Player Comparison #2

by erivera7 on Jan 23, 2009 2:30 PM EST in Diversions

It's no secret that Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson has been playing like a man possessed this season. Averaging career-highs across the board statistically, Nelson has truly catapulted his play into a different stratosphere, solidifying himself as a legitimate All-Star caliber player this season. However, Nelson's impressive rise to stardom can't avoid what's about to happen.

I've decided, once again, that I want to play a game.

Below I present two players.

Player A

Season:

Minutes Per Game (31.5)

- 19.5 PPG (per 36 minutes)

- 21.1 PER

- Offensive Rating (122)

- Win Shares (9.8)

Player B

Season:

Minutes Per Game (37.7)

- 20.0 PPG (per 36 minutes)

- 20.8 PER

- Offensive Rating (119)

- Win Shares (11.0)

One of these two players is indeed Jameer Nelson. The other player, however, can not be named. It can be stated that this player, like Nelson, shared a similar home-grown path to the NBA. Both players entered the league at the age of 22. Similarities abound, but differences exist.

Can you decipher who is who? Make your choice.

Click after the jump to see the results.

[Share your guess in the comments section, if you'd like].

Jameer Nelson

2008-2009 Season

- 19.5 PPG (per 36 minutes)

- 21.1 PER

- Offensive Rating (122)

- projected Win Shares (9.8) in 82 games

Anfernee Hardaway

1994-1995 Season

- 20.0 PPG (per 36 minutes)

- 20.8 PER

- Offensive Rating (119)

- Win Shares (11.0) in 82 games

If you guessed Hardaway as the connection to Nelson, congratulations, you have won the game.

But if you didn't, be lucky that the penalty isn't impending death.

Until next time.

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No takers? Man.

Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website

by erivera7 on Jan 23, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions

Haha

It’s tagged in the “read related” box!

by big aaron on Jan 23, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions

Well, yeah, but you still have to click after the jump to get the answer.

That is .. if you actually guessed, and didn’t cheat by clicking right away to spoil the fun.

Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website

by erivera7 on Jan 23, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions

I actually guessed Penny as a “haha what a silly fellow I am!”

And then it was him. Penny’s second year though? Whereas Jameer’s in year 5…

by eltharion_doa on Jan 23, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions

Nice job. There's a reason why I chose Penny's 2nd year.

It’s the year the Magic went to the NBA Finals. As such, I felt he & that season would be a good barometer to compare Nelson with and see how each player stacked up against each other.

Senior Writer for DePaul's Scout.com website

by erivera7 on Jan 23, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions