I was too quick going through that piece. The author assessed the team total at each position, which is represented by the chosen starter. The starter weight on the score is roughly 70 %. Thats why George backed by Powell combo is 3rd in SG, for example. Of course each excercise like that is subjective to an extent. But, it gives us a picture, what a more or less objective author thinks about where Mavs are. To be honest, I am not at all interested in disecting each player and if he should be 25th or 26th on the list as I don't think it is that much important in a big picture.
This is the criteria author used:
Basketball: How do you see a player in terms of non-shooting scoring (baskets inside the paint and generating free throws), rebounding, playmaking, defense and shooting efficiency? In general, players who are consistently good and do a variety of things on either end of the floor will have their teams rank higher.
Availability: Injuries exist; there is no “if healthy,” because we know some players won’t play and haven’t played as much as others. Players who are more injury (or suspension) prone make their reserves more relevant.
Depth: Even though they’re not listed here, I looked into all 30-second units since we have enough roster spots filled for those on every team.
Career: I have to consider where players are at in their careers. Younger players have upside, but they have to show something too. Players in their 30s are always a cliff threat.
Morale: Actually wanting to play for current team — and vice versa, with other teams exploring shaking up position. Stability is going to upgrade some positional situations and downgrade others.
This is the criteria author used:
Basketball: How do you see a player in terms of non-shooting scoring (baskets inside the paint and generating free throws), rebounding, playmaking, defense and shooting efficiency? In general, players who are consistently good and do a variety of things on either end of the floor will have their teams rank higher.
Availability: Injuries exist; there is no “if healthy,” because we know some players won’t play and haven’t played as much as others. Players who are more injury (or suspension) prone make their reserves more relevant.
Depth: Even though they’re not listed here, I looked into all 30-second units since we have enough roster spots filled for those on every team.
Career: I have to consider where players are at in their careers. Younger players have upside, but they have to show something too. Players in their 30s are always a cliff threat.
Morale: Actually wanting to play for current team — and vice versa, with other teams exploring shaking up position. Stability is going to upgrade some positional situations and downgrade others.
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