| Hollinger Player Projections - Shooting Guard | ||
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Dwyane Wade | 2011-12 Current PER: 26.37 + Electrifying wing with blinding quickness and quick leaping ability.League Average Comparison: +11.37 Projected PER: 25.03 2010-11 PER: 25.65 + Great at splitting pick-and-roll. Poor shooter but draws heaps of fouls with fakes. ... Complete Profile |
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Kobe Bryant | 2011-12 Current PER: 21.95 + Devastating post-up guard who makes midrange jumpers over top of defense.League Average Comparison: +6.95 Projected PER: 21.31 2010-11 PER: 23.94 + Excellent ballhandler for size. Sees floor, can create and finish. Natural score ... Complete Profile |
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Andre Iguodala | 2011-12 Current PER: 17.59 + Elite athlete who ranks among best perimeter defenders in basketball.League Average Comparison: +2.59 Projected PER: 16.70 2010-11 PER: 17.30 + Dominant in transition due to handle, hops, speed and passing skills. + Average ... Complete Profile |
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Jason Terry | 2011-12 Current PER: 15.80 + Fast combo guard with deadly midrange jump shot, especially going right. League Average Comparison: +0.80 Projected PER: 15.14 2010-11 PER: 15.93 + Not a true point guard but capable of creating off dribble. Abysmal rebounder.Complete Profile |
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Tony Allen | 2011-12 Current PER: 15.70 + League's best perimeter defender. Smothering, handsy approach can yield fouls.League Average Comparison: +0.70 Projected PER: 15.94 2010-11 PER: 18.40 + Athletic; can get to rim and make plays. Poor ball handler prone to turnove ... Complete Profile |
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J.R. Smith | 2011-12 Current PER: 15.27 + Talented, pouty guard with unlimited shooting range. Great leaping ability.League Average Comparison: +0.27 Projected PER: 15.95 2010-11 PER: 16.43 + Makes poor decisions, takes terrible shots and doesn't play any defense. ... Complete Profile |
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J.J. Redick | 2011-12 Current PER: 15.14 + Deep-shooting wing who likes to use shot fakes to attack and draw fouls.League Average Comparison: +0.14 Projected PER: 12.55 2010-11 PER: 12.89 + Vastly improved defensive player. Undersized but good fundamentals. + Solid ... Complete Profile |
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Ray Allen | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.83 + All-time great outside shooter who excels at moving off screens for jumpers.League Average Comparison: -0.17 Projected PER: 13.31 2010-11 PER: 16.42 + Average athlete but good handle for size. Subpar defender but competes. Complete Profile |
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Arron Afflalo | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.76 + Tough, defensive-minded wing who is excellent spot-up shooter. Good handle.League Average Comparison: -0.24 Projected PER: 12.33 2010-11 PER: 13.61 + Average athlete. Will attack off dribble but not a good finisher or passer. Complete Profile |
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O.J. Mayo | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.76 + Scoring wing with accurate jumper. Good off curls. More scorer than shooter.League Average Comparison: -0.24 Projected PER: 14.22 2010-11 PER: 12.66 + Good ball handler but lacks burst. Average passer. Has strength to finish at ... Complete Profile |
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Leandro Barbosa | 2011-12 Current PER: 14.06 + Speedy guard who can blow by opponents in transition, especially going left.League Average Comparison: -0.94 Projected PER: 15.03 2010-11 PER: 15.36 + Good shooter with low release. Will dominate ball and make bad decisions. ... Complete Profile |
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Willie Green | 2011-12 Current PER: 13.93 + Midrange shooter who rarely draws fouls or makes 3s. Drives to score, not pass.League Average Comparison: -1.07 Projected PER: 10.69 2010-11 PER: 10.84 + Good quickness for size and decent defender. Poor rebounder. A bit undersi ... Complete Profile |
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Tracy McGrady | 2011-12 Current PER: 13.69 + Sleepy-eyed wing with great handle and passing ability for size.League Average Comparison: -1.31 Projected PER: 13.64 2010-11 PER: 14.91 + Inconsistent due to injuries; looks athletic one night, dead-legged the next. + Aver ... Complete Profile |
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Vince Carter | 2011-12 Current PER: 13.61 + Formerly athletic, high-flying guard who has lost considerable burst and lift.League Average Comparison: -1.39 Projected PER: 12.75 2010-11 PER: 14.89 + Good outside shooter off catch. Tends to shy from contact near basket. ... Complete Profile |
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Kyle Korver | 2011-12 Current PER: 13.59 + Long-range shooting wing with good size. Good shooter off curls.League Average Comparison: -1.41 Projected PER: 12.00 2010-11 PER: 13.01 + Struggles in one-on-one defense but solid overall. Strong and has fast hands. + Won' ... Complete Profile |