03-16-2021, 08:10 AM
(03-16-2021, 07:52 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I get that not everyone values RPM. But, for arguments sake, where is the hole(s) in this lineup (numbers are probably going to improve post-COVID, but are not guaranteed to improve enough to make some of these guys starter level on a contender).
Player Rank Off Def Total
KP 9th C 1.65 0.16 1.80
WCS 20th C (2.36) 2.64 0.28
DP 64th C (3.98) 1.40 (2.58)
Maxi 32nd PF (2.30) 1.25 (1.04)
DFS 40th PF (1.74) 0.30 (1.44)
THJ 20th SF 1.12 (0.57) 0.54
JR 82nd SG (0.40) (0.86) (1.26)
LD 18th PG 3.71 (1.43) 2.29
JB 34th PG 0.74 (0.57) 0.28
We only have 5 positive players and only two start. WCS, Maxi, DFS and JB are ranked where collectively they would be a fantastic bench. Unfortunately, too many of them are called upon to start. JRich is killing us (first five games of March not withstanding). Ironically he was the 82nd ranked SG last season also.
Gordon was the 15th ranked PF last season and is the 28th this season. In both he is negative offensively and positive defensively. Fournier is 32nd this season and was 25th last season (both times worse than THJ).
The original developer of RPM is a senior analyst for the Mavs. Wonder if the Mavs use something similar (advanced). The current version of RPM is an abomination. They took Engelmanns foundation and tried to match it with the eyetest. Results aren´t pretty.