| Hollinger Player Projections - Small Forward | ||
| 1 | 
LeBron James | 2012-13 Current PER: 31.67 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 ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +16.67 Projected PER: 29.69 2011-12 PER: 30.80 |
| 2 | 
Kevin Durant | 2012-13 Current PER: 28.35 Scouting report
+ Tall, long-armed scoring prodigy with unblockable release. Deadly in transition.
+ Great foul shooter. Lacks strength. Str ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +13.35 Projected PER: 26.11 2011-12 PER: 26.26 |
| 3 | 
Carmelo Anthony | 2012-13 Current PER: 24.83
Scouting report
+ Dominant power forward masquerading as a 3. Elite scorer with great handle.
+ Average shooter who will force it. Can ove ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +9.83 Projected PER: 20.61 2011-12 PER: 21.15 |
| 4 | 
Paul Pierce | 2012-13 Current PER: 19.14 Scouting report
+ Multifaceted scoring threat who can pull up or drive to the basket. Draws fouls.
+ Excellent midrange shooter off the drib ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +4.14 Projected PER: 17.77 2011-12 PER: 19.69 |
| 5 | 
Kenneth Faried | 2012-13 Current PER: 18.52 Scouting report
+ Undersized 4 with boundless energy. Great rebounder who flies off floor.
+ Mainly a dunker on offense. Has no post game at ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +3.52 Projected PER: 21.04 2011-12 PER: 21.93 |
| 6 | 
Ersan Ilyasova | 2012-13 Current PER: 18.37 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 ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +3.37 Projected PER: 18.82 2011-12 PER: 20.55 |
| 7 | 
Josh Smith | 2012-13 Current PER: 17.82 Scouting report
+ High-flying lefty with underrated ballhandling skills. A terror in open court.
+ Mediocre shooter who forces long set shot ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +2.82 Projected PER: 19.86 2011-12 PER: 21.14 |
| 8 | 
Jordan Hamilton | 2012-13 Current PER: 16.98 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 ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +1.98 Projected PER: 0.00 2011-12 PER: 14.00 |
| 9 | 
Paul George | 2012-13 Current PER: 16.84 Scouting report
+ Long, smooth wing with natural scoring instincts. Can shoot and finish.
+ Struggled on D but showed potential. Quick hand ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +1.84 Projected PER: 17.42 2011-12 PER: 16.55 |
| 10 | 
Danilo Gallinari | 2012-13 Current PER: 16.73 Scouting report
+ Big, tough wing with sweet shot and attacking mentality. Straight-line driver.
+ Average handle but draws tons of fouls. G ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +1.73 Projected PER: 17.37 2011-12 PER: 16.58 |
| 11 | 
Kawhi Leonard | 2012-13 Current PER: 16.46 Scouting report
+ Long-armed wing with huge hands. Excellent rebounder for size.
+ Athletic finisher but average jump shooter with a slow, l ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +1.46 Projected PER: 18.06 2011-12 PER: 16.66 |
| 12 | 
Matt Barnes | 2012-13 Current PER: 15.57 Scouting report
+ Slender combo forward who runs the floor well. Good cutter. Lacks strength.
+ Erratic outside shooter. Weak ball handler w ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +0.57 Projected PER: 14.38 2011-12 PER: 15.55 |
| 13 | 
Chandler Parsons | 2012-13 Current PER: 15.33 Scouting report
+ Second-year forward who has great size and athleticism for his position.
+ Average shooter from the floor, terrible from t ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +0.33 Projected PER: 13.73 2011-12 PER: 13.33 |
| 14 | 
Jimmy Butler | 2012-13 Current PER: 15.26 Scouting report
+ Big, overachieving wing who can play tough defense. Smart, great attitude.
+ Middling outside shooter but drew fouls in bu ... Complete ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +0.26 Projected PER: 0.00 2011-12 PER: 12.48 |
| 15 | 
Luol Deng | 2012-13 Current PER: 15.12 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 ProfileLeague Average Comparison: +0.12 Projected PER: 14.02 2011-12 PER: 14.13 |