Last Year
44-38 (T-14th in NBA)
OFF: 103.3 (18th)
DEF: 102.4 (10th)
NET: 0.9 (15th)
44-38 (T-14th in NBA)
OFF: 103.3 (18th)
DEF: 102.4 (10th)
NET: 0.9 (15th)
Projected Rotation (Projected WS/48)
Starters
PG - John Wall (.125)
SG - Bradley Beal (.077)
SF - Paul Pierce (.130)
PF - Nene (.106)
C - Marcin Gortat (.134)
PG - John Wall (.125)
SG - Bradley Beal (.077)
SF - Paul Pierce (.130)
PF - Nene (.106)
C - Marcin Gortat (.134)
Reserves
SF - Martell Webster (.115)
PF - Kris Humphries (.130)
PG - Andre Miller (.110)
PF - DeJuan Blair (.125)
SF - Otto Porter (.029)
SF - Martell Webster (.115)
PF - Kris Humphries (.130)
PG - Andre Miller (.110)
PF - DeJuan Blair (.125)
SF - Otto Porter (.029)
Quick Thoughts:
The Wizards offense wasn't very good last season, in part because they had poor shot selection. They took more mid-range shots than any team in the NBA, and shot fewer three pointers and free throws than half the league. John Wall and Bradley Beal were the biggest culprits. Wall and Beal took the sixth and seventh most mid-range jump shots in the league, even though both players made them at a below average rate. Shooting low-efficiency shots at a bad percentage is not a recipe for a good offense, a problem they will need to fix if they want to significantly improve.
The Wizards offense wasn't very good last season, in part because they had poor shot selection. They took more mid-range shots than any team in the NBA, and shot fewer three pointers and free throws than half the league. John Wall and Bradley Beal were the biggest culprits. Wall and Beal took the sixth and seventh most mid-range jump shots in the league, even though both players made them at a below average rate. Shooting low-efficiency shots at a bad percentage is not a recipe for a good offense, a problem they will need to fix if they want to significantly improve.
Player to Watch: Martell Webster
Webster has actually been the second most valuable Wizard over the last two seasons, based on win shares. He's a terrific shooter who, like Trevor Ariza, specializes in the corner three. In fact, besides his defense, Webster does a decent Ariza impression:
Washington decided to sign Paul Pierce and continue to bring Webster off the bench, but expect him to play a major role with the Wizards this season.
Basketball-Reference.com Play Index:
Which players have the highest field goal percentage on shots within three feet of the basket? (Minimum 250 attempts)
Next up, the Brooklyn Nets
Webster has actually been the second most valuable Wizard over the last two seasons, based on win shares. He's a terrific shooter who, like Trevor Ariza, specializes in the corner three. In fact, besides his defense, Webster does a decent Ariza impression:
| Player | Age | MP | TS% | FTr | 3PAr | AST% | TOV% | USG% | ORtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza | 28 | 2723 | .590 | .226 | .518 | 10.8 | 12.3 | 17.8 | 113 |
| Martell Webster | 27 | 2157 | .591 | .213 | .634 | 6.7 | 8.3 | 14.7 | 116 |
Basketball-Reference.com Play Index:
Which players have the highest field goal percentage on shots within three feet of the basket? (Minimum 250 attempts)
| Player | FG | FGA | FG% | %Ast'd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 301 | 377 | .798 | .512 |
| LeBron James | 431 | 541 | .797 | .492 |
| Marcin Gortat | 249 | 331 | .752 | .735 |
| Blake Griffin | 414 | 558 | .742 | .652 |
| Dwight Howard | 340 | 462 | .736 | .600 |
| Serge Ibaka | 235 | 321 | .732 | .694 |
| Terrence Jones | 262 | 363 | .722 | .679 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 303 | 423 | .716 | .746 |
| Amir Johnson | 191 | 268 | .713 | .644 |
| Josh Smith | 214 | 301 | .711 | .575 |
Next up, the Brooklyn Nets
No comments:
Post a Comment