haywood
http://www.82games.com/0506/05WAS14D.HTM
Notes: I’m sure the only reason MJ was interested in Haywood was the
Tar Heel connection, but he turned out to be one of Jordan’s best
acquisitions.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: 25
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x (10 games, 10.6 ppg)
Current Team: Wizards (288)
Zaza Pachulia (NEW-Edit, EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 76 (from 75 default)
Close 79
Med 63
3pt 50
FT 73 (up from 71)
Layup 62 (from 60 default)
Dunk 67 (from 70 default)
Handle 65
Pass 55
PostOff 75 (up from 70)
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 66 (down from 75)
Steal 72
RebOff 90 (from 79 default)
RebDef 82 (from 84 default)
Speed 65
Stam 80
Dur 70
DefAwr 70
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 55 (up from 40)
Med Tendency 30 (up from 20)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 45 (down from 60)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/zaza_pachulia/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/zaur_pachulia.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/zaurpachulia.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaza_Pachulia
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ATL14D.HTM
Notes: Was drafted by the Bobcats in the expansion draft and traded to
the Bucks for a second round pick. He then signed a bargain contract
with Atlanta to be their starting center.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Magic (59), Bucks (74)
Current Team: Hawks
Jeff Foster
Overall 76 (up from 72)
Close 67 (up from 60)
Med 58
3pt 52 (up from 50)
FT 63
Layup 60
Dunk 74 (from 70 default)
Handle 55
Pass 53
PostOff 70
PostDef 80 (up from 70)
Block 64 (up from 54)
Steal 68
RebOff 99 (up from 94)
RebDef 94
Speed 65 (up from 60)
Stam 80
Dur 80 (up from 75)
DefAwr 75 (up from 70)
OffAwr 65 (down from 70)
Close Tendency 50
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jeff_foster/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/jeff_foster.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Foster
http://www.82games.com/04IND16D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND13D.HTM
Notes: Was second in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds per minute in 03-04
behind Erick Dampier.
Years Pro: 7
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 25
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x, First Round
3x (44 games, 4.1 ppg)
Current Team: Pacers (392)
Dan Gadzuric (NEW-Edit)
Overall 76 (down from 78)
Close 70 (down from 75)
Med 55 (down from 58)
3pt 50
FT 51 (down from 54)
Layup 52 (from 55 default)
Dunk 75 (up from 70)
Handle 55 (up from 50)
Pass 52 (up from 51)
PostOff 70 (down from 75)
PostDef 75 (up from 70)
Block 89
Steal 64
RebOff 89 (down from 99)
RebDef 85 (down from 95)
Speed 65 (up from 60)
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 60 (up from 55)
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 15
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 65
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dan_gadzuric/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/dan_gadzuric.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Gadzuric
http://www.82games.com/04MIL16D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05MIL13D.HTM
Notes:
Years Pro: 4
Age: 27
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (1 games, 4.0 ppg)
Current Team: Bucks (205)
Adonal Foyle (NEW-Edit, EDITED FROM ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD)
Overall 75 (down from 77) (from 82 default)
Close 67 (from 75 default)
Med 57 (from 60 default)
3pt 50
FT 60 (up from 56)
Layup 55
Dunk 63 (from 65 default)
Handle 55
Pass 53
PostOff 70
PostDef 85 (from 90 default)
Block 92 (down from 97)
Steal 54
RebOff 79 (down from 84)
RebDef 80 (down from 85)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 80 (from 90 default)
OffAwr 55 (from 65 default)
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 15
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 10
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/adonal_foyle/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/adonal_foyle.htm
http://www.adonalfoyle.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adonal_Foyle
http://www.82games.com/0506/05GSW15D.HTM
Notes: Nicholai’s favorite player, he once saw him score 780 points in
a game. Notably drafted ahead of Tracy McGrady. Why the hell did the
Warriors re-sign this guy to such a huge contract? He’s done nothing
in his career; he’s a total Jim McIlvaine. They couldn’t afford to pay
Antawn Jamison, Gilbert Arenas, or Erick Dampier, but they broke the
bank on this guy and Derek Fisher?
