Post by Stannis Baratheon on Jul 6, 2010 1:14:16 GMT -5
Dwight Howard
Center
6'11
240 lbs
B- D+ D+ B+ B A
Pros: Quite simply, Dwight Howard is one of the most impressive physical specimens that scouts have ever seen. Rumor has it that he is able to tap his head against the top of the backboard. But not only can Dwight jump out of the gym, he also possesses freakish strength, which means that only a select few will be out-muscling him for position on the low block. If he gets deep in the block, his nuts will be all over the defender's face in a matter of moments after receiving the entry pass. His positional defense on the block is superb, but even better is his help-side shot blocking. It is easy to foresee Dwight becoming an elite defensive anchor, hauling down boards like no tomorrow while hauling in many DPOY awards.
Cons: While he will be a highly efficient player because he can simply out-muscle his man in single coverage and get put-backs off offensive boards, Dwight lacks polish in the post. With multiple defenders collapsing in on him and referees swallowing their whistles, Dwight will have a hard time passing out of the double or triple team. For someone so athletic, his footwork is sorely lacking, bordering on the uncoordinated. And don't even get scouts started on his awful shooting form, one unnamed scout went as far as to say Dwight's release is payback for the sins of mankind. Ouch.
Overall: Where someone like Yao Ming will dominate because of a soft touch and elite finesse moves, Dwight will terrorize his opponents with brute force and pulverize them into submission. It's not too much of a stretch to see him as an all-time great defender, 5 blocks per game and 14 rebounds per game in his prime isn't out of the question. However, he doesn't come without weakness, as he really needs to develop some post moves, footwork, and work on his shooting.
Prime Ratings: B+ D+ D+ A+ A C
Center
6'11
240 lbs
B- D+ D+ B+ B A
Pros: Quite simply, Dwight Howard is one of the most impressive physical specimens that scouts have ever seen. Rumor has it that he is able to tap his head against the top of the backboard. But not only can Dwight jump out of the gym, he also possesses freakish strength, which means that only a select few will be out-muscling him for position on the low block. If he gets deep in the block, his nuts will be all over the defender's face in a matter of moments after receiving the entry pass. His positional defense on the block is superb, but even better is his help-side shot blocking. It is easy to foresee Dwight becoming an elite defensive anchor, hauling down boards like no tomorrow while hauling in many DPOY awards.
Cons: While he will be a highly efficient player because he can simply out-muscle his man in single coverage and get put-backs off offensive boards, Dwight lacks polish in the post. With multiple defenders collapsing in on him and referees swallowing their whistles, Dwight will have a hard time passing out of the double or triple team. For someone so athletic, his footwork is sorely lacking, bordering on the uncoordinated. And don't even get scouts started on his awful shooting form, one unnamed scout went as far as to say Dwight's release is payback for the sins of mankind. Ouch.
Overall: Where someone like Yao Ming will dominate because of a soft touch and elite finesse moves, Dwight will terrorize his opponents with brute force and pulverize them into submission. It's not too much of a stretch to see him as an all-time great defender, 5 blocks per game and 14 rebounds per game in his prime isn't out of the question. However, he doesn't come without weakness, as he really needs to develop some post moves, footwork, and work on his shooting.
Prime Ratings: B+ D+ D+ A+ A C
