Post by jpripper88 on Aug 13, 2010 18:20:11 GMT -5
Obviously with our sim we have a goal of making things realistic, but blazing our own path. I wanted to compare not only the individual stats leaders for each league, but also those stats themselves.
TMBSL Leaders Minutes per Game
1. Kobe Bryant, SG, Raptors 40.7
2. Shawn Marion, SF, Celtics 40.1
3. Eddie Jones, SG, T-Wolves 39.8
4. Baron Davis, PG, Clippers 39.6
5. Travis Best, PG, T-Wolves 39.6
6. Cuttino Mobley, SG, Magic 39.5
7. Chauncey Billups, PG, Sonics 39.5
8. Tracy McGrady, SG, Bulls 39.4
9. Damon Stoudamire, PG, Celtics 39.4
10. Ray Allen, SG, Hawks 39.2
NBA Leaders Minutes per Game
1. Allen Iverson, SG, 76ers 42.5
2. Cuttino Mobley, SG, Rockets 41.7
3. Shawn Marrion, SF, Suns 41.6
4. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers 41.5
5. Antoine Walker, SF, Celtics 41.5
6. Steve Francis, PG, Rockets 41.0
7. Jalen Rose, SG, Bulls 40.9
8. Kevin Garnett, PF, T-Wolves 40.5
9. Jamaal Mashburn, SF, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 40.5
10. Gary Payton, PG, Sonics 40.1
The most notable difference here is obviously that in the real NBA season everyone in the top ten averaged over 40 minutes per game, while in the sim there were only two players that averaged over 40 minutes per game. Interestingly those players also appear on the NBA minutes per game leader list albeit a couple of spots lower. The only other player to appear on both lists is Cuttino Mobley. However, it is interesting to note that Mobley was on quite different teams for each league. In the NBA he was on a young Houston Rockets team that just missed the playoffs in the Western Conference, but in TMBSL he is on the Orlando Magic, who have been one of the best teams in the league for the first two years of the sim. Both leader boards have one team that has two players on the list. For TMBSL the T-wolves have their SG, Eddie Jones and their PG, Travis Best, while in the NBA the Rockets have their SG, Mobley, and PG, Steve Francis. Although the positions are the same the team philosophies are quite different as the T-Wolves are TMBSL’s most defensively oriented squad and play almost to a halt, while the Rockets are a high scoring squad that ask Mobley and Francis to push the pace when apt.
Another, interesting note is that although both lists are guard dominated, the TMBSL minutes leaders is exclusively guards except for SF, Shawn Marion. The NBA is a little more balanced with 3 SFs and a PF as part of the list, but still G leaning with 5 of the top 7 playing either PG or SG.
TMBSL Leaders Points per Game
1. Kobe Bryant, SG, Raptors 34.2
2. Grant Hill, SF, 76ers 31.3
3. Alonzo Mourning, C, Nuggets 30.7
4. Chris Webber, PF, Celtics 29.8
5. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Wizards 29.5
6. Dirk Nowitzki, SF, Sonics 28.6
7. Tim Duncan, PF, Mavs/Pistons 27.4
8. Paul Pierce, SG, Heat 27.2
9. Vince Carter, SG, Rockets 27.1
10. Tracy McGrady, SG, Bulls 26.6
NBA Leaders Points per Game
1. Tracy McGrady, SG, Magic 32.1
2. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers 30.0
3. Allen Iverson, SG, 76ers 27.6
4. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Lakers 27.5
5. Paul Pierce, SG, Celtics 25.9
6. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Mavericks 25.1
7. Tim Duncan, C, Spurs 23.3
8. Chris Webber, C, Kings 23.0
9. Kevin Garnett, PF, T-Wolves 23.0
10. Ray Allen, SG, Bucks/Sonics 22.5
A lot of familiar names on these lists. There are 7 players that appear on both leader boards. Kobe is the clear leader in TMBSL, but fell a good bit behind Tracy McGrady in the NBA. Both lists have a healthy mix of guards and post guys, so the balance is pretty similar as far as what positions the scoring is coming from. However, there is clearly a big difference in the averages as the top scorers in TMBSL are clearly ahead of the top scorers in the NBA for the 2002-03 season. There is more than a 2 point difference between the #1 scorers in both leagues and the margin grows as you move down the list to the point that there is more than a 4 point difference between the #10 scorers in each league. On each list a top 10 scorer was traded during the year (Tim Duncan and Ray Allen, who coincidently were teammates in TMBSL in 2001), but in the NBA one team dominated the list with the #2 and 4 scorers. No team in TMBSL has 2 top 10 scorers.
