Analysis on Felton (since McGinnis was released)

[Alex]

Raymond Felton's stats since he's taken over the PG spot full time:
14.7 ppg
8.2 apg
3.1 rpg
39.4% FG-shooting

The span expands over 21 games over which our record is 11-10. We had a very similar record last season when BK was out and Felton played full time PG. Even though those stats aren't much changed than what he produces when he plays off the ball (except for better assists numbers obviously) I believe that if given the opportunity to play PG for 82 games he can lead our team to at least 40 victories. I truly believe that. I don't understand why it took so long for him to get the chance to play the position that he was drafted to play but now he's got it and it's showing in our record. The team responds better to him running the show just like a football team responds better to certain QBs over others.

So what do you guys think? Based on those stats and our play since he's had the keys, should we keep Felton long term, can we win a championship with him (I don't think we can, but I certainly believe we can make the playoffs)?

Discuss.

[ohara831]

Can Felton be a starting PG on a championship team? Yes. Can he be the main cog to get us there? No.
Ray can be a major contributor to the team, but cannot be the "go to guy". J-Rich and Crash are huge, and Okafor could be if he stays and starts playing full time. But we really need one more front line scoring impact player. If we can give Ray one more option, it will not only help him, but make it easier on the others as well since the opposition would have an extra threat to have to deal with on Defense.

[MattD]

hes good but he trys to do waaayyy too much. He is clutch on occasion, but last night showed us why he can hurt us sometimes, he needs to not shoot every game winner and every buzzer beater. But yeah, he looks better, which means hes a better trade piece.

[Slam]

Hes good but he trys to do waaayyy too much.

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Yup, yup and yup.

There is a lot of potential there. I thought (short of a couple of bone headed plays) he played the point really well last night against the Wolves and his offense looked good.

He needs to work on some stuff, but I really like what I saw last night.

[ziggy]

Raymond Felton's stats since he's taken over the PG spot full time:
14.7 ppg
8.2 apg
3.1 rpg
39.4% FG-shooting

That FG% is flat out killing me. I agree with you guys that its probably a result of him trying to do too much. If he can do something to reduce those tendencies then we should keep him long term... Unless Derrick Rose falls in our lap.

[ohara831]

Unless Derrick Rose falls in our laps.
Unless Derrick Rose falls in our laps.
Unless Derrick Rose falls in our laps.

I figure if I just keep repeating this phrase all day long every day up until the Lottery balls are selected, then it may please the basketball Gods enough to give us the #1 or #2 selection. Frankly, I'd be happy as a pig in mud with either Rose or Beasley. Hey, I'm not asking that much, am I?

[davcbow]

Let us pray! Dear Basketball gods please bless the Bobcats with the 1st or 2nd pick in this years draft also "fine ham biscuit".

[Mustachio]

Felton is the PG for the Bobcats future. its a system, some organization and coaching leadership that he lacks to make him a top tier guy. and thats it. hes got speed, can pass, has vision, can score when needed. he has all the tools... but no where to show those tools.

If the coaching staff does their job, the results will come.

[Dlpz87]

^^What he said^^

I feel like we should give Felts one more year at full-time at the point. He does try to do too much, but with some more 1st hand experience (and J-Rich's crazy 3 pointers) he'll learn to dish more often than not. We've already seen a result like that with his assist avg climbing slowly. I love his killer instinct, he truly is not afraid to pull the trigger, which, when he is clutch, does impact whether or not we win a close one. When not clutch, not so nice.

Then again, Rose wouldn't be so bad either...

[MattD]

sorry but im still pitching ray for sean williams and marcus williams, and possibly a nets pick (maybe second round or we could push for a restricted 1st)