March 17, 2009

Joe Schaller

TPR scale: 180+ MVP, 140+ superstar, 110+ allstar, 85+ starter, 65+ bench

I will be looking at the rookie ratings from three different angles. First I will compare base TPR with game pace and team defense included. Then I will figure in one on one defense for the final TPR. Last I will add or subtract a minutes played bonus for the final rookie score.

Minutes played ultimately determines the ROY in my formula and also in the mainstream. TPR reveals many who have excelled minute per minute yet may not have played extended minutes. Hidden potential is exposed.

Marcin Gortat's 118.5 name doesn't roll off the tongue like butter however his role as back-up to Dwight Howard has been a big asset to the Magic bench. He could have a long career in the NBA.
Despite a weakness on the defensive end Marreese Speights 108 is improving in that area and may overtake Sam Dalembert for playoff minutes.

Defense: Many rookies struggle on defense and it is rare to see any excell. This years rookie crop is very deep and there are several good defenders. Notable are;
D J Augustine 97, Derrick Rose 90.5, Rudy Fernandez 107.5, Russell Westbrook 79, Kyle Weaver 64.5, Courtney Lee 83, Marcin Gortat 118.5, Kosta Koufos 101.5, Luc Moute 75.

base TPR plus GP and TD

1. Marreese Speights Phi_125.5
   
2. Marcin Gortat Orl_____120.5
   
3. Brook Lopez NJ_______103
   
4. Rudy Fernandez Por___100
   
5. Eric Gordon LAC_______99
   
6. Kevin Love Min________99
   
7. Kosta Koufos Uta______97
   
8. Anthony Morrow GS____96
   
9. Greg Oden Por________95
   
10. D J Augustine Cha_____92.5
    
11. Javale McGee Was_____92
    
12. Michael Beasley Mia____91.5
    
13. Marc Gasol Mem_______90
    
14. Derrick Rose Chi______88.5
    
15. Mario Chalmers Mia____86
    
16. Anthony Randolph GS__85.5
    
17. Roy Hibbert Ind_______85.5
    
18. Nicolas Batum Por_____84
    
19. O J Mayo Mem________83.5
    
20. Courtney Lee Orl______81.5

Add 1 on 1 defense for final TPR

1. Marcin Gortat Orl_____118.5
   
2. Marreese Speights Phi_108
   
3. Rudy Fernandez Por___107.5
   
4. Kosta Koufos Uta_____101.5
   
5. D J Augustine Cha_____97
   
6. Brook Lopez NJ_______94.5
   
7. Eric Gordon LAC_______94.5
   
8. Anthony Morrow GS____93.5
   
9. Derrick Rose Chi_______90.5
   
10. Kevin Love Min________85.5
    
11. Marc Gasol Mem_______84.5
    
12. Courtney Lee Orl______83
    
13. Greg Oden Por________83
    
14. Mario Chalmers Mia____82.5
    
15. O J Mayo Mem________81

Minutes bonus for final score

1. Derrick Rose Chi_______116.5
   
2. Eric Gordon LAC_______109.5
   
3. O J Mayo Mem________109
   
4. Rudy Fernandez Por___107.5
   
5. Brook Lopez NJ_______106.5
   
6. Marc Gasol Mem_______97.5
   
7. Mario Chalmers Mia____97.5
   
8. Russell Westbrook OKC_96
   
9. D J Augustine Cha_____94
   
10. Marreese Speights Phi_89
    
11. Kevin Love Min_______86.5
    
12. Marcin Gortat Orl_____85.5

Derrick Rose should easily win ROY honors however any of my top five are deserving.

Total Performance Ratings-- since 1996

1. Scoring
   
2. Scoring Efficiency
   
3. Ballhandling
   
4. Rebounding
   
5. Disruptive Defense
   
6. One on one Defense
   
7. Team Defense
   
8. Team Game Pace
   
9. Schedule Strength
   
10. Projected Improvement or Decline
    
11. Teams Wins Adjustment

Ratings indicate productivity per minute played. See my feature "The TPR Formula" for more information.

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