TMBSL Leaders Rebounds per Game
1. Antonio McDyess, PF, 76ers 13.2
2. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Wizards 12.7
3. Tim Duncan, PF, Pistons 12.3
4. Chris Webber, PF, Celtics 11.7
5. Alonzo Mourning, C, Nuggets 11.6
6. Marcus Camby, C, Clippers 11.6
7. Ben Wallace, PF, Nets 11.5
8. Kevin Garnett, PF, Hawks 11.5
9. Scott Pollard, C, Lakers 11.4
10. Danny Fortson, PF, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 11.1
NBA Leaders Rebounds per Game
1. Ben Wallace, C, Pistons 15.4
2. Kevin Garnett, PF, T-Wolves 13.4
3. Tim Duncan, C, Spurs 12.9
4. Jermaine O’Neal, PF, Pacers 10.3
5. Brian Grant, PF, Heat 10.2
6. Troy Murphy, PF, Warriors 10.2
7. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Mavericks 9.9
8. Shawn Marion, SF, Suns 9.5
9. Jerome Williams, PF, Raptors 9.2
10. P.J. Brown, PF, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 9.0
This is a pretty interesting contrast. The leading rebounder in the NBA, Ben Wallace, is on both lists but as the NBA leader vs. the TMBSL leader, Antonio McDyess, he is dominate. However, the top 10 in the NBA tapers off a lot quicker than in the TMBSL where every player on the list averages more than 11 rebounds, while only 3 NBA players can claim that. Where things really get interesting is the fact that there are only 3 players that appear on both lists. Those are the top 3 rebounders in the NBA; Wallace, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan.
TMBSL Leaders Assists per Game
1. Chauncey Billups, PG, Sonics 10.4
2. Jason Kidd, PG, Lakers 9.8
3. John Stockton, PG, Rockets 9.4
4. Steve Francis, PG, Knicks 9.4
5. Sam Cassell, PG, Magic 9.3
6. Damon Stoudamire, PG, Celtics 9.3
7. Andre Miller, PG, Trailblazers 9.2
8. Steve Nash, PG, Nets 9.1
9. Baron Davis, PG, Clippers 9.0
10. Travis Best, PG, T-Wolves 9.0
NBA Leaders Assists per Game
1. Jason Kidd, PG, Nets 8.9
2. Jason Williams, PG, Grizzlies 8.3
3. Gary Payton, PG, Bucks/Sonics 8.3
4. Stephon Marbury, PG, Suns 8.1
5. John Stockton, PG, Jazz 7.7
6. Jamaal Tinsley, PG, Pacers 7.5
7. Jason Terry, PG, Hawks 7.4
8. Steve Nash, PG, Mavericks 7.3
9. Andre Miller, PG, Clippers 6.7
10. Eric Snow, PG, 76ers 6.6
Obviously another category that is WAY UP in TMBSL vs. the NBA. You have a few players that find themselves on both leader boards, but most of the list is different. Both lists have very young players to the NBA All-time Assist leader in John Stockton. Jason Kidd is 2nd and 1st on each respective list and clearly one of the best PGs in each league. Both lists tout a talented young PG at #4 with Steve Francis holding that spot in TMBSL and Stephon Marbury in the NBA. Obviously scoring is up in TMBSL, so the assist numbers are expected to be elevated, but could it be that the game is also more team/play set up and less individual 1 on 1 than the NBA? Without actually seeing a 2002-03 game, I don’t know for sure, but it certainly seems that way, just checking out the stats.
