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http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/ en Sat, 18 May 2013 21:08:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/images/styles/FunkyFresh/misc/rss.png http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/ http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/showthread.php?15162-Player-to-watch-for-plowright&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 16:31:49 GMT Lottery player to look out for next year First and foremost I would like to pay my respects to the players that this article is NOT about. It... Lottery player to look out for next year

First and foremost I would like to pay my respects to the players that this article is NOT about. It was a tough call but in the end Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker, Bradley Beal, Andre Drummond and Damian Lillard were not the selected. Instead we will look at what is now considered a lost art…. A dominant Center. That is why I think Orlando Magic Center Nikola Vucevic is going to be someone to look out for next year. Vucevic is coming off his second year as a pro in which he surprised many (especially the 76’ers). Nikola was acquired in the Dwight Howard trade that sent Andre Igoudala to the Nuggets. He was viewed as nothing more than a throw in, after a relatively disappointing rookie campaign. The 22 year old from USC (born in Switzerland) thrived in his expanded role starting all of the 77 possible games he played in. Here is a breakdown to what we saw from him this year
Scoring- Vucevic proved that he could score consistently and efficiently. He averaged 13 PPG on 52% shooting from the field (22nd in NBA). He showed a variety of moves in the post and could even step out to knock down 15 footers. The real key to his offensive success is the way he attacks the glass. Vucevic gets plenty of easy looks inside on put backs and tip-ins. This is great for the Magic because he doesn’t have to have the ball in his hands to be effective. His 68% FT percentage is one of the top marks in the league for a center.
Rebounding- This is where Nikola truly separates himself from other big men. In my opinion he is the best pure rebounding center in the NBA. He truly works for his rebounds and battles every night. He finished second in the NBA with 12 RPG (only behind Dwight Howard.) He also is the only player this year to have 5 games with 20 plus rebounds. If he continues at this rate and stays consistent, he could lead the league in RPG by next year.
Defense- Probably the least exciting thing about him is his defense. Not that he is bad a t defense, he is just isn’t a dominant shot blocker that had become typical in today’s NBA. He plays his position well and puts up a Block and Steal per game. His ability to clear the defensive glass does make up for most of his shortcomings on this side of the floor.
Outlook-The future is bright for young Vucevic who is on his way to superstardom (and a max contract). If he can continue his current production and improve he could be the best Center in the game. Next year will obviously be a rebuilding year for the Magic (We have them selecting Ben Mclemore first in our mock draft) but they could build a foundation for success in the future. Many teams lack a stud centerpiece in the middle but GM Rob Hennigan was able to find this diamond in the rough. Who says he can’t do it again? (And again and again…).
2013-2014 stat predictions-
15.8 PPG, 12.8 RPG, 2 APG, 1.4 BPG, 1 SPG and 70% from the line ]]> The Off Topic Forum jmanvelocity http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/showthread.php?15162-Player-to-watch-for-plowright http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/showthread.php?15139-Dumb-Question&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:40:13 GMT If you could get into a fistfight with any celebrity, who would it be and why? How would you envision the fight going? If you could get into a fistfight with any celebrity, who would it be and why?
How would you envision the fight going? ]]> The Off Topic Forum ziggy http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/showthread.php?15139-Dumb-Question http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/showthread.php?15124-PWill-Barton-Article-for-plowright&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:16:21 GMT A player with season statistics of 4 PPG, and 2 APG may not excite the masses. Will Barton of the Portland Trailblazers did show however that he is... A player with season statistics of 4 PPG, and 2 APG may not excite the masses. Will Barton of the Portland Trailblazers did show however that he is capable of much more. In the final weeks of the season Barton put on an unprecedented display for Portland. Over the last 2 weeks the 6’5 Guard from Memphis put up 17 PPG to go along with 7.2 rebounds per contest. This was certainly a lonely bright spot for blazers fans as the team (more than likely) intentionally lost 12 in a row. You can’t really blame them though because they were eliminated from playoff contention. One of the remarkable things of the hot streak Barton had is how efficiently he did it. He shot well over 50% and shot over 35% from 3. The best part of the streak was his 22 point, 13 rebound game against the Mavericks. At 22 years old Barton looks to have a very productive career in the league and he may have earned himself some more reps during the off season. With the shooting guard position being one of the weakest for the Blazers he could carve out productive minutes. Once again this was only a short span, but you never know what he can accomplish in the future. Mr. Barton you have gotten our attention and we will be watching.

- Jackson McNally ]]> The Off Topic Forum jmanvelocity http://www.bobcatsplanet.com/vb/showthread.php?15124-PWill-Barton-Article-for-plowright