Post by jupee on Jul 10, 2023 3:41:08 GMT -6
Team USA
C:
Artis Gilmore (Knicks; 18.9 PPG 11.2 RPG) A- C- C A A
Karlton Hines (Knicks; 16.3 PPG 12.0 RPG 2.1 BPG) A- C- C- A- A
Moses Malone (Pacers; 28.5 PPG 11.9 RPG) A- C- C- A- A
PF:
Nerlens Noel (Heat; 19.8 PPG 11.1 RPG 3.9 BPG) A- C- C A B+
LaMarcus Aldridge (Cavs; 13.2 PPG 10.1 RPG 2.8 BPG) B+ C D+ A- B+
Here I have quite traditional bigs, with inside scoring, strong on rebounds and interior defense. For more options in offence, I would have love to add one stretch-big, however, we do not really have enough quality ones at ITP.
SF:
George McGinnis (Hawks ; 20.4 PPG 9.8 RPG 2.8 SPG) A- C B- A B+ C
Bill Willoughby (Clippers ; 19.0 PPG 7.6 RPG) B+ C C+ A+ B-
5 time all-star, member of All-League First Team and All-Defensive Team, McGinnis is still a benchmark for SF position in ITP. Willoughby is a nominal SG, however, play as Clippers starting SF this season. Both dudes will lock down opponents in defence and cause a lot of problems with their ability to drive and finish around the rim.
SG:
Zach LaVine (Lakers; 28.9 PPG 6.7 RPG) B+ A C+ A- C
Anfernee Hardaway (Bulls; 23.5 PPG 6.6 RPG) B+ B+ B+ A C
Julius Erving (Raptors; 25.6 PPG 7.7 RPG 52% FG) A C C+ A C+
This was not an easy selection, since quite a few other shooting guards could have made a list too. At the same time, I cannot say it is the strongest position in the squad, there are a lot of star level candidates, but none of them stand-out as MJ of this generation. Maybe someone good was selected in this last draft?
Anyway, current selection is solid and capable in both ends of the floor, with Penny being able to take some ball-handling duties if necessary and Erving having ability to victimize his opponents closer to basket.
PG:
LaMelo Ball (Knicks; 31.3 PPG 8.3 APG) B A B A C
Killlian Hayes (Raptors; 27.0 PPG 9.6 APG 50% 3P) C+ A+ A- B+ D+
Greatest Eastern conference matchup transfers to training sessions of Team USA. I honestly feel sorry for point guards of any opponent team. This is combination of 58 points and 18 assists per game.
Team World
C:
Joel Embiid (Cameroon; Raptors 18.3 PPG 11.4 RPG 2.3 BPG 50% 3P) A- B+ C A A-
Swen Nater (Netherlands; Celtics 20.2 PPG 12.0 RPG) B C- C- A A
Alex Len (Ukraine; Heat 12.6 PPG 8.9 RPG) B+ C- C- A- B
Gorgui Dieng (Senegal; Hornets 11.9 RPG 2.3 BPG) B C C A- A-
PF:
Andrea Bargnani (Italy; Spurs 20.5 PPG 42% 3P) A- A- D- B B
One of the centers, either Embiid or Dieng, would have to cover for PF. Front court is the area where Team World can actually keep up with Team USA. Bargnani and Embiid provide outside threat and would take American bigs out of their comfort zone in defence.
SF:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece; Sonics 32.7 PPG 9.3 RPG) B+ B+ C+ A- B+
Deni Avdija (Israel; Mavericks 17 PPG 44% 3P) C+ A- B- A C+
Giannis is still league’s top scorer, and opponents will have to respect that. His rebounding is one more advantage over opponents. If fact, he would be a starting SF over McGinnis in Team USA. Meanwhile Deni would give some outside touch and solid D from the bench.
SG:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (Srbia; Spurs 22.2 PPG 47% FG) B- A C+ A- C-
Andrew Wiggins (Canada; Lakers 14 PPG 5.9 RPG) B B+ C+ A- C
Not as solid as Team USA, but not too bad! Bogdan finally showing his capabilities in San Antonio, while Wiggins would be keen to battle his teammate LaVine and show that he deserves more touches in Los Angeles.
PG:
Théo Maledon (France; Knicks 21.6 PPG 5.8 APG) C+ A+ A A- C-
Dennis Schroder (Germany; Sonics 18.6 PPG 2.2 SPG) C+ A- B+ B+ C- C
Nico Mannion (Italy; Nuggets 10.4 PPG 50% 3P) C A C B+ C- C
Théo Maledon and his majestic outside stroke could actually give some business even from Team USA point guard’s duo. However, I must agree that his backups are... somewhat... mediocre.
Who got snubbed?
If these two teams were to play best-of-7 series, what result would be?
