| Hollinger Player Projections - Center | ||
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Dwight Howard | 2011-12 Current PER: 24.29 + Dominant physical force who overpowers foes with strength and athleticism.League Average Comparison: +9.29 Projected PER: 26.14 2010-11 PER: 26.13 + Awesome defensive player. Blocks shots, covers pick-and-roll and owns boards.Complete Profile |
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Andrew Bynum | 2011-12 Current PER: 23.00 + Huge post weapon who can establish deep position and score from short range. League Average Comparison: +8.00 Projected PER: 20.38 2010-11 PER: 21.14 + Excellent shot-blocker. Won't rotate to perimeter but protects basket. ... Complete Profile |
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Al Jefferson | 2011-12 Current PER: 22.88 + Left-block post scorer with huge hands. Needs to improve versus double-team.League Average Comparison: +7.88 Projected PER: 19.25 2010-11 PER: 20.20 + Arsenal includes jump hook to 12 feet, great shot fake, and lethal drop step. ... Complete Profile |
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Tim Duncan | 2011-12 Current PER: 22.60 + Low-post technician with midrange bank shot and variety of short hooks. League Average Comparison: +7.60 Projected PER: 21.27 2010-11 PER: 21.94 + Has defensive value due to smarts and very long arms, but has lost quickness. ... Complete Profile |
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JaVale McGee | 2011-12 Current PER: 19.90 + Phenomenal shot-blocking force who awes with athleticism for his size.League Average Comparison: +4.90 Projected PER: 17.26 2010-11 PER: 17.42 + Runs floor well and can make short-range jumpers. Good outlet passer. + Minus ... Complete Profile |
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Joakim Noah | 2011-12 Current PER: 19.59 + Energetic, hustling center who crashes boards, runs floor and defends.League Average Comparison: +4.59 Projected PER: 17.87 2010-11 PER: 18.83 + Strong help defender and great teammate. Emphatic finisher around basket. + Po ... Complete Profile |
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Al Horford | 2011-12 Current PER: 19.01 + Elite big man with great midrange shot. Can run floor, handle, pass and finish.League Average Comparison: +4.01 Projected PER: 20.34 2010-11 PER: 20.78 + Developing post game. Needs to improve left hand and utilize more fakes.Complete Profile |
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Tyson Chandler | 2011-12 Current PER: 18.66 + Long, mobile big man who alters shots and controls defensive boards.League Average Comparison: +3.66 Projected PER: 16.70 2010-11 PER: 18.44 + No post game. Improved foul shooter. Strong finisher around basket. + Runs floor ... Complete Profile |
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Marc Gasol | 2011-12 Current PER: 18.41 + Skilled, unselfish center who can score from left block with hook or baseline J.League Average Comparison: +3.41 Projected PER: 16.54 2010-11 PER: 16.88 + Average defender and rebounder. Gained weight; conditioning an issue. ... Complete Profile |
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Spencer Hawes | 2011-12 Current PER: 18.19 + Skilled 7-footer who shies away from contact. Likes to shoot long jumpers.League Average Comparison: +3.19 Projected PER: 13.96 2010-11 PER: 12.84 + Greatly improved rebounding. Has decent post game but rarely displays it. ... Complete Profile |
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DeAndre Jordan | 2011-12 Current PER: 16.39 + Big left-handed center who is devastating finisher and shot-blocker.League Average Comparison: +1.39 Projected PER: 14.74 2010-11 PER: 14.81 + Has no real moves besides dunks. Poor ball handler. Terrible foul shooter. + Def ... Complete Profile |
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Marreese Speights | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.12 + Excellent midrange jump shooter with fairly quick release. Shoots every time. League Average Comparison: -0.88 Projected PER: 16.03 2010-11 PER: 15.39 + Big build, may need to lose weight. Decent rebounder. Unmotivated defender. ... Complete Profile |
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Zaza Pachulia | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.04 + Physical big man who attacks rim. Struggles to finish but draws lots of fouls. League Average Comparison: -0.96 Projected PER: 11.80 2010-11 PER: 12.42 + Right-hand driver. Plays below rim but moves well for size. Makes short ju ... Complete Profile |
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Omer Asik | 2011-12 Current PER: 13.44 + Mobile big man with great defensive awareness and shot-blocking skill.League Average Comparison: -1.56 Projected PER: 12.00 2010-11 PER: 11.82 + Mistake-prone offensive player. Brings ball down around basket. Can finish. + ... Complete Profile |
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Timofey Mozgov | 2011-12 Current PER: 13.28 + Foul-prone big man who can battle on blocks and hit open 15-footer.League Average Comparison: -1.72 Projected PER: 11.10 2010-11 PER: 10.85 + Bad ballhandler who is prone to turnovers. Has limited post game. + Runs floor we ... Complete Profile |