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Adam Morrison: Worst NBA Player ever?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Outlier, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. OHMSS

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    This term "overseas" is really getting tiresome. If you mean in a second tier league like the ACB or the Eurocup then sure. If you mean the Euroleague - not a chance in hell.
     
  2. Prometheus

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    More like he's the one crying because he can't get playing time.
     
  3. T-Slack

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    With him being a free agent next year, you can bet the pacers will try to sign him unless the Lakers match their offer. They will try to add on to their collection if you know what I mean. ;)
     
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    I think I know what your referring to in the pacers, but I don't think he fits the traditional fundamental 'caucasian' basketball style like dunvleay and hansborough, he plays more just one on one, hes an unorthodox player that would basically need a team that allows him to come off the bench and be a volume shooter there, thats his only hope, unfortunately its not likely hell find it
     
  5. BrooksBall

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    If things don't work out in basketball, he can always play the role of a 70s p*rn star in any movies that call for such a role.

    He could also play the roles of hippy, drug addict, redneck, etc...
     
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    Yeah, Shannon Brown looks overjoyed. :rolleyes:

    Look, Adam Morrison has not become a good NBA player for whatever reason, but to say he's the worst ever is the definition of hyperbole.

    The worst player to ever play in the NBA could never even sniff an 11.8 PPG average.
     
  7. leebigez

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    Go and re-read my post from last summer. Instead of piddle paddling with a guy like barry, I was screaming for a guy like dj as a backup. He made league minimum and the rox couldve got him for probably 1.5 which is still cheaper than barry.
     
  8. JimRaynor55

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    He got that 11.8 ppg because he was a hyped up rookie on a horrible Bobcats team that gave him decent minutes and the greenlight to shoot. His FG% was 0.376, and his assists, rebounding, and defense were also poor. I remember seeing a stats article arguing that he was literally measured as the worst player in the league that year, for jacking up so many bricks (if you can't shoot it's better that you don't at all) while contributing nothing in other areas.

    After his injuries and loss of reputation, he's treated as a normal scrub who doesn't get playing time.

    That said, 2005-2006 Ryan Bowen was far worse than he was:

    1.3 ppg, 0.298 FG%, 1.3 rpg, 0.4 apg, 9.6 mpg (somehow started 19 games)

    Sub-30% overall shooting for an entire season, wow. I still remember screaming at my TV as opposing teams tripled Yao and dared this guy to shoot.
     
  9. meh

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    First of all, I have to come to the defense of Brian Cook here.

    Brian Cook can play in the NBA. He sucks compared to most other players, yes. But he brings a positive skill to the court... 3 point shooting. And in his "prime"(yes it existed) he was capable enough in other areas of the game to justify playing time.

    Adam Morrison is pure crap that just doesn't belong in the NBA.
     
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    He also shot a respectable 34% from 3, pulled down 3.0 rebounds, and had a decent A/T ratio for a small forward, especially a rookie.

    Is he what I consider a good player? No. His overall FG% is too low.

    Is he a good player for where he was picked? Hell no.

    Worst player ever? Clearly he's not.
     
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    i second that,

    Ammo did avg 11 ppg in his rooke year, before the injury
     
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    Patrick O'Bryant
     
  13. MIAGI99

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    The guy is not a NBA player. He was good in college but it is a different level now and with his injuries he does not even slightly resemble the player he once was not to mention the guys shooting touch is awful now. Also, please do not let me start on the defensive end just atrocious. I will probably surprise if he is not cut depending on his contract situation because they damn sure are not going to trade him away, lol.
     

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