I guess I understand the usefulness, but I don’t really like the stat. Mostly I don’t trust people not to over-interpret it. I mean couldn’t you have a player who gets 3 mpg leading the league in win shares/48?

Yes. It is clear that you should look at total win shares instead of WS/48.

i remember someone in the media saying Cumings had ‘muscles on his eyelashes”

He pretty much did, though I was talking more style of play than body type. Cummings couldn’t move well later in his career, but could still shoot the rock and barrel his way to the basket and hold position down low. I’m absolutely not drawing the comparison of SD/MIL/SA Cummings.

i remember someone in the media saying Cumings had ‘muscles on his eyelashes”

I guess I understand the usefulness, but I don’t really like the stat. Mostly I don’t trust people not to over-interpret it. I mean couldn’t you have a player who gets 3 mpg leading the league in win shares/48?

Sure, like how Patty Mills is 3rd right now. But, if you’re worried that people are going to start up a Patty Mills for MVP campaign, you’re pretty paranoid.

and 40 minutes per game on the Pacers.

I saw the Pacers play in San Antonio in person this past weekend and just couldn’t believe how little the ball was in Granger’s hands. Good God, give that dude the freakin’ ball.

i dont waste slaps on people that stupid.

Where he’s even more dangerous is in the mid to high post, where he sees a large amount of isolation plays in Ohio State’s offense every game. Sullinger can put ball on the floor effectively and attack his matchup in a straight line off one or two dribbles, being very difficult to contain thanks to his strength and aggressiveness.

OSU actually stopped putting him at the mid to high post because of the charging calls that Sully (as well as almost everyone else in college basketball) got called for as he tried to get to the basket. But, yes, this will likely be his bread and butter.

Sullinger was 16 for 40 from three. He’s very skilled offensively. He just can’t jump (yet). He needs a chef and personal trainer. He should’ve left last year.

Also, 77% from FT line shows touch. And, since I don’t think anyone tracks shot locations for college players, I’ll rely on Draftexpress.com:

Where he’s even more dangerous is in the mid to high post, where he sees a large amount of isolation plays in Ohio State’s offense every game. Sullinger can put ball on the floor effectively and attack his matchup in a straight line off one or two dribbles, being very difficult to contain thanks to his strength and aggressiveness.

/practices a forehand stroke

makeup +1

More likely comparison? DeJuan Blair.

You calling me tubby? … oh never mind
- DeJaun Wagner

Sullinger reminds me of Lonny Baxter, except not as good.

Ouch!

Lonny Baxter also has a title.

Has nothing to do with his talent at all.

I guess I understand the usefulness, but I don’t really like the stat. Mostly I don’t trust people not to over-interpret it. I mean couldn’t you have a player who gets 3 mpg leading the league in win shares/48?

Sorry, Wally, but you’ve got to show me in this case.

Sullinger was 16 for 40 from three. He’s very skilled offensively. He just can’t jump (yet). He needs a chef and personal trainer. He should’ve left last year.