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Poll: Which Orlando Magic Player is the Most Effective in Crunch Time

Today, Henry Abbott of TrueHoop sparked a debate in the blogosphere concerning "crunch time performers" with Kobe Bryant at the center of the discussion (John Schuhmann of NBA.com provided some more information). Of course, the popular question has always been - who is the most effective player in the NBA with the game on the line?

 

Clutch being defined by 82games as "4th quarter or overtime, less than 5 minutes left, neither team ahead by more than 5 points."

 

But wait. I want to focus the question on the Orlando Magic

 

Normally, I'd provide the statistics beforehand so that people are able to get the most accurate, detailed information before developing an opinion one way or the other. But this time, I want to withhold the data available to see what people think without the aid of numbers. Consider this poll a perception (what people perceive) vs. reality (what the stats show) test.

 

I'll let the poll run for a few days then next Monday in a follow-up post, I'll see whether or not the statistics agree or disagree with what the popular opinion is. 

 

Let the experiment begin.

Poll
Who is the most effective player on the Orlando Magic roster with the game on the line?
Vince Carter
179 votes
Dwight Howard
13 votes
Rashard Lewis
100 votes
Jameer Nelson
43 votes
Other
14 votes

349 votes | Poll has closed

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I vote for Redick. It’s simple: He’s the ONLY one who ALWAYS brings the same high intensity, the same effort, with a steady production, day in and day out. And he’s NOT even in the ballot!!! Heart and Soul, man!

Now, if the question is who plays a DECISIVE role in crunch time… THEN, it’s either Carter or Nelson. But, NEITHER of them is steady, dependable in effort/execution, as J.J.

But, then again… that’s just me… I’m not impressed by superstars; always root for the underdog.

by manny55 on Dec 19, 2009 1:25 AM EST reply actions  

reddick has been better this year

but he is very rarely put to the test at crunch time, and the years before this one would have been awful in this instance for JJ. I really didnt have a place for JJ in my eyes before this year but this year he has really stepped up his game and deserves to be resigned

by Vanek on Dec 19, 2009 6:37 AM EST up reply actions  

I voted Rashard.

He can get off a turnaround shot from the post, he can drive on slower guys, and he is cold-blooded with those threes in big moments it seems. I would put Jameer after that. Both guys can also hit FT’s well.

by slickw143 on Dec 19, 2009 2:05 AM EST reply actions  

Let's get halfway through the season and check back

There are a few guys not on the list with potential.

Shortest off-season ever!

by rightnow! on Dec 19, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions  

vc is the obvious answer...

…and rashard has had some memorable last minute heroics…but i have a feeling that the percentages might show jameer the leader with the criteria in this scenario…

although…i hope it’s dwight!

Just one mans opinion...
"I don't know any other way to lead but by example" - Don Shula
"I know I've got to just keep throwing the ball. That's what I do best" - Dan Marino
"If you have a dream, give it a chance to happen." - Rich DeVos
"I'm just 19 and I've got a long time left in this league." - Dwight Howard

by MagicDolphin on Dec 19, 2009 10:34 AM EST reply actions  

IT would be D12 hands down...

…if he could make more foul shots!

Shortest off-season ever!

by rightnow! on Dec 19, 2009 10:44 AM EST reply actions  

Well obviously, the answer is Andrew DeClerq. As in future Hall of Famer, Andrew DeClerq.

It’s a travesty he’s not on the list. And don’t give me that “He’s not on the team anymore and he sucked” excuse either.

"I guess killing will have to be fun enough"-Homer J. Simpson

by Diosnomeama on Dec 19, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions  

I think it's Dwight Howard

He steps it up defensively in “Crunch Time” too. I think his FT% also increases and his 64 FG% is second in the NBA. Career 57% FG. Safe answer = Dwight Howard.

by Warlando on Dec 19, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions  

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