Category Archives: Player Analysis

Roster Analysis: The Bench Players

Posted on September 30, 2009 by feltbot| 4 Comments

Corey Maggette

The Warriors’ sixth man could be getting set for a big year.  After a year in Nellie’s system, and hopefully injury free, I expect Maggette to start this year as fast as he started last year slow.   Continue reading →

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Roster Analysis: The Starters

Posted on September 29, 2009 by feltbot| 1 Comment

MONTA ELLIS

To say the success of this season begins and ends with the play of Monta Ellis would not be an exaggeration.  The Monta Ellis we saw pre-moped had the makings of  a very special player in the league.  The blazing quickness, and ability to penetrate and finish after absorbing contact reminded many of Allen Iverson.  Coupling his quickness with an uncanny ability to rise up on a dime and bury the mid-range jumper,  he was an unstoppable offensive force, capable of putting up 30 pts. with ease.  He was mesmerizing to watch, but what was really startling was the efficiency with which he operated.  His shooting percentages were among the best ever seen in this league for a guard.  Did he really shoot over 60% for a month?   Everyone around the league was watching Ellis with their mouths open, including Kobe Bryant, who stated he was his favorite NBA player.  It was only a matter of time until Ellis became an all-star.  A very short time.

And then, tragedy. Continue reading →

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Roster Analysis: Introduction

Posted on September 29, 2009 by feltbot| 1 Comment

As training camp gets set to begin, it is apparent that no more trades will occur before the season starts, and the team we have now is the one we will go to war with.  Stephen Jackson confirmed as much in his presser yesterday.  A lot of interesting moves occurred this offseason, but in sum they did not amount to the makeover that many, including myself, were looking for.   Continue reading →

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