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor: 28
Playoff Experience: None
Current Team: Warriors (516)
Steven Hunter (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (down from 77)
Close 75 (down from 82)
Med 56 (down from 58)
3pt 50
FT 53 (up from 50)
Layup 53 (from 60 default)
Dunk 72 (up from 69) (from 70 default)
Handle 50
Pass 50 (down from 52)
PostOff 75
PostDef 80
Block 89 (down from 96)
Steal 50 (down from 51)
RebOff 83
RebDef 73 (down from 75)
Speed 65 (up from 60)
Stam 85
Dur 80
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 15 (down from 25)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 70
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steven_hunter/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/steven_hunter.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Hunter
http://www.82games.com/0506/05PHI14D.HTM
Notes: Hunter was second in the league in blocks per minute, but he has
no other skills. To put it in perspective, Hunter had 4 steals and 13
assists in 1046 minutes (76 games) last year, playing for the high
tempo Suns no less (more possessions = more stat opportunities).
Years Pro: 5
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, First Round 1x (22 games, 3.0
ppg)
Former Teams: Magic (145), Suns (76)
Current Team: 76’ers
Darko Milicic (NEW-Edit)
Overall 75 (up from 71)
Close 82
Med 71
3pt 50
FT 57 (down from 67)
Layup 64 (from 70 default)
Dunk 67 (from 65 default)
Handle 60
Pass 55 (up from 53)
PostOff 75
PostDef 70
Block 95 (up from 75)
Steal 59 (up from 56)
RebOff 71 (up from 63)
RebDef 78 (up from 75)
Speed 65 (up from 60)
Stam 80
Dur 70
DefAwr 65
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 60
Med Tendency 60
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darko_milicic/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/darko_milicic.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/darkomilicic.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darko_Milicic
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DET13D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL17D.HTM
Notes: Was the youngest player in the league his rookie year, in fact I
think he was the youngest in league history since he had to get special
permission from David Stern to bend the rules so he could enter the
draft (actually second youngest, Jermaine O’Neal was youngest, but only
international players had to go through certain age restrictions). I
guess the question we’ll never know the answer to is – If Detroit knew
they were going to get Rasheed Wallace, would they have drafted Carmelo
Anthony instead? Since they won the title without Melo, it doesn’t
appear that they needed him, but with Sheed, Big Ben, and now Antonio
McDyess, there isn’t exactly PT on the horizon for Darko. Not much
went right for Darko in his rookie year. He shot .262 from the field,
but still won a ring with Detroit. Even that wasn’t without drawback,
as he injured himself in the waning minutes of garbage time in game
five, which led to him missing the Olympics (a stage that would have
been a good look at what the kid can really do). The Darko era in
Detroit mercifully came to an end as he was traded to Orlando, where he
could form a twin towers dynasty with Dwight Howard, or flop
altogether.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 3
Age: 20
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x (1 ring, 17 games, 0.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (96)
Current Team: Magic
Kendrick Perkins
Overall 75 (up from 72)
Close 65
Med 58 (down from 61)
3pt 50
FT 62 (down from 64)
Layup 50 (from 55 default)
Dunk 62 (from 60 default)
Handle 55
Pass 54
PostOff 75
PostDef 75
Block 90 (up from 83)
Steal 56
RebOff 95 (up from 84)
RebDef 92 (up from 87)
Speed 60
Stam 80
Dur 70
DefAwr 60 (up from 55)
OffAwr 55 (down from 60)
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 15 (down from 20)
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 20
Dunk Tendency 50
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kendrick_perkins/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/kendrick_perkins.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/kendrickperkins.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Perkins
http://www.82games.com/0506/05BOS12A.HTM
Notes: Perkins will eventually make the Celtics forget about Chris
Mihm. Not that there was much to remember.