TMBSL Leaders Blocks per Game
1. Alonzo Mourning, C, Nuggets 4.2
2. Theo Ratliff, C, Raptors 3.5
3. Eddie Griffin, PF, Heat 3.2
4. Raef LaFrentz, C, Jazz 3.1
5. Keon Clark, C, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 2.8
6. Ben Wallace, PF, Nets 2.7
7. Kenyon Martin, PF, Grizzlies 2.6
8. Ryan Humphrey, PF, Lakers 2.6
9. Marcus Camby, C, Clippers 2.5
10. Victor Wachter, C, Bulls 2.4
NBA Leaders Blocks per Game
1. Theo Ratliff, C, Hawks 3.23
2. Ben Wallace, C, Pistons 3.15
3. Tim Duncan, PF, Spurs 2.93
4. Elton Brand, PF, Clippers 2.55
5. Adonal Foyle, C, Warriors 2.50
6. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Lakers 2.37
7. Jermaine O’Neal, C, Pacers 2.31
8. Andre Kirilenko, SF, Jazz 2.19
9. Shawn Bradley, C, Mavericks 2.10
10. Eric Dampier, C, Warriors 1.88
Well all the offensive stats are up in TMBSL, so all the defensive stats are down, right? Not so fast my friend. Blocks are hugely increased in TMBSL. This is true not only at the top, but throughout the leader board and throughout the league. Also, this is another list that is far different in terms of who leads TMBSL and who leads the NBA. This time there are only two constants. Theo Ratliff and Ben Wallace are one, two in the NBA and both appear on the TMBSL blocks leader board. However, that is where the similarities end. The NBA list is a lot more of a whos who of post stars with Duncan and Shaq making appearances. Jermaine O’Neal is on the NBA list, but he suffered a gruesome injury (or he is faking so it is harder for GM Bankz to trade him out of Chicago) that has sidelined him for much of the season. No team in TMBSL has more than one player on the blocks leader board, but it is a block party for the Warriors of the NBA as both Adonal Foyle and Eric Dampier claim spots on the NBA leader board. One interesting player that makes the list in the NBA is SF Andre Kirilenko. He is the only non-PF/C to make either of the lists. Many believe he could make the leader board in TMBSL, but his team style has seemed to hold him back from being as aggressive as his skill set permits on the defensive end.
TMBSL Leaders Steals per Game
1. Allen Iverson, PG, Bulls/Pistons 2.9
2. Jason Kidd, PG, Lakers 2.5
3. Baron Davis, PG, Clippers 2.4
4. Terrell Brandon, PG, Raptos 2.4
5. Darrell Armstrong, PG, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 2.3
6. Joseph Forte, PG, Kings 2.3
7. Shawn Marion, SF, Celtics 2.0
8. Gary Payton, PG, Jazz 1.9
9. Eddie Jones, SG, T-Wolves 1.8
10. Kobe Bryant, SG, Raptors 1.8
NBA Leaders Steals per Game
1. Allen Iverson, PG, 76ers 2.74
2. Ron Artest, SF, Pacers 2.30
3. Shawn Marion, SF, Suns 2.28
4. Doug Christie, SG, Kings 2.25
5. Jason Kidd, PG, Nets 2.24
6. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers 2.21
7. Paul Pierce, SF, Celtics 1.76
8. Caron Butler, SF, Heat 1.76
9. Steve Francis, PG, Rockets 1.74
10. Jamaal Tinsley, PG, Pacers 1.71
This list is a lot closer than the others we have been examining. However, there is one pretty noticeable difference between the list: TMBSL steals are dominated by PGs. In TMBSL 7 of the 10 leaders are listed as PGs, while the NBA only has 4 PGs on their steals leader board. In fact the TMBSL steals leader board is so dominated by PGs that the top 6 all are PGs, where as the NBA only has 2 in the top 8. No surprise that Allen Iverson tops both leagues. He is super quick and not afraid to take chances. No owner in their right mind would trade a superstar like Iverson at the prime of his career. Each leader board has a team that boasts a pair of teammates that are deft in larceny. Interestingly enough both teams are the #3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
