2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[Halfnir]

Turner is a center that doesn’t rebound. That’s enough to pass unless it’s a very favorable deal for the Mavs. His career average is 6.7 reb / game.

Rebounding is such a situational stat. I would not worry about individual rebounding numbers too much. Pacers are average in team rebounds.

- If you contest the shot or go for the shot block, you'll be likely out for the rebound. If the opponent makes more shots, less rebounds in team total. 
- If you play with other big players, rebounds will be distributed more vs. a lone primary rebounder. (Sabonis collecting 12.1 REB with Pacers)
- If you play hard to box out your opponent, the easy rebound will be collected by someone else, but it is your effort that makes it possible. 
- Open rebounds being collected by guards per coaching scheme 
- Crashing the offensive boards vs. getting back early per coaching scheme (who's the designated offensive rebounder)

I always find it suspicious when you see players consistently racking up high defensive rebound numbers. These are often stat hunting guys who prioritise rebounding over playing defense (hello Drummond, DAJ, ...)