| Hollinger Player Projections - Point Guard | ||
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Chris Paul | 2011-12 Current PER: 27.09 + Phenomenal ball handler and pick-and-roll operator who never loses dribble.League Average Comparison: +12.09 Projected PER: 23.43 2010-11 PER: 23.76 + Improved outside shooter. Can score but penetrates to pass. Makes free throws. ... Complete Profile |
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Derrick Rose | 2011-12 Current PER: 23.10 + Dynamic scoring point guard with good size and superb athleticism.League Average Comparison: +8.10 Projected PER: 23.40 2010-11 PER: 23.62 + Outstanding finisher, especially in transition. Average shooter. Excels at runners. ... Complete Profile |
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Russell Westbrook | 2011-12 Current PER: 23.00 + Freakishly athletic shoot-first guard with great burst to basket. Penetrates at will.League Average Comparison: +8.00 Projected PER: 24.60 2010-11 PER: 23.63 + Shaky outside shooter. Rarely goes left. Decisions, in-between game ... Complete Profile |
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Tony Parker | 2011-12 Current PER: 22.04 + Fleet Frenchman who excels at penetrating for short-range floaters and layups. League Average Comparison: +7.04 Projected PER: 18.87 2010-11 PER: 20.44 + Subpar outside shooter. Excels in transition. Drives to score; not a great ... Complete Profile |
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Patrick Mills | 2011-12 Current PER: 21.60 + Fast, undersized point guard with scorer's mentality. Good outside shooter.League Average Comparison: +6.60 Projected PER: 14.40 2010-11 PER: 13.04 + Very poor dribbler. Struggles to advance ball against pressure. + Lack o ... Complete Profile |
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Lou Williams | 2011-12 Current PER: 20.22 + Small, shoot-first guard with outstanding quickness and awesome shot fake.League Average Comparison: +5.22 Projected PER: 19.47 2010-11 PER: 18.93 + Draws fouls and creates shots but has a limited in-between game and mediocre J. ... Complete Profile |
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Ty Lawson | 2011-12 Current PER: 19.43 + Small, lightning-fast guard who can push tempo and penetrate in halfcourt.League Average Comparison: +4.43 Projected PER: 19.60 2010-11 PER: 17.99 + Good outside shooter but excels going to basket. Good court vision. + Quic ... Complete Profile |
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Rajon Rondo | 2011-12 Current PER: 17.55 + Long-armed, creative point guard who penetrates at will and sees floor.League Average Comparison: +2.55 Projected PER: 17.79 2010-11 PER: 17.11 + Erratic outside shooter but good short-range finisher. Terrible foul shooter..Complete Profile |
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Mike Conley | 2011-12 Current PER: 16.79 + Low-key lefty point guard with great straight-line speed. Good spot-up shooter.League Average Comparison: +1.79 Projected PER: 17.17 2010-11 PER: 15.90 + Undersized. Mediocre one-on-one defender but gets hands on the ball a lot. ... Complete Profile |
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Ramon Sessions | 2011-12 Current PER: 16.79 + Pick-and-roll point guard who sees floor well and makes short-range floaters.League Average Comparison: +1.79 Projected PER: 18.19 2010-11 PER: 19.01 + Not a great athlete but excellent feel for game on offense. Poor outside sho ... Complete Profile |
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Devin Harris | 2011-12 Current PER: 16.08 + Lightning-quick guard. Gets to basket at will and constantly draws fouls.League Average Comparison: +1.08 Projected PER: 16.68 2010-11 PER: 17.22 + Mediocre outside shooter. Doesn't see floor well and tends to dominate ball. Complete Profile |
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Mo Williams | 2011-12 Current PER: 15.02 + Score-first point guard who likes midrange jumpers off dribble. Quick release.League Average Comparison: +0.02 Projected PER: 13.50 2010-11 PER: 13.93 + Has improved court vision and distribution. Good 3-point shooter off catch. ... Complete Profile |
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Andre Miller | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.84 + Big, crafty point guard with outstanding left-block post game. Good rebounder.League Average Comparison: -0.16 Projected PER: 15.71 2010-11 PER: 17.89 + Best alley-oop passer in game. Struggles to stay in front of quick guards.< ... Complete Profile |
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Jrue Holiday | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.74 + Big, quick point guard with defensive talent, but struggles to fight past screens.League Average Comparison: -0.26 Projected PER: 16.59 2010-11 PER: 15.49 + Developing offensive force with point guard skills and ability to get t ... Complete Profile |
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Jameer Nelson | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.66 + Small, strong pick-and-roll point guard who shoots very well off dribble.League Average Comparison: -0.34 Projected PER: 15.30 2010-11 PER: 15.47 + Can take hit and finish despite size. Solid, steady passer and ballhandler. ... Complete Profile |