TMBSL “Leaders” Turnovers per Game
1. Jerry Stackhouse, SG, Jazz 4.7
2. Lamar Odom, SF, Pacers 4.2
3. Paul Pierce, SG, Heat 4.1
4. Allen Iverson, PG, Pistons 3.8
5. Grant Hill, SF, 76ers 3.8
6. Omar Cook, PG, Bucks 3.6
7. Dajuan Wagner, SG, Grizzlies 3.5
8. Sam Cassell, PG, Magic 3.4
9. Antoine Walker, SF, Suns 3.4
10. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Wizards 3.4
NBA “Leaders” Turnovers per Game
1. Jason Kidd, PG, Nets 3.7
2. Steve Francis, PG, Rockets 3.7
3. Paul Pierce, SF, Celtics 3.6
4. Glenn Robinson, SF, Bucks 3.6
5. Gilbert Arenas, PG, Warriors 3.5
6. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers 3.5
7. Ricky Davis, SG, Cavs 3.5
8. Allen Iverson, SG, 76ers 3.5
9. Jalen Rose, SG, Bulls 3.5
10. Antoine Walker, PF, Celtics 3.3
The biggest difference in this comparison is the fact that in TMBSL the “leaders” in the top 3 are way ahead of their counterpoints in the NBA. It is interesting that there is such a big difference at the “top” of this leader board, but things end up pretty even after the first three for TMBSL. Also, Shaquille O’Neal in TMBSL is the only true post player on either list. The Wizards run through him, so his high turnover average is understandable and he was in the next 10 for the NBA. One player, Omar Cook, finds himself on this dubious leader board in TMBSL, but he didn’t even log a minute in the NBA during the 2002-03 season, let alone qualify for inclusion. Only 3 players, Paul Pierce, Antoine Walker, and Allen Iverson, are found on both lists.
TMBSL Leaders Minutes per Game
1. Kobe Bryant, SG, Raptors 40.7
2. Shawn Marion, SF, Celtics 40.1
3. Eddie Jones, SG, T-Wolves 39.8
4. Baron Davis, PG, Clippers 39.6
5. Travis Best, PG, T-Wolves 39.6
6. Cuttino Mobley, SG, Magic 39.5
7. Chauncey Billups, PG, Sonics 39.5
8. Tracy McGrady, SG, Bulls 39.4
9. Damon Stoudamire, PG, Celtics 39.4
10. Ray Allen, SG, Hawks 39.2
NBA Leaders Minutes per Game
1. Allen Iverson, SG, 76ers 42.5
2. Cuttino Mobley, SG, Rockets 41.7
3. Shawn Marrion, SF, Suns 41.6
4. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers 41.5
5. Antoine Walker, SF, Celtics 41.5
6. Steve Francis, PG, Rockets 41.0
7. Jalen Rose, SG, Bulls 40.9
8. Kevin Garnett, PF, T-Wolves 40.5
9. Jamaal Mashburn, SF, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 40.5
10. Gary Payton, PG, Sonics 40.1
The most notable difference here is obviously that in the real NBA season everyone in the top ten averaged over 40 minutes per game, while in the sim there were only two players that averaged over 40 minutes per game. Interestingly those players also appear on the NBA minutes per game leader list albeit a couple of spots lower. The only other player to appear on both lists is Cuttino Mobley. However, it is interesting to note that Mobley was on quite different teams for each league. In the NBA he was on a young Houston Rockets team that just missed the playoffs in the Western Conference, but in TMBSL he is on the Orlando Magic, who have been one of the best teams in the league for the first two years of the sim. Both leader boards have one team that has two players on the list. For TMBSL the T-wolves have their SG, Eddie Jones and their PG, Travis Best, while in the NBA the Rockets have their SG, Mobley, and PG, Steve Francis. Although the positions are the same the team philosophies are quite different as the T-Wolves are TMBSL’s most defensively oriented squad and play almost to a halt, while the Rockets are a high scoring squad that ask Mobley and Francis to push the pace when apt.
