NBA Playoff Risers and Sinkers

by ammizny on Jun 15, 2011 12:53 PM EDT

I came across an interesting SB Nation article that I thought I would share. It uses the PER metric to rank players on how their performance changed from the regular season to the playoffs. (More info about PER here).

Sure enough, our own Greivis Vasquez was ranked as the top riser. When Mike Conley was in foul trouble in some of the Grizzlies' games, GV really stepped up and had some great moments. I don't expect GV to become a superstar, but he has a bright future ahead of him in the NBA and has continued to be the clutch player we all grew to love when he was a Terp.

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Atta boy Vaz!

Back on the Sweed train. Choo Choo!
"It’s easy to lie with statistics, but it’s easier to lie without them." -Fred Mosteller

by John Stephens on Jun 15, 2011 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

Also, I wonder which dot is Barera

Back on the Sweed train. Choo Choo!
"It’s easy to lie with statistics, but it’s easier to lie without them." -Fred Mosteller

by John Stephens on Jun 15, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

that is sick!

i knew he did well during the post season but to be number 1 riser is awesome

Lets gooo Maryland

by Terrapin13 on Jun 15, 2011 1:08 PM EDT reply actions

GV and Keyshawn

just give them the damn ball!

"firegary, go sit under the basket at one of FCHS's games next year so...
Seth can flush one right down your throat you little trouble making hatin’ weasel…"

by bball purist on Jun 15, 2011 1:40 PM EDT reply actions

In the playoffs, he was an efficient stud, one of the better point guards in the league. Watch out Mike Conley!

Love it.

by PAB522 on Jun 15, 2011 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

Question

Say for instance that Vasquez has a quality career. Starts for some mid/low tier cities, possibly starts for a contender. Does his success in the pro’s elevate his debate for best Terp, or do we solely look at what he did wearing Maryland on his chest?

by callmecostanza on Jun 15, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I think you have to look at just their Terp careers. If you count NBA careers, you could definitely make an argument for Blake over Dixon, for example, even though Dixon was the better Terp. Not to mention, you couldn’t even compare anyone to Bias who sadly never played in the NBA.

by ammizny on Jun 15, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

That's the idea, but it doesn't always work that way

I think it’ll almost surely affect people’s perception.

by Ben Broman on Jun 15, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Very true, Ben. Much like how five years ago Tim Duncan was being discussed as the greatest PF ever and now that Dirk is in the limelight having just won a title, all the focus is on where he would rank on that list. Or like how the most recent champion of a sport seems to be ranked highly compared to other past champions since you just saw them and they are fresh in your mind.

by ammizny on Jun 15, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Dirks considered a center

right?

by word2bigbird on Jun 15, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

no

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by dterpfan on Jun 15, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

btw

I still consider Duncan’s career better than Dirk. Duncan passes much better than Dirk. Duncan is a better rebounder than Dirk. Duncan has 4 rings… eod

"firegary, go sit under the basket at one of FCHS's games next year so...
Seth can flush one right down your throat you little trouble making hatin’ weasel…"

by bball purist on Jun 15, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions