Center – Dallas Mavericks – 7’1″, 235 lbs
Strengths
Chandler is your prototypical role-playing center. He is definitely more athletic than the average center which enables him to move up and down the floor well. Because of his size, he rebounds like a champ and plays above average defense. He shoots a high field goal percentage; almost all of his shots are close to the basket. Continue reading
Guard – Boston Celtics – 6’3″, 180 lbs
Strengths
Delonte has a mid-range jump shot a lot of guards would kill for. He attacks the basketball well and plays outstanding defense for his size. Probably one of the best combo guards in the leauge, can run an offense well or play off the ball. Every team needs players like Delonte West. He’s a hard-worker that can fill multiple roles. Continue reading
Point Guard – Detroit Pistons – 6’5″, 205 lbs
Strengths
Has a really nice mid-range jump shot. Solid scorer when he gets to the basket. Great finisher around the hoop. Quietly put together a solid season last year. Saw career highs in his free throw percentage, assists per game, and 3-point field goal percentage; though that is still nothing to write home about. Continue reading
Power Forward – New Orleans Hornets – 6’9″, 240 lbs
Strengths
One of the better offensive Power Forwards in the league. Has a really consistent mid-range jump shot. Shoots a good free throw percentage, above average passer for a big man. Before he got hurt last campaign, he was quietly having his most efficient season shooting from the field in several years. Continue reading
Guard – Detroit Pistons – 6’8″, 223 lbs
Strengths
McGrady was one of the best true scorers in the league once upon a time. Unfortunately, those days are long gone. The man can still score. He just can’t do it as many ways as he could three or four years ago. One definite plus though, his .442 field goal percentage last year was his best since 2003. He also has always been a very good ball-handler; he’s definitely capable of playing point guard in a pinch. Continue reading
Forward/Center – Boston Celtics – 6’9″, 289 lbs
Strengths
Davis has a decent skill set for a height-deprived big man. What he lacks in athleticism he makes up for with body control. For his size, he’s surprisingly quick on his feet. Has a mid-range jump shot that he can knock down pretty regularly when given the chance. He just needs to do a better job of recognizing his range. At times, he’ll be the hardest worker on the floor. Great at taking charges. Continue reading
Center – Los Angeles Clippers – 6’11″, 265 lbs
Strengths
Good leaper. Height and length is very good for a center. He has the tools to be a really strong rebounder. He can finish around the rim with layups and dunks with ease. Continue reading
Free Agent Profile: Caron Butler
Shooting Guard/Small Forward – Dallas Mavericks – 6’7”, 217 lbs
Strengths
Good all round player. His bread and butter is attacking the basket, but he has a really nice mid-range game and can extend his shot beyond the three point line. Continue reading
Forward/Center – Denver Nuggets – 6′ 11″, 250 lbs
Strengths
Good athleticism, great length. He’s a strong big man that can really kill you around the rim. Continue reading
Shooting Guard – Denver Nuggets – 6′ 6″, 220 lbs
Strengths
Smith can flat out score the basketball. Outside of maybe Jamal Crawford, he’s probably the best natural scorer available in this free agency period. Continue reading