The value of a change in scenery: 5 players having break out seasons after switching teams

Succeeding in the NBA is all about fit. If a player can’t succeed on a certain team, it’s more than likely because the team around them does not compliment their strengths. That goes for any player between Lebron James and Darius Garland. It doesn’t matter how big or small a player’s role is, if theyContinue reading “The value of a change in scenery: 5 players having break out seasons after switching teams”

Jrue Holiday is better than Ben Simmons

This comparison has picked up some traction on twitter recently and I decided to put my stamp on it. Just like all my player comparisons I’ll look at their scoring, passing, playmaking, facilitation ability, defense, impact and playoff resilience. Along with the statistics you see below I’ll include some film to amplify points that mayContinue reading “Jrue Holiday is better than Ben Simmons”

Part 2 of 3 players trending up and 3 players trending down through the beginning of the 2020-21 NBA season

Trending up: Hamidou Diallo, Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr You may know Hami’s name from the 2019 Dunk Contest but this season he is making a name for himself in the real game. Last season, he was a fringe rotation player for the Thunder and was rarely involved in their offense, as he averagedContinue reading “Part 2 of 3 players trending up and 3 players trending down through the beginning of the 2020-21 NBA season”

Khris Middleton vs. Devin Booker

This is definitely one of the tougher comparisons I’ve come along. On the one hand you have Khris Middleton who was near 50/40/90 club on solid volume, above average defense, with average playmaking, and great shot creation ability. On the other hand you have Devin Booker, who is an elite shot creator, a number oneContinue reading “Khris Middleton vs. Devin Booker”

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