http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketball/fantasy/nba/playerstats/08/5/eff


Same minutes (36.3), points (20.2), steals (1.0), assists (1.5).

Zach has slight edge in rebounding (13.5 vs. 12.5), Al in blocks (0.5 vs 0.3).

The only real difference is Al is more efficient (slightly less fouls & turnovers; better FG & FT%)



Here's 2 recent quotes from Tsherkin on RealGM:

On Randolph:

Overall, he ranks as Curry's superior, despite a grievous lack of fouls drawn... much like Jefferson, only worse on defense

On ranking him:

I think I'd have stuck Randolph in with a 4.4, just behind Jefferson, or a 4.5 and have him tied with Al. They score similarly, making moves in the post that don't draw a stunning number of fouls per shot the way Dwight does. He was a solid rebounder, a better-than-expected passer and pretty good about taking care of the ball. Yeah, I think a 4.5 does Randolph justice.

We had many debates last yr how Al Jefferson would surpass Curry and he's well on his way.

Posted by islesfan:

Posted by TrueBlue:

We had many debates last yr how Al Jefferson would surpass Curry and he's well on his way.

On his way? Jefferson passed Curry sometime last March.

This year he distances himself even more.

In a couple of years it'll be a laughable comparison.

The only reason I didn't give him the edge is because of his half season. I was going to wait until Jan to make the final decision on the comparison just to be fair. But yeah there's no doubt Jefferson is the better talent. He actually has a jumper, multiple post moves, and plays on the other end of the court. Bynum's up next.

[Edited by - TrueBlue on 11-10-2007 9:00 PM]

I forgot to add Al will learn a few more tricks from Mchale while playing there which should continue to give him advantage.

But what about George Jefferson? How does Zach compare with him?