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Originally Posted by round  1 game with 5 fouls
1 game with 4 fouls
3 games with 3 fouls
5 games with 2 fouls
7 games with 1 foul
6 games with 0 fouls |
Nice work round.
I think it is important to show how ill informed the Pistons coach is.
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I think just a total understanding of what we're doing. Being more able to defend his position without getting into foul trouble. I think a lot of times, when he's played games -- his 12-minute stints -- he's picked up four or five fouls in that time. - Flip Saunders
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Flip's perception is clearly flawed. He pointed out something that happened 2 times in 39 games and is using it as rationale for not developing one of the most physically talented players on the team.
First of all, does he foul at a higher rate than others? Well, he is slightly behind Lindsey Hunter, Stuckey, and Hayes, but was ahead of Bresec.
Secondly, does he do anything to make up for it? Let's see here, he also rebounds at the highest rate on the team, which makes him 35% more effective on the boards than Sheed. His offensive rebounding rate is off the charts, 300% greater than Sheed. He also blocks shots at a hellava clip. Best on the team, which means 145% more blocks than Sheed.
So my question is this. How the H can a guy lead the team in offensive rebound rate and block rate (with the respect of a rookie) and not lead the team in fouls? Do you want him to kick butt in there or just blend in? We all know that a high % of clean blocks are called as fouls, so that makes it even more amazing.
Guess who leads the team in blocks/PF? Amir by a mile.
This is too easy. I need to start going to bat for Hayes or something.