Hollinger Player Projections - Small Forward
1LeBron James
LeBron James
2012-13 Current PER: 31.67
League Average Comparison: +16.67
Projected PER: 29.69
2011-12 PER: 30.80

Scouting report + Bruising wing with a point guard's handle and a center's body. Deadly at rim. + Solid outside shooter who has added left-block post game ... Complete Profile
2Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant
2012-13 Current PER: 28.35
League Average Comparison: +13.35
Projected PER: 26.11
2011-12 PER: 26.26

Scouting report + Tall, long-armed scoring prodigy with unblockable release. Deadly in transition. + Great foul shooter. Lacks strength. Str ... Complete Profile
3Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony
2012-13 Current PER: 24.83
League Average Comparison: +9.83
Projected PER: 20.61
2011-12 PER: 21.15

Scouting report + Dominant power forward masquerading as a 3. Elite scorer with great handle. + Average shooter who will force it. Can ove ... Complete Profile
4Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce
2012-13 Current PER: 19.14
League Average Comparison: +4.14
Projected PER: 17.77
2011-12 PER: 19.69

Scouting report + Multifaceted scoring threat who can pull up or drive to the basket. Draws fouls. + Excellent midrange shooter off the drib ... Complete Profile
5Kenneth Faried
Kenneth Faried
2012-13 Current PER: 18.52
League Average Comparison: +3.52
Projected PER: 21.04
2011-12 PER: 21.93

Scouting report + Undersized 4 with boundless energy. Great rebounder who flies off floor. + Mainly a dunker on offense. Has no post game at ... Complete Profile
6Ersan Ilyasova
Ersan Ilyasova
2012-13 Current PER: 18.37
League Average Comparison: +3.37
Projected PER: 18.82
2011-12 PER: 20.55

Scouting report + Pick-and-pop big man who can play physical and rebound. Will force shots. + Limited leaping ability. Doesn't block shots a ... Complete Profile
7Josh Smith
Josh Smith
2012-13 Current PER: 17.82
League Average Comparison: +2.82
Projected PER: 19.86
2011-12 PER: 21.14

Scouting report + High-flying lefty with underrated ballhandling skills. A terror in open court. + Mediocre shooter who forces long set shot ... Complete Profile
8Jordan Hamilton
Jordan Hamilton
2012-13 Current PER: 16.98
League Average Comparison: +1.98
Projected PER: 0.00
2011-12 PER: 14.00

Scouting report + High-scoring wing with good size and deep shooting range. + Natural scorer but in love with jump shot. Attitude also a que ... Complete Profile
9Paul George
Paul George
2012-13 Current PER: 16.84
League Average Comparison: +1.84
Projected PER: 17.42
2011-12 PER: 16.55

Scouting report + Long, smooth wing with natural scoring instincts. Can shoot and finish. + Struggled on D but showed potential. Quick hand ... Complete Profile
10Danilo Gallinari
Danilo Gallinari
2012-13 Current PER: 16.73
League Average Comparison: +1.73
Projected PER: 17.37
2011-12 PER: 16.58

Scouting report + Big, tough wing with sweet shot and attacking mentality. Straight-line driver. + Average handle but draws tons of fouls. G ... Complete Profile
11Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard
2012-13 Current PER: 16.46
League Average Comparison: +1.46
Projected PER: 18.06
2011-12 PER: 16.66

Scouting report + Long-armed wing with huge hands. Excellent rebounder for size. + Athletic finisher but average jump shooter with a slow, l ... Complete Profile
12Matt Barnes
Matt Barnes
2012-13 Current PER: 15.57
League Average Comparison: +0.57
Projected PER: 14.38
2011-12 PER: 15.55

Scouting report + Slender combo forward who runs the floor well. Good cutter. Lacks strength. + Erratic outside shooter. Weak ball handler w ... Complete Profile
13Chandler Parsons
Chandler Parsons
2012-13 Current PER: 15.33
League Average Comparison: +0.33
Projected PER: 13.73
2011-12 PER: 13.33

Scouting report + Second-year forward who has great size and athleticism for his position. + Average shooter from the floor, terrible from t ... Complete Profile
14Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler
2012-13 Current PER: 15.26
League Average Comparison: +0.26
Projected PER: 0.00
2011-12 PER: 12.48

Scouting report + Big, overachieving wing who can play tough defense. Smart, great attitude. + Middling outside shooter but drew fouls in bu ... Complete Profile
15Luol Deng
Luol Deng
2012-13 Current PER: 15.12
League Average Comparison: +0.12
Projected PER: 14.02
2011-12 PER: 14.13

Scouting report + Big, long wing who can shoot over the top of defenders. Good athlete. + Likes to go right off one dribble for the jumper. ... Complete Profile