Another, interesting note is that although both lists are guard dominated, the TMBSL minutes leaders is exclusively guards except for SF, Shawn Marion. The NBA is a little more balanced with 3 SFs and a PF as part of the list, but still G leaning with 5 of the top 7 playing either PG or SG.
TMBSL Leaders Points per Game
1. Kobe Bryant, SG, Raptors 34.2
2. Grant Hill, SF, 76ers 31.3
3. Alonzo Mourning, C, Nuggets 30.7
4. Chris Webber, PF, Celtics 29.8
5. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Wizards 29.5
6. Dirk Nowitzki, SF, Sonics 28.6
7. Tim Duncan, PF, Mavs/Pistons 27.4
8. Paul Pierce, SG, Heat 27.2
9. Vince Carter, SG, Rockets 27.1
10. Tracy McGrady, SG, Bulls 26.6
NBA Leaders Points per Game
1. Tracy McGrady, SG, Magic 32.1
2. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers 30.0
3. Allen Iverson, SG, 76ers 27.6
4. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Lakers 27.5
5. Paul Pierce, SG, Celtics 25.9
6. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Mavericks 25.1
7. Tim Duncan, C, Spurs 23.3
8. Chris Webber, C, Kings 23.0
9. Kevin Garnett, PF, T-Wolves 23.0
10. Ray Allen, SG, Bucks/Sonics 22.5
A lot of familiar names on these lists. There are 7 players that appear on both leader boards. Kobe is the clear leader in TMBSL, but fell a good bit behind Tracy McGrady in the NBA. Both lists have a healthy mix of guards and post guys, so the balance is pretty similar as far as what positions the scoring is coming from. However, there is clearly a big difference in the averages as the top scorers in TMBSL are clearly ahead of the top scorers in the NBA for the 2002-03 season. There is more than a 2 point difference between the #1 scorers in both leagues and the margin grows as you move down the list to the point that there is more than a 4 point difference between the #10 scorers in each league. On each list a top 10 scorer was traded during the year (Tim Duncan and Ray Allen, who coincidently were teammates in TMBSL in 2001), but in the NBA one team dominated the list with the #2 and 4 scorers. No team in TMBSL has 2 top 10 scorers.
TMBSL Leaders Rebounds per Game
1. Antonio McDyess, PF, 76ers 13.2
2. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Wizards 12.7
3. Tim Duncan, PF, Pistons 12.3
4. Chris Webber, PF, Celtics 11.7
5. Alonzo Mourning, C, Nuggets 11.6
6. Marcus Camby, C, Clippers 11.6
7. Ben Wallace, PF, Nets 11.5
8. Kevin Garnett, PF, Hawks 11.5
9. Scott Pollard, C, Lakers 11.4
10. Danny Fortson, PF, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 11.1
NBA Leaders Rebounds per Game
1. Ben Wallace, C, Pistons 15.4
2. Kevin Garnett, PF, T-Wolves 13.4
3. Tim Duncan, C, Spurs 12.9
4. Jermaine O’Neal, PF, Pacers 10.3
5. Brian Grant, PF, Heat 10.2
6. Troy Murphy, PF, Warriors 10.2
7. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Mavericks 9.9
8. Shawn Marion, SF, Suns 9.5
9. Jerome Williams, PF, Raptors 9.2
10. P.J. Brown, PF, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 9.0
This is a pretty interesting contrast. The leading rebounder in the NBA, Ben Wallace, is on both lists but as the NBA leader vs. the TMBSL leader, Antonio McDyess, he is dominate. However, the top 10 in the NBA tapers off a lot quicker than in the TMBSL where every player on the list averages more than 11 rebounds, while only 3 NBA players can claim that. Where things really get interesting is the fact that there are only 3 players that appear on both lists. Those are the top 3 rebounders in the NBA; Wallace, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan.
