Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

[JerzeyReign]

Ok, I've wanted to do this for awhile but was afraid of getting flamed -- so I copped me an internet forum flame ******ant suit and bought some heart from my local Wal-Mart (FYI: No Wally Worlds in Germany lol). I'm going to post the career stat lines of two random players -- no awards, no game highs, no rings -- and want to see who is the better play just on stats. We all know we have to 'look' at a player to get the full story but this is something to do for fun. After about a week or so I'll drop the player's names. If you figure out the stat line please don't ruin it for others. Alright, so here we go -- don't over think this -- which guy do you think (or like) better based on stats.

Spoiler

Dirk Nowitzki

Points Per Game: 22.9
FG%: 47.5% (8.0/16.8)
3PT%: 38% (1.2/3.2)
FT%: 88% (5.7/6.8)
Rebounds Per Game: 8.3 (1.2 OFF 7.1 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 2.6
Steals: 0.9
Blocks: 1
Turnovers: 1.9


Kevin Garnett

Points Per Game: 19.3
FG%: 49.9% (7.8/15.5)
3PT%: 28% (0.1/0.5)
FT%: 79% (3.7/4.7)
Rebounds Per Game: 10.6 (2.4 OFF 8.2 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 4
Steals: 1.3
Blocks: 1.5
Turnovers: 2.3

Garnett wins!

Player 1

Points Per Game: 18
FG%: 52%
3PT%: 24%
FT%: 77%
Rebounds Per Game: 5 (2 OFF 3 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 3
Steals: 1
Blocks: 0.7
Turnovers: 2

Player 2

Points Per Game: 18
FG%: 47%
3PT%: 30%
FT%: 81%
Rebounds Per Game: 7 (2 OFF 5 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 3
Steals: 1
Blocks: 0.8
Turnovers: 3

[Muzyk23]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

Like player 2 better. Seems more all-around to me. Definitely shouldn't take those 3s

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

#2.

He's only scoring 3 points less while shooting a much worse 3 point %. What he doesn't give you on offense, he makes it up by hitting the glass hard. Steals and blocks at a better clip to. Gives you more possessions. Just a better overall player.

Can't wait to find out who they are. #2 seems like an 80s player to me. A James Worthy-type.

[ojandpizza]

If these guys are still in the league then I'm pretty sure I have an idea as to who they are.. And if I'm right I would take player 2 without question

[AC]

Probably #2.

[Kashanova]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

Spoiler

Personally I think KG has had a better career than Dirk..... Both are good players though...

So I'm going with #2

[DukeC]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

Personally I think KG has had a better career than Dirk..... Both are good players though...
So I'm going with #2

Someone is lacking some reading comprehension skills.

AND didn't even have the courtesy to put it in a spoiler.

For shame Kash. For shame.

[Weeks]

I was going to pick #2 before it was spoiled.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

Thread had potential until somebody wanted to be THAT guy and post the names without using Spoilers at least.

Jerzey, post some more numbers since these were revealed as to who they belong to.

[AlexBrady]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

The numbers are not telling the full story. Where do these guys like the ball? How do they react to the double team? Do they box out? Do they cut? How do they work with their teammates? How well do they implement their coach's specific gameplan? On court deameanor? The questions go on and on.
Of course, I do know who these mystery players are. The comparitive playoff numbers interest me a bit more.

Player 1

Points Per Game: 25.9
FG%: 46.3% (8.5/18.4)
3PT%: 38% (1.1/2.9)
FT%: 89.3% (7.9/8.8)
Rebounds Per Game: 10.3 (1.6 OFF 8.7 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 2.6
Steals: 1.1
Blocks: 0.9
Turnovers: 2.3

Player 2

Points Per Game: 19.5
FG%: 47.6% (8.0/16.7)
3PT%: 29.4% (0.1/0.4)
FT%: 78.7% (3.5/4.4)
Rebounds Per Game: 11.0 (2.3 OFF 8.7 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 3.5
Steals: 1.3
Blocks: 1.4
Turnovers: 2.5

[J_Posse]

Too bad that Kash decide to ruin the first example of players, but the idea of the thread is good. Gotta add another pair of players.

I would have choosen player #2 but I've always liked more of an all-round game over pre-dominantely offensive minded player.

From Spurs Nation/Bills Backer Clubhouse

[JerzeyReign]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

Personally I think KG has had a better career than Dirk..... Both are good players though...
So I'm going with #2

All the good 'shaking my head' gifs have been used so I'm going old school... smh

The numbers are not telling the full story. Where do these guys like the ball? How do they react to the double team? Do they box out? Do they cut? How do they work with their teammates? How well do they implement their coach's specific gameplan? On court deameanor

Yeah... that over think button is jammed in there, huh? lol jk

[ThePlaymaker]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

Eh.. i really cant assess a comparison by simply looking at the numbers... The effectiveness/ and the circumstances matter a lot more in my world .. I mean the 6th man of the year can be a lot more impactful than the 12 leading scorer in the league. In the same toke they can also be better .. Idk that's just how i look at things.

[Kashanova]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

All the good 'shaking my head' gifs have been used so I'm going old school... smh

I'm sorry guys, I have to admit I skimmed the part where it said don't ruin it. Sorry again. I edited my post.

[JerzeyReign]

Re: Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

I'm sorry guys, I have to admit I skimmed the part where it said don't ruin it. Sorry again. I edited my post.

Nah you're good -- just tell me you didn't have those stat lines memorized lol