The DC Boxers have now selected a player at each position and can now field a team, though, I will admit, there will be competition at the PG and PF positions for the starting lineup.
PG - Raymond Felton: 6-1 198 lbs. 25 years old.
14.2 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 6.7 APG, 1.5 STPG
Still growing into his game and is in serious need of developing his outside shot but can run an offense, is an excellent ballhandler, has great speed and is excellent at dishing the ball while heading to the basket. Good defensive player. Good free throw shooter at over 80%.
SG - Kevin Martin: 6-7 185 lbs. 26 years old.
24.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.2 STPG, 41.5% 3FG%
Possible top 5 scorer in the league that can hit from the outside, run transition, take it off the dribble, and can finish. His 2 point shooting needs improving to become almost truly unstoppable one on one. He has excellent size for a 2 guard and is a good defender. Great free throw shooter at over 86%
SF - Stephen Jackson: 6-8 215 lbs. 31 years old.
20.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 6.5 APG, 1.49 STPG
Has come into his own over the last couple of years and has become a true team leader and franchise type player. Has solid all around game on offense but needs to be a bit more selective in his shot selection. Is a tenacious defender and is the perfect compliment in the leadership department for a young team having won a championship in San Antonio. Another great free throw shooter at over 82%
PF - Darrell Arthur: 6-9 225 lbs. 21 years old.
5.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 0.7 STPG, 0.7 BPG, in just 19.3 MPG
My stretch pick that I have loved since seeing him at Kansas and should have been a top 12 pick last year except for some funky health reports. I think he can develop into a low post, aggressive, rebounding machine in the right system and in a few years I think he will become the steal of the 2008 NBA Draft being chosen 27th and then traded twice. I can foresee Leon Powe type post player but with higher upside in a couple years. Has to develop defensively and is a below average free throw shooter at 67%.
C - Andris Biedrins: 6-11 240lbs. 23 years old.
11.9 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 1.5 BPG, 1.2 STPG, 58% FG%
One of just a handful of double-double guys in the league over the last two years and only 23. Is an excellent rebounder on both ends and is developing a couple low post moves. He has very active hands which makes up for a lack of speed. Is very strong but needs to become more aggressive. Should eventually develop into one of the top 5 centers in the league in a couple years as he puts on some more bulk and develops defensively. Is a hideous free throw shooter.
With Jeff Van Gundy and his defensive schemes and system and ability to develop players, this team has a solid core to compete now and excel down the road as the youth grows into their prime which in most cases are still 3-4 years away although they've already had tremendous NBA success.
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