TMBSL Leaders Assists per Game
1. Chauncey Billups, PG, Sonics 10.4
2. Jason Kidd, PG, Lakers 9.8
3. John Stockton, PG, Rockets 9.4
4. Steve Francis, PG, Knicks 9.4
5. Sam Cassell, PG, Magic 9.3
6. Damon Stoudamire, PG, Celtics 9.3
7. Andre Miller, PG, Trailblazers 9.2
8. Steve Nash, PG, Nets 9.1
9. Baron Davis, PG, Clippers 9.0
10. Travis Best, PG, T-Wolves 9.0
NBA Leaders Assists per Game
1. Jason Kidd, PG, Nets 8.9
2. Jason Williams, PG, Grizzlies 8.3
3. Gary Payton, PG, Bucks/Sonics 8.3
4. Stephon Marbury, PG, Suns 8.1
5. John Stockton, PG, Jazz 7.7
6. Jamaal Tinsley, PG, Pacers 7.5
7. Jason Terry, PG, Hawks 7.4
8. Steve Nash, PG, Mavericks 7.3
9. Andre Miller, PG, Clippers 6.7
10. Eric Snow, PG, 76ers 6.6
Obviously another category that is WAY UP in TMBSL vs. the NBA. You have a few players that find themselves on both leader boards, but most of the list is different. Both lists have very young players to the NBA All-time Assist leader in John Stockton. Jason Kidd is 2nd and 1st on each respective list and clearly one of the best PGs in each league. Both lists tout a talented young PG at #4 with Steve Francis holding that spot in TMBSL and Stephon Marbury in the NBA. Obviously scoring is up in TMBSL, so the assist numbers are expected to be elevated, but could it be that the game is also more team/play set up and less individual 1 on 1 than the NBA? Without actually seeing a 2002-03 game, I don’t know for sure, but it certainly seems that way, just checking out the stats.
TMBSL Leaders Blocks per Game
1. Alonzo Mourning, C, Nuggets 4.2
2. Theo Ratliff, C, Raptors 3.5
3. Eddie Griffin, PF, Heat 3.2
4. Raef LaFrentz, C, Jazz 3.1
5. Keon Clark, C, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 2.8
6. Ben Wallace, PF, Nets 2.7
7. Kenyon Martin, PF, Grizzlies 2.6
8. Ryan Humphrey, PF, Lakers 2.6
9. Marcus Camby, C, Clippers 2.5
10. Victor Wachter, C, Bulls 2.4
NBA Leaders Blocks per Game
1. Theo Ratliff, C, Hawks 3.23
2. Ben Wallace, C, Pistons 3.15
3. Tim Duncan, PF, Spurs 2.93
4. Elton Brand, PF, Clippers 2.55
5. Adonal Foyle, C, Warriors 2.50
6. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Lakers 2.37
7. Jermaine O’Neal, C, Pacers 2.31
8. Andre Kirilenko, SF, Jazz 2.19
9. Shawn Bradley, C, Mavericks 2.10
10. Eric Dampier, C, Warriors 1.88
Well all the offensive stats are up in TMBSL, so all the defensive stats are down, right? Not so fast my friend. Blocks are hugely increased in TMBSL. This is true not only at the top, but throughout the leader board and throughout the league. Also, this is another list that is far different in terms of who leads TMBSL and who leads the NBA. This time there are only two constants. Theo Ratliff and Ben Wallace are one, two in the NBA and both appear on the TMBSL blocks leader board. However, that is where the similarities end. The NBA list is a lot more of a whos who of post stars with Duncan and Shaq making appearances. Jermaine O’Neal is on the NBA list, but he suffered a gruesome injury (or he is faking so it is harder for GM Bankz to trade him out of Chicago) that has sidelined him for much of the season. No team in TMBSL has more than one player on the blocks leader board, but it is a block party for the Warriors of the NBA as both Adonal Foyle and Eric Dampier claim spots on the NBA leader board. One interesting player that makes the list in the NBA is SF Andre Kirilenko. He is the only non-PF/C to make either of the lists. Many believe he could make the leader board in TMBSL, but his team style has seemed to hold him back from being as aggressive as his skill set permits on the defensive end.
