So, let me get this straight. If you have the choice to start a team today, and you had a choice between Amare and Camby as your starting center, you would take Camby over Amare?
No.
Amare has like 8 years on Camby.
That's a no brainer.
But just because I'd take Amare doesn't necessarily mean he's a better player.
So, let me get this straight. If you have the choice to start a team today, and you had a choice between Amare and Camby as your starting center, you would take Camby over Amare?
With that logic. Greg Oden should be in the all-star game since I would take him over Amare on my team
Hmm, no backing? Right, when everyone drooled over Amare scoring a WHOPPING 6 points more in 3 minutes less while being a higher option over Camby, didn't I say Camby gets +2 dimes, which can = 6 points and then he also gets +1 block taking away 2 points from the opposition? Then if you count in the number of offensive rebounds to give his squad a second chance along with taking away second chances from Amare, cancels out the 6 point differential and does more. Yeah, that really is not backing it up, right? Exactly.
Scoring almost 7 points more goes beyond statistics, it draws double teams, adjustments for the other team's defense. Amare is constantly drawing double teams in the post, which gives Nash a clear pass to a wide open Raja Bell or Shawn Marion. Camby has no such effect.
Simply saying; ''+2 assists = 6 points" doesn't make much sense. How is that an advantage? One of the reasons he gets those assists is because he is an inefficient scorer in a high octane offense. Of course he's going to get assists when he often struggles with scoring and has some top scorers on his team.
1 block takes away 2 points? True, but often means that the other team gets another possession. What % of those would you honestly say he taps to his own teammates? Maybe 60% tops. According to the statistics, his team allows less points with him out of the game. Maybe because Nene or whatever bigman comes in for him isn't getting pushed around like he is. How do you explain that? Is anyone going to suggest he gets outscored in garbage time? No, because his coach knows he's an injury liability so he doesn't even play in garbage time.
Scoring almost 7 points more goes beyond statistics, it draws double teams, adjustments for the other team's defense. Amare is constantly drawing double teams in the post, which gives Nash a clear pass to a wide open Raja Bell or Shawn Marion. Camby has no such effect.
Simply saying; ''+2 assists = 6 points" doesn't make much sense. How is that an advantage? One of the reasons he gets those assists is because he is an inefficient scorer in a high octane offense. Of course he's going to get assists when he often struggles with scoring and has some top scorers on his team.
1 block takes away 2 points? True, but often means that the other team gets another possession. What % of those would you honestly say he taps to his own teammates? Maybe 60% tops. According to the statistics, his team allows less points with him out of the game. Maybe because Nene or whatever bigman comes in for him isn't getting pushed around like he is. How do you explain that? Is anyone going to suggest he gets outscored in garbage time? No, because his coach knows he's an injury liability so he doesn't even play in garbage time.
Do you realize how Camby's blocking ability changes so many shots?
Not to metion he doesn't even go near one the biggest stats of all.
60% FG to 48% FG. +7% on FT shooting for Amare. Being that efficient on offensive is HUGE to your overall game and effect on the opposing team's defense.
lets compare iverson and andre miller with your logic
pts
iverson>miller
rebounds
miller>iverson
blocks
miller>iverson
assists
miller>iverson
steals
iverson>miller....1 thing different than the amare/camby argument
less turnovers
miller>iverson
less fouls
miller>iverson
so according to your logic miller>iverson lol
Iverson is top 4 in the league in scoring and steals. He averages one less assist then Miller who is known as a passing guard. And you don't measure guards by rebounds and blocks. Your example doesn't work.
