Interesting article on Durant

[crimedog]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-45-42/Memo-to-a-Young-Baller.html

Talks about why his +/- numbers might be so bad. Specifically his inability to run the pick and roll and his two main weaknesses on D; challenging spot up shooters and defending the PnR.

Kinda cool to see someone go more in-depth in their analysis of a player than just "he scores a lot and works hard and is therefore a superstar"

[mrhonline]

http://myespn.go.com...ung-Baller.html

Talks about why his +/- numbers might be so bad. Specifically his inability to run the pick and roll and his two main weaknesses on D; challenging spot up shooters and defending the PnR.

Kinda cool to see someone go more in-depth in their analysis of a player than just "he scores a lot and works hard and is therefore a superstar"

+/- is such a tricky stat, to say the least.

As Hawks' fans, we know all about young guys putting up terrible plus/minus numbers. It takes time.

If your #5 pick, undersized PF with a complete college resume is struggling, you worry.