I just thougt, since everybody is comparing Ming to these guys, we could try to estimate how they would do if they played in the chinese basketball leauge. All the chinese people that have been coming to this site could probably play this game a little better then the rest of us. I think many of them know who Rik Smits and Shawn Bradley are. Also, maybe we should assume that the nba:ers haven't reached their prime yet (if u can have prime and Bradley in the same sentence ) My guess is: Bradley: 19ppg, 14rpg, 7bpg Smits: 26ppg, 10rpg, 4bpg ps. Ming averaged in 01/02 season 23,4 ppg, 15,4 rpg (I think)
not that well... because foreign players can only be on the court a limited time (whereas chinese players can play all 4 quarters) of course that's dodging the point... if smits or bradley could... i think they would play just as well as ming. but that's because they've been exposed to the nba already. if we were to ask, how would yao ming do compared to smits and bradley in the nba after being exposed... well, i can't help but say yao ming will most likely perform better did anyone see divac own shaq in game 3? if yao ming rounds out into a 7'5 divac, we'd be winning the finals. remember, it's really lower base strength that gets position in the post. yaoming may have smaller upper body strength but he's got sequoia's for legs
No way would Bradley average that many points. Doesn't have the necessary ballhandling skills to average more than 12-13 ppg even in China. Bradley's entire offensive game is shooting 15 ft jumpers set up by Nash. Also, this question should ask, how well would Bradley and Smits do at AGE 21. You know what's funny? Last year, Pau Gasol was hyped up, despite putting up like barely 10 ppg and like 4 rebounds a game in Spain. Not to mention that his FT% was like 55%, which isn't good for a so-called shooter... I'd say he turned out ok.
This time I agree with you. A strong indication is how Bradley did on the German national team against other European national teams. He flat out sucked. I think most of you would say that the level of competition even against national teams in Europe is clearly below NBA standards. He still couldn't dominate - not even close - he had the same scrub role he has in Dallas. Granted, the level of competition in China may be even lower, but I am pretty sure he would not get half of the numbers Ming put up.
didn't ming average like 38 ppg? Or was that just for the playoffs. I do know Bradley could never go 21 for 21 against BYU's second teamers. btw: Sir Barkley...can I quote you on how the German National team sucks and is clearly below the NBA. So, how to you like Webber.
Good point. If I had a crystal ball and saw in Ming's first NBA season that he would play about 24 m/g, average just under 12 ppg, block just under 2 shots, and grab over 6 rebs, would that be enough? Well, that is what Smits did at the same age in his first NBA season as the #2 overall pick out of Marist. Yao is a better passer and has 3 pt range. IMO, at a similar age Smits would get slightly less numbers than Yao in the ChBA. Given that Yao has significantly more body weight than Bradley now, I won't even make the comparison.
Shaq would foul out in about 2 minutes in China. No way they would let him lower his sholder on his way to the rim every single play. There is also no way he could break that habbit any time soon since he has been getting away with it here for so long. BTW I am only half serious and half bitter. Shaq would dominate of course
Bradley avg 10pts a game in college at byu. I for one is willing to bet the cba is better than the wac. Bradley was just a bonehead pick andreally just sux, plain and simple. there is no comparison.
KidRock...good point on Gasol!!! Let's compare Razor Knees to the Dutchman before we lump together: -Smits, while not the most dominant inside player, was the top player in the second tier of centers during his time. He averaged 14.5/6.5 over his career. -Bradley is a 9/7 guy over his career. -Cato is a 5/5 guy over his career. Do we all agree that Ming will probably be equal or better than Smits? Because he is certainly going to be a major upgrade over Bradley and our current situation!!! I am not to sure we can get another player who can do 15/7 at the center position. With our current team, adding a 15/7 guy would be a tremendous asset and really push us into the playoffs.
griffin is already a 15/7 guy he just needs PT like he got in january. everything else (i.e. ming) is gravy
true, but I do not consider griff a 5, unless he picks up three inches.....I would hope he can step in as our 4......actually can you imagine this lineup Ming - 15/7 Griffin - 17/7 Butler - 14/5 Mobley - 19/3 Francis - 21/6 that will win you a few games