TMBSL Leaders Steals per Game
1. Allen Iverson, PG, Bulls/Pistons 2.9
2. Jason Kidd, PG, Lakers 2.5
3. Baron Davis, PG, Clippers 2.4
4. Terrell Brandon, PG, Raptos 2.4
5. Darrell Armstrong, PG, Eastern Conference Powerhouse Hornets 2.3
6. Joseph Forte, PG, Kings 2.3
7. Shawn Marion, SF, Celtics 2.0
8. Gary Payton, PG, Jazz 1.9
9. Eddie Jones, SG, T-Wolves 1.8
10. Kobe Bryant, SG, Raptors 1.8
NBA Leaders Steals per Game
1. Allen Iverson, PG, 76ers 2.74
2. Ron Artest, SF, Pacers 2.30
3. Shawn Marion, SF, Suns 2.28
4. Doug Christie, SG, Kings 2.25
5. Jason Kidd, PG, Nets 2.24
6. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers 2.21
7. Paul Pierce, SF, Celtics 1.76
8. Caron Butler, SF, Heat 1.76
9. Steve Francis, PG, Rockets 1.74
10. Jamaal Tinsley, PG, Pacers 1.71
This list is a lot closer than the others we have been examining. However, there is one pretty noticeable difference between the list: TMBSL steals are dominated by PGs. In TMBSL 7 of the 10 leaders are listed as PGs, while the NBA only has 4 PGs on their steals leader board. In fact the TMBSL steals leader board is so dominated by PGs that the top 6 all are PGs, where as the NBA only has 2 in the top 8. No surprise that Allen Iverson tops both leagues. He is super quick and not afraid to take chances. No owner in their right mind would trade a superstar like Iverson at the prime of his career. Each leader board has a team that boasts a pair of teammates that are deft in larceny. Interestingly enough both teams are the #3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
TMBSL “Leaders” Turnovers per Game
1. Jerry Stackhouse, SG, Jazz 4.7
2. Lamar Odom, SF, Pacers 4.2
3. Paul Pierce, SG, Heat 4.1
4. Allen Iverson, PG, Pistons 3.8
5. Grant Hill, SF, 76ers 3.8
6. Omar Cook, PG, Bucks 3.6
7. Dajuan Wagner, SG, Grizzlies 3.5
8. Sam Cassell, PG, Magic 3.4
9. Antoine Walker, SF, Suns 3.4
10. Shaquille O’Neal, C, Wizards 3.4
NBA “Leaders” Turnovers per Game
1. Jason Kidd, PG, Nets 3.7
2. Steve Francis, PG, Rockets 3.7
3. Paul Pierce, SF, Celtics 3.6
4. Glenn Robinson, SF, Bucks 3.6
5. Gilbert Arenas, PG, Warriors 3.5
6. Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers 3.5
7. Ricky Davis, SG, Cavs 3.5
8. Allen Iverson, SG, 76ers 3.5
9. Jalen Rose, SG, Bulls 3.5
10. Antoine Walker, PF, Celtics 3.3
The biggest difference in this comparison is the fact that in TMBSL the “leaders” in the top 3 are way ahead of their counterpoints in the NBA. It is interesting that there is such a big difference at the “top” of this leader board, but things end up pretty even after the first three for TMBSL. Also, Shaquille O’Neal in TMBSL is the only true post player on either list. The Wizards run through him, so his high turnover average is understandable and he was in the next 10 for the NBA. One player, Omar Cook, finds himself on this dubious leader board in TMBSL, but he didn’t even log a minute in the NBA during the 2002-03 season, let alone qualify for inclusion. Only 3 players, Paul Pierce, Antoine Walker, and Allen Iverson, are found on both lists.
