Post by CHANGEME on Oct 31, 2007 1:08:46 GMT -5
The Sixers are a team that has built a good defense, but just doesn't have the consistent scoring to rack up wins. Dalembert is a classic example of that right now, scoring 13 ppg merely on hustle plays and dunks. He doesn't have the offensive skillset to really be a true threat, and it actually amazes me that he has 13 ppg. However, his defense and rebounding are giving Philly a chance to shut down the paint and take their chances with outside shooters.
Dalembert may find himself out of a job soon with Yi Jianlian and Tyrus Thomas around, looking like they have tons of promise. For now, he's an inside presence as a shotblocker and rebounder.
Ratings analysis:
B- inside scoring with nothing for outside scoring isn't going to produce an offensive-minded big man. It's just not enough scoring to be a threat to anyone.
Defensively, his length and athleticism provide problems, he has an A+ rating and he traditionally comes by quite a few blocked shots. He also has A rebounding, which is very good for a center.
I should touch on his potential in this notable case -- it is ranked as a D. I don't think that means that Dalembert will start declining immediately, but it probably means that management won't be too excited about providing training camp work for him.
For a player comparison, I just have to say he's a poor man's Marcus Camby
2007 analysis:
He had good playing time at 34 minutes per game. He scored 13 points a game and put up 11 rebounds. He averaged 2.7 blocks per game, and he shot only 39.9% from the field. That is basically attrocious for a center, he got way too many looks as an offensive option and hurting the Sixers in the meantime. He probably still is getting way too many looks.
The future:
I don't think it looks all that bright for Dalembert. Like I said, he's like Marcus Camby, but not as good at rebounding or scoring. It won't take much for a developing big man to overtake him. With Yi Jianlian and Tyrus Thomas around, I think that the Sixers have to be trying to maximize his value, preparing for a trade to a team that is desperate for some interior defense. Dalembert CAN provide that, but that team better have a good idea where their points are going to come from, because Dalembert should probably be the 5th option any time he's on the court.
Dalembert may find himself out of a job soon with Yi Jianlian and Tyrus Thomas around, looking like they have tons of promise. For now, he's an inside presence as a shotblocker and rebounder.
Ratings analysis:
B- inside scoring with nothing for outside scoring isn't going to produce an offensive-minded big man. It's just not enough scoring to be a threat to anyone.
Defensively, his length and athleticism provide problems, he has an A+ rating and he traditionally comes by quite a few blocked shots. He also has A rebounding, which is very good for a center.
I should touch on his potential in this notable case -- it is ranked as a D. I don't think that means that Dalembert will start declining immediately, but it probably means that management won't be too excited about providing training camp work for him.
For a player comparison, I just have to say he's a poor man's Marcus Camby
2007 analysis:
He had good playing time at 34 minutes per game. He scored 13 points a game and put up 11 rebounds. He averaged 2.7 blocks per game, and he shot only 39.9% from the field. That is basically attrocious for a center, he got way too many looks as an offensive option and hurting the Sixers in the meantime. He probably still is getting way too many looks.
The future:
I don't think it looks all that bright for Dalembert. Like I said, he's like Marcus Camby, but not as good at rebounding or scoring. It won't take much for a developing big man to overtake him. With Yi Jianlian and Tyrus Thomas around, I think that the Sixers have to be trying to maximize his value, preparing for a trade to a team that is desperate for some interior defense. Dalembert CAN provide that, but that team better have a good idea where their points are going to come from, because Dalembert should probably be the 5th option any time he's on the court.
