dk7th wrote:the problem with the stats you use to make your case is that they are being used to the exclusion of other stats that are perhaps a bit more reflective of the fluidness of the game. in other words, many of the stats you are using are relatively "static."take the easiest one:
1)field goal percentage. since the advent of the 3-point line FG% is basically obsolete for all positions but center and the occasional power forward. i think you understand why this must be: it's because almost all positions but center shoot the 3 ball.
for that we use the eFG%. here gallinari is shooting a slightly below average 49.4 but he is slowly climbing to his career average. meanwhile melo is above his career average of 48.0-- he is at 51.4 but has been slowly regressing. eventually their averages will cross paths.
Yea, right, "eventually". And eventually Carmelo Anthony will lead our Knicks to a championship. See what you can do with the word "eventually"?
Why do I continue to state that Melo has led our Knicks to a record of 24-11 during Melo's 35 games? Because Melo's our franchise leader. Melo's our team MVP. He's our greatest all around talent, the greatest Knick since Ewing, one of the greatest scoring phenom's our franhchise has ever featured and like it or not? But Melo's the face of our franchise as of right now, and potentially moving forward for many of years to come.
As a franchise, we traded for Melo. Melo himself forced his way out of Denver for New York City. And During Melo's first full season as a Knick, Melo's (already) led us to first place of our Atlantic Division, 2nd Place of the entire Eastern Conference, 6th strongest record amongst all NBA teams. Our Knicks have a winning percentage of .686 during games in which Melo has played (24-11), ranks 2nd behind only Kevin Durant (the scoring champ) in points per game, has been a topic of conversation and/or 'in the talk's' when reviewing potential MVP's, heading to another well deserved all-star appearance. As a starter too.
But yet, you have the nerve to not only bring up Melo's FG percentage(s) but also compare them to Gallo of all players? Lets look at their actual FG percentages.
Melo: 2012-2013: .452 FG%
Gallo: 2012-2013: .418 FG%
Melo: Career: .456 FG%.
Gallo: Career: .420 FG%.
But yet, "eventually" they'll "cross paths" in regards to FG percentage. Yea, right. Gallo's been in the league for 5 years now, but yet, their field goal percentages will "cross paths". What a tool remark. What those career field goal percentages fail to show (in regards to Melo vs Gallo) is that Melo's shots have always been contested. Every drive. Every finish. Every pull up. Every 4th quarter. Every clutch game winner. Every trip down the court. Every stop and pop. Melo dating back to his rookie season has always been the center of attention in regards to opposing defenses. Gallo on the other hand? Not so much. Which means that his career FG percentage of only .420% is even less impressive than what it already is.
Also, since you're talking about "trends" and/or FG percentages eventually "crossing paths", would it also safe to say that Melo's becoming a better 3 PT shooter when compared to Gallo? Would it be safe to say that Gallo's an overrated shooter from beyond the arc? Or, because it's not harping all over Melo himself, would that not fit your personal agenda against Carmelo Anthony? Would it be fare to say that Melo and Gallo's career three point shooting percentages will eventually cross paths?
Since becoming a Knick Melo has put up three point shooting percentages of .424% (2010-2011), .335% (2011-2012) and .420% (2012-2013).
Since becoming a Nuggets Gallo has put up three point shooting percentages of .370 (2010-2011), .328 (2011-2013) and .370 (2012-2013).
Since the trade which sent Gallo packing with the pink slip for Melo? Three point shooting percentage wise? Melo's kicked Gallo's ass for going on 2.5 years now. At this clip, eventually Melo will pass Gallo in regards to career three point shooting percentage.
So is this where we say congrats to Gallo for having a career FT% of .846% when compared to Melo's .807? Yea, right, as if free throw shooting percentage makes an offensive force and/or show's how Gallo's a "better" overall shootern when compared to Melo.
dk7th wrote: additionally, there is the ability to draw fouls and get to the line. this is a talent and the better players in the league tend to draw more fouls. agreed?
Yep. I agree.
Melo: 681 games played.
Gallo: 259 games played.
Melo: Career: 4,262 free throws made/5,284 free throws attempted.
Gallo: Career: 978 free throws made/1,156 free throws attempted.
The ability to draw fouls and get to the line right? This talent is a sign of some of the best players in the league, correct?
Melo: 7.7 free throws attempted per game.
Gallo: 4.4 free throws attempted per game.
As you can see, Melo is a lot more effective at drawing fouls as he plays bully ball down low.
As you can see, Gallo isn't able to get to the free throw line with as much success when compared to a Carmelo Anthony.
Melo: 6.25 free throws made per game.
Gallo: 3.6 free throws made per game.
Guess who's put up more points per game, from the free throw line? Melo. Why? Because he's a great player who (unlike Gallo) can get to the free throw line at will.
CAREER POINTS PER GAME:
MELO: 24.9.
GALLO: 14.5.
CAREER FG%:
MELO: .456%
GALLO: .419%.
Melo: 7.7 free throws attempted per game.
Gallo: 4.4 free throws attempted per game.
Try harder next time. Until then? I have a Knicks game to catch. 31-31 heading into the 2nd quarter as our Knicks are trying to go 25-11 during games in which Melo has played. Trying to go 28-15 as a team. Felton just produced putting up 12 points and 1 assist. Chandler with 9 points, 1 board and 1 assist. Melo himself had a decent first quarter with 5 points (2/4), 2 boards, 2 assists, 1 block and 0 turnovers. Looking forward to Melo dropping 34+ tonight.
1/30/2013 10:40 PM