Let me know in the comments!
C:
Artis Gilmore (Knicks; 18.9 PPG 11.2 RPG) A- C- C A A
Karlton Hines (Knicks; 16.3 PPG 12.0 RPG 2.1 BPG) A- C- C- A- A
Moses Malone (Pacers; 28.5 PPG 11.9 RPG) A- C- C- A- A
PF:
Nerlens Noel (Heat; 19.8 PPG 11.1 RPG 3.9 BPG) A- C- C A B+
LaMarcus Aldridge (Cavs; 13.2 PPG 10.1 RPG 2.8 BPG) B+ C D+ A- B+
Here I have quite traditional bigs, with inside scoring, strong on rebounds and interior defense. For more options in offence, I would have love to add one stretch-big, however, we do not really have enough quality ones at ITP.
SF:
George McGinnis (Hawks ; 20.4 PPG 9.8 RPG 2.8 SPG) A- C B- A B+ C
Bill Willoughby (Clippers ; 19.0 PPG 7.6 RPG) B+ C C+ A+ B-
5 time all-star, member of All-League First Team and All-Defensive Team, McGinnis is still a benchmark for SF position in ITP. Willoughby is a nominal SG, however, play as Clippers starting SF this season. Both dudes will lock down opponents in defence and cause a lot of problems with their ability to drive and finish around the rim.
SG:
Zach LaVine (Lakers; 28.9 PPG 6.7 RPG) B+ A C+ A- C
Anfernee Hardaway (Bulls; 23.5 PPG 6.6 RPG) B+ B+ B+ A C
Julius Erving (Raptors; 25.6 PPG 7.7 RPG 52% FG) A C C+ A C+
This was not an easy selection, since quite a few other shooting guards could have made a list too. At the same time, I cannot say it is the strongest position in the squad, there are a lot of star level candidates, but none of them stand-out as MJ of this generation. Maybe someone good was selected in this last draft?
Anyway, current selection is solid and capable in both ends of the floor, with Penny being able to take some ball-handling duties if necessary and Erving having ability to victimize his opponents closer to basket.
PG:
LaMelo Ball (Knicks; 31.3 PPG 8.3 APG) B A B A C
Killlian Hayes (Raptors; 27.0 PPG 9.6 APG 50% 3P) C+ A+ A- B+ D+
Greatest Eastern conference matchup transfers to training sessions of Team USA. I honestly feel sorry for point guards of any opponent team. This is combination of 58 points and 18 assists per game.
Team World
C:
Joel Embiid (Cameroon; Raptors 18.3 PPG 11.4 RPG 2.3 BPG 50% 3P) A- B+ C A A-
Swen Nater (Netherlands; Celtics 20.2 PPG 12.0 RPG) B C- C- A A
Alex Len (Ukraine; Heat 12.6 PPG 8.9 RPG) B+ C- C- A- B
Gorgui Dieng (Senegal; Hornets 11.9 RPG 2.3 BPG) B C C A- A-
PF:
Andrea Bargnani (Italy; Spurs 20.5 PPG 42% 3P) A- A- D- B B
One of the centers, either Embiid or Dieng, would have to cover for PF. Front court is the area where Team World can actually keep up with Team USA. Bargnani and Embiid provide outside threat and would take American bigs out of their comfort zone in defence.
SF:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece; Sonics 32.7 PPG 9.3 RPG) B+ B+ C+ A- B+
Deni Avdija (Israel; Mavericks 17 PPG 44% 3P) C+ A- B- A C+
Giannis is still league’s top scorer, and opponents will have to respect that. His rebounding is one more advantage over opponents. If fact, he would be a starting SF over McGinnis in Team USA. Meanwhile Deni would give some outside touch and solid D from the bench.
SG:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (Srbia; Spurs 22.2 PPG 47% FG) B- A C+ A- C-
Andrew Wiggins (Canada; Lakers 14 PPG 5.9 RPG) B B+ C+ A- C
Not as solid as Team USA, but not too bad! Bogdan finally showing his capabilities in San Antonio, while Wiggins would be keen to battle his teammate LaVine and show that he deserves more touches in Los Angeles.
PG:
Théo Maledon (France; Knicks 21.6 PPG 5.8 APG) C+ A+ A A- C-
Dennis Schroder (Germany; Sonics 18.6 PPG 2.2 SPG) C+ A- B+ B+ C- C
Nico Mannion (Italy; Nuggets 10.4 PPG 50% 3P) C A C B+ C- C
Théo Maledon and his majestic outside stroke could actually give some business even from Team USA point guard’s duo. However, I must agree that his backups are... somewhat... mediocre.
Who got snubbed?
If these two teams were to play best-of-7 series, what result would be?
Let me know in the comments!
