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Discuss: Who's the basketball team's MVP?

Chris Lee

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Apr 27, 2004
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I think it's a four-man race; here are the cases for each.

Damian Jones: No question, the guy you don't want to go up against underneath. Foul shooting and play has been spotty, but if you're picking one guy to start a team with off this team, isn't it him?

Wade Baldwin: Has been increasingly more efficient from the field, with an EFG of 51 percent and FT% of 80. Roughly tied for third in assist to turnover ratio, and one of the league's best steal guys (2.1 per 40).

James Siakam: Leads the league, by a mile, in true shooting percentage at 70.0 (look that one up). Also one of the league leaders if you add blocks and steals together. Has his limitations, and foul trouble has limited his minutes, but he's been undeniably effective on both ends.

Riley LaChance: Has tailed off a bit, and really, his value is in taking care of the ball, not fouling and handing out about twice as many assists as he turns it over. Perhaps a defensive liability at this point in his career, but his offense is really, really solid and he plays so smart.

Anyway, have at it.
 
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