After everything said and done, 4 games into the season, i know it is early, but i think that since steve was so pumped, his numbers in the first week would be higher than it would be the rest of the season. 04-05 w/magic PPG 18.0 RPG 7.70 APG 3.70 TO 5.00 EFF + 14.67 03-04 w/rockets PPG 16.60 RPG 5.50 APG 6.20 TO 3.72 EFF + 17.10 Difference PPG + 1.4 RPG + 2.2 APG - 2.5 TO + 1.28 EFF - 2.43 So steve is happy now because he averages a little over 1 point and 2 rebounds more, but 2.5 assists less? He averages more than an extra turnover pergame, and his overrall effenciency is down by almost 3...so does the system really fit steve better? does it higher his chances of winning the gold? You Decide.
lol it was funny because I was watching the Magic game..and Steve was doing good..and he threw an alleyoop to Cato..and I was beginning to miss them again...and thought maybe we shouldn't have traded them... Then I switched the channel to the Grizzlies game last week and Tmac just owned the third quarter...30 points 9 assists? And I was like wowwww Tmac's awesome lol. Francis's numbers are going to be a little higher than last year...they lost to the Bobcats..wait and see til the end of the season... I still miss him..but I'm glad we got Tmac.
Actually, he's averaging 5 ast/ game after this one. That's with two 2 assist games. I think he can go back to averaging 6 to 7 a game, just have to see how he plays. the best trade are the ones in which both team benefits, and I have to say this trade could be a good trade.
He'll get his numbers back up. Probably gonna end up at about 22 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 7 apg once the team gels more.
Are you saying this because of that article where Steve says he's happy? I mean, what do you want him to say, "I freaking hate it here!!!" That's great, piss off a whole new set of fans. The tone of your post makes it seem like Steve is the one who wanted to be traded. Don't you remember the stink he made when the trade had first leaked?
I think regardless of his numbers he would be happier simply because he's in a system that's more his style now and they're winning games. He's able to play how he wants and have fun on the court, I would think that would make him happier than getting a few more points a game, assists, or some other stat.
You got to admit though, you still watch the highlights of Franchise and miss it...I know I do...I think the Majic will be great this year...
We are getting better shots this year. I like the results so far. Even if Lue and ward can't hit them. They are wide open. Both from the outside and inside the paint.
Ward is hitting 43.5% of his 3 pointers. He can hit wide open shots, that is his whole purpose in the league.
Francis has improved if you took away the one loss he would have stellar stats (including 2 game winners) and I will admit I miss SF3 and the fire he brought to each game. I will not miss the TO's and bad decision making but miss his comraderie with his teammates. J
I miss him and even if you say you don't it's apparent that he's missed enough to be have a post created ever time he plays...