Years Pro: 3
Age: 21
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (6 games, 1.5 ppg)
Current Team: Celtics (70)
DeSagana Diop (EDITED IN ONLINE ROSTER DOWNLOAD
Overall 74 (up from 70) (from 62 default)
Close 55 (up from 50)
Med 53 (up from 50)
3pt 50
FT 50
Layup 50
Dunk 63 (up from 60) (from 65 default)
Handle 55
Pass 53 (down from 55)
PostOff 70
PostDef 80 (up from 70)
Block 96 (from 77 default)
Steal 63
RebOff 88 (up from 84)
RebDef 83 (up from 71)
Speed 60
Stam 70 (up from 55)
Dur 70 (up from 60)
DefAwr 80 (from 50 default)
OffAwr 50
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 10
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 10
Dunk Tendency 55
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/desagana_diop/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/desagana_diop.htm
http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/saganadiop.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeSagana_Diop
http://www.82games.com/0506/05DAL15D.HTM
Notes: Was supposed to be one of those high school versions of Shaq.
It takes more than being 300 pounds to be a good center. Diop has
actually gotten better since LOSING weight. He’s down to 280 pounds,
and he’s a quicker defender because of it. He soon might be the
starting center in Dallas if Erick Dampier keeps sucking.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 5
Age: 24
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Cavaliers (193)
Current Team: Mavericks
Primoz Brezec (NEW-Edit)
Overall 74
Close 87 (up from 79)
Med 73 (up from 71)
3pt 50
FT 74 (down from 75)
Layup 52 (up from 50)
Dunk 62 (from 60 default)
Handle 55 (up from 50)
Pass 54
PostOff 80
PostDef 70
Block 70 (down from 75)
Steal 54
RebOff 81 (down from 86)
RebDef 78
Speed 55
Stam 80
Dur 75
DefAwr 60
OffAwr 70
Close Tendency 75
Med Tendency 30
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 15
Dunk Tendency 40 (down from 50)
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/primoz_brezec/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/primoz_brezec.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primoz_Brezec
http://www.82games.com/04CHA19D.HTM
http://www.82games.com/0506/05CHA16D.HTM
Notes: Brezec went from a no-name scrub to a legit starting center.
The Bobcats certainly have to be pleased with what they got in the
expansion draft.
Years Pro: 5
Age: 26
HoF Monitor: N/A
Playoff Experience: None
Former Teams: Pacers (62)
Current Team: Bobcats (72)
Tony Battie
Overall 74 (up from 70)
Close 67 (up from 50)
Med 70 (up from 50)
3pt 55 (up from 50)
FT 69 (down from 72)
Layup 54 (up from 51) (from 55 default)
Dunk 62 (from 65 default)
Handle 55
Pass 52
PostOff 70
PostDef 80
Block 79 (down from 84)
Steal 54
RebOff 78 (up from 68)
RebDef 82 (down from 89)
Speed 65
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 75 (up from 65)
OffAwr 60
Close Tendency 40
Med Tendency 35
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 25
Dunk Tendency 40
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/tony_battie/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/tony_battie.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Battie
http://www.82games.com/0506/05ORL13D.HTM
Notes:
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 9
Age: 29
HoF Monitor: 36
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 1x (26 games,
6.3 ppg)
Former Teams: Nuggets (65), Celtics (336), Cavaliers (50)
Current Team: Magic (81)
Scot Pollard
Overall 74 (up from 73)
Close 65 (up from 62)
Med 58
3pt 50
FT 71 (up from 67)
Layup 59 (from 55 default)
Dunk 64 (from 65 default)
Handle 55
Pass 53 (up from 52)
PostOff 70
PostDef 75
Block 76
Steal 76
RebOff 84
RebDef 84 (up from 79)
Speed 65
Stam 75
Dur 75
DefAwr 75
OffAwr 65
Close Tendency 45
Med Tendency 15
3pt Tendency 0
Drive Tendency 10
Dunk Tendency 35
LINKS
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/scot_pollard/index.html
http://www.hoopshype.com/players/scot_pollard.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scot_Pollard
http://www.82games.com/0506/05IND15D.HTM
Notes: Very effective backup in Sacramento, but hasn’t gotten much
playing time in Indiana.
Other Positions: PF
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
HoF Monitor:
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 3x, First Round
2x (53 games, 3.2 ppg)
Former Teams: Pistons (33), Hawks (0), Kings (272)
Current Team: Pacers (110)
Michael Doleac
Overall 74 (down from 77)
Close 7