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Poindexter Einstein · 01-22-2005, 06:06 PM

For those who dont see the comparison between Howard's progress and play, and AK-47....

The way they play, their defensive prowess, long arms and fluidity, their jack of all trades ability, are the items that make me see them as similar players.

AK is better at this point, of course, but my point is that they are on the same track. Look at comparable stats, year 2 of their career ...

AK ...... 12.0 ppg ....5.3 rpg ....1.7 apg ....1.48 spg ....2.19 bpg ...1.7 topg ...FG% 49 ...3s 32.5%

JH .... 12.3 ppg ....7.0 rpg ....1.5 apg ....1.34 spg ....0.6 bpg ...1.6 topg ...FG% 46 ...3s 29.5

From the stats, Josh is a much better rebounder, and AK blocks more shots. Otherwise, about the same player. And the way they impact a game is very similar as well, with their length and athleticism.

01-22-2005, 06:06 PM	#43
Poindexter Einstein Golden Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,098	RE: Who in the league is like Howard? For those who dont see the comparison between Howard's progress and play, and AK-47.... The way they play, their defensive prowess, long arms and fluidity, their jack of all trades ability, are the items that make me see them as similar players. AK is better at this point, of course, but my point is that they are on the same track. Look at comparable stats, year 2 of their career ... AK ...... 12.0 ppg ....5.3 rpg ....1.7 apg ....1.48 spg ....2.19 bpg ...1.7 topg ...FG% 49 ...3s 32.5% JH .... 12.3 ppg ....7.0 rpg ....1.5 apg ....1.34 spg ....0.6 bpg ...1.6 topg ...FG% 46 ...3s 29.5 From the stats, Josh is a much better rebounder, and AK blocks more shots. Otherwise, about the same player. And the way they impact a game is very similar as well, with their length and athleticism.