Stephenson isn't backup point. PG or CJ Watson are.
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2013-14 NBA Oct-Nov Season |OT| They can't hide the championship banners Forever
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Stephenson isn't backup point. PG or CJ Watson are.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
How many attempts at the rim and how well does PG finish?
his mid range % seems unsustainable for now but we'll see.
Marauder Shields
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From the Pacers games I've seen recently Stephenson seems to be used more as the back-up point with Watson more as an off-ball shooter. Then again I don't watch all their games so I could be wrong.
Black Mamba
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Stepehenson has played the primary playmaker position for Indy a lot this year. He even leads the team in assists.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Just your point is wrong
LegendofJoe
Member
I am insanely jealous of the Pacers. What I wouldn't give to have an organization capable of developing players like they do...
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Dynasty told me it's not MJs fault
Not even the Pacers could have developed Kwame.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Wow, Otto Porter actually practiced this week.
Checking NBA.com since BR doesn't have shot locations yet, he's actually not getting many close shots and not converting there very well. Only 23% of his shots have been at close range and he's shooting 52.6% on shots there. Maybe he's really improved his shooting, but there is probably a decent bit of luck to his start even if his shot is probably better and though he's getting to the line a lot more.
Checking NBA.com since BR doesn't have shot locations yet, he's actually not getting many close shots and not converting there very well. Only 23% of his shots have been at close range and he's shooting 52.6% on shots there. Maybe he's really improved his shooting, but there is probably a decent bit of luck to his start even if his shot is probably better and though he's getting to the line a lot more.
He's also almost doubled his turn overs.
I like lance. I think he's good. I think he or granger need to be playing super high level ball for the pacers to come out of the east. And i think at this point, thats more likely of Lance.
But he's still so damn raw an unfinished.
CherryWoodFuton
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Yea I can see Paul George get the MVP if Indiana does get number 1 seed. He's like Iggy on roids
Blackace
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Black Mamba
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No, he hasn't, once you account for increased minutes.
His TOV% went from 14.4 to 16.5%.
Regardless, the article explains that he's used as their primary playmaker, especially with PG on the bench. So the claim he's the backup point guard is accurate.
You gave me a raw increase in assists, i gave you a raw increase in TO's.
Take your pick.
I lol'd.
They really aren't that similar.
PG's ceiling is also insane. He's only 23 and will be 24 during the play offs next year.
The argument wasn't that Stephenson is a good backup point, just that he effectively plays the backup point.
I don't think talking about an increase in TO's refutes that argument.
I acceded that point already, and was commenting on the "leading the team in assists" part.
I'll clarify further. I like lance. I want to know more about his game. But his increase in Assists doesn't seem to stem from some new found play making ability, those numbers seem to indicate its just come from handling the ball more. He's not now some super efficient ball handler.
Guy is 23, won't be 24 till next season. He's got time, but he's still so damn raw and unfinished. He really needs to learn to play under control.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Diprosalic
Banned
the heat have such an easy schedule until december. Two games each against the Bobcats and Magic and additionally play against Phoenix, Sixers, Celtics, Bucks and Cavs. The Heat also have games against the Wizards, Hawks and two against the Raptors.
(not saying they aren't good)
hahaha
The player tracker on NBA.com is friggin incredible. Wow
Lebron James Only has 40 catch-and-shoot points. But his eFG% is a ridiculous 83.3%
By contrast KD has 41 catch-and-shoot points. But his eFG% is a dismal 38.7%
I guess the idea that KD is used best to come off screens and shoot 3's is way off base.
Lebron Pull Up Shot eFG% is only 40.8% and KD's is 52.8%
Lebron James Only has 40 catch-and-shoot points. But his eFG% is a ridiculous 83.3%
By contrast KD has 41 catch-and-shoot points. But his eFG% is a dismal 38.7%
I guess the idea that KD is used best to come off screens and shoot 3's is way off base.
Lebron Pull Up Shot eFG% is only 40.8% and KD's is 52.8%
Black Mamba
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No, I said he leads the team in assists. I never said he doubled it. I posted an analysis that said he doubled it and gave the caveat in 6 more minutes (hence, NOT raw).
If there's one thing the Kings need it's more scorers.
I'm personally hoping they trade for Barbosa. Or sign him if he's not in the league still.
They need more combo guards.
This makes no sense...Bosh, Ryan Anderson, Courtney Lee and Marcus Morris and like 60 other guys are better pull up jump shooters than Lebron James?
Top 6 guys in the league in Pull Up Shot point totals so far are CP3, Lillard, Curry, Irving, Jennings, and PG. Of those, PG has the highest eFG% and a DISMAL 3pt fg% of 24%. Significantly lower than anyone else, which means his pull up jumper from mid range must be amazingly efficient. Considering how often he takes it, he might be the best pull up jump shooter from mid range and long 2 in the entire league at this point.
Top 6 guys in the league in Pull Up Shot point totals so far are CP3, Lillard, Curry, Irving, Jennings, and PG. Of those, PG has the highest eFG% and a DISMAL 3pt fg% of 24%. Significantly lower than anyone else, which means his pull up jumper from mid range must be amazingly efficient. Considering how often he takes it, he might be the best pull up jump shooter from mid range and long 2 in the entire league at this point.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I wonder if Rockets fans still think Asik is enough for Anderson. Really can't see the Pelicans trading him.
Herpes Reasons
Banned
let's get this tank back on track. dont cock it up, wizards.
fuck d'antoni and his inflating stats offense.
fuck d'antoni and his inflating stats offense.
Why would we want Anderson when we have T. Jones.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I'm not mad at the lakers doing right by Kobe. Good job
RockTurtle
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butterfingers on the lakers
Oh i see.
Well, he's only taking 1.8 a game vs 8.9 pull ups.
And that puts him towards the bottom in the top 10.
Melo is the more surprising number @ 1.3
ratcliffja
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I figured this would be the most likely win for the nets for a while.Raptors vs. Nets!
#1 in the Atlantic division taking on the worst team in the Atlantic...
Herpes Reasons
Banned
farmar is so fucking dirty.
on my chest bro.
on my chest bro.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Kobe is basically the Ye of basketball
Liquidsnake
Banned
Lakers lock to get Carmelo.
Book it.
Book it.
The dream is dead
Marauder Shields
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I dunno. Lakers tank still have the Kobe comeback up their sleeve.
LegendofJoe
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*punches wall in vain
Watching the Wizards game though and they look pretty good on offense, not so much on the other end...
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Congrats,I guess?
Bosh was the best 16-23 feet shooter in the league last year.He's amazing and he's officially added a 40%+ three point shot.
MorisUkunRasik
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He's alive and disappointed in Dwight Howard.
Xplatformer
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Go WARRIORS!!!!! (stop bleeping losing)
Go Lakers!
Go Lakers!