Posted by McK1:
Posted by sebstar:
No way does AK-47 hold more value than Harrington based on output, salary structure, or any other measuring stick. No way.
Al is the better scorer. AK47 is better at damn near everything else. I agree AK isn't worth his current contract, at least not to the Jazz.
This is a good example of not adjusting players' stats based on their playing time or efficiency. People tend not to appreciate things like one player getting 8 more minutes, .6 more turnovers, and .6 less assists a game. Here are two statistical comparisons I'd place trust in
Harrington vs. Kirilenko
PER rating: 15.98 vs. 16.82
Production rating (82games.com): 18.3 vs. 18.7
Also keep in mind the following that all tip the scale further toward Kirilenko
a) this was a career season for Harrington vs. a sub-par season for Kirilenko;
b) Kirilenko put up this production on a winning team while Harrington did on a losing team;
c) Kirilenko plays better man to man and help defense (which are not taken into account in these statistics unless the defense results in a steal or a block)
[Edited by - bonn1997 on 07-06-2009 6:24 PM]