Men Lie. Women Lie. Numbers...? Round 1

[JerzeyReign]

Ok, I've wanted to do this for awhile but was afraid of getting flamed -- so I copped me an internet forum flame ******ant suit and bought some heart from my local Wal-Mart (FYI: No Wally Worlds in Germany lol). I'm going to post the career stat lines of two random players -- no awards, no game highs, no rings -- and want to see who is the better play just on stats. We all know we have to 'look' at a player to get the full story but this is something to do for fun. After about a week or so I'll drop the player's names. If you figure out the stat line please don't ruin it for others. Alright, so here we go -- don't over think this -- which guy do you think (or like) better based on stats.

Spoiler

Dirk Nowitzki

Points Per Game: 22.9
FG%: 47.5% (8.0/16.8)
3PT%: 38% (1.2/3.2)
FT%: 88% (5.7/6.8)
Rebounds Per Game: 8.3 (1.2 OFF 7.1 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 2.6
Steals: 0.9
Blocks: 1
Turnovers: 1.9


Kevin Garnett

Points Per Game: 19.3
FG%: 49.9% (7.8/15.5)
3PT%: 28% (0.1/0.5)
FT%: 79% (3.7/4.7)
Rebounds Per Game: 10.6 (2.4 OFF 8.2 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 4
Steals: 1.3
Blocks: 1.5
Turnovers: 2.3

Garnett wins!

Player 1

Points Per Game: 18
FG%: 52%
3PT%: 24%
FT%: 77%
Rebounds Per Game: 5 (2 OFF 3 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 3
Steals: 1
Blocks: 0.7
Turnovers: 2

Player 2

Points Per Game: 18
FG%: 47%
3PT%: 30%
FT%: 81%
Rebounds Per Game: 7 (2 OFF 5 DEF)
Assists Per Game: 3
Steals: 1
Blocks: 0.8
Turnovers: 3

[Muzyk23]

Like player 2 better. Seems more all-around to me. Definitely shouldn't take those 3s

[bigeastbumrush]

#2.

He's only scoring 3 points less while shooting a much worse 3 point %. What he doesn't give you on offense, he makes it up by hitting the glass hard. Steals and blocks at a better clip to. Gives you more possessions. Just a better overall player.

Can't wait to find out who they are. #2 seems like an 80s player to me. A James Worthy-type.

[ojandpizza]

If these guys are still in the league then I'm pretty sure I have an idea as to who they are.. And if I'm right I would take player 2 without question

[AC]

Probably #2.

[Kashanova]

Spoiler

Personally I think KG has had a better career than Dirk..... Both are good players though...

So I'm going with #2

[DukeC]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kashanova

Personally I think KG has had a better career than Dirk..... Both are good players though... So I'm going with #2

Someone is lacking some reading comprehension skills.

AND didn't even have the courtesy to put it in a spoiler.

For shame Kash. For shame.

[Weeks]

I was going to pick #2 before it was spoiled.