Brett "Battier" Goffin...Mr. Miscellaneous himself, this is one of the first guys you want on your team, he'll tip a ball, D up anyone, and rarely takes a bad shot...Also he has gotten more aggressive this season. On the Con side he is a Shaqesque foul shooter with a questionable midrange game....Grade B+
Sam "DJ Shady" Zornow...This guy could not only play in the And one basketball league with that handle he could DJ the show!!! Quick as he is relentless Sam is all over the court...Question is can he hit the five footer? Are the loopity loop lay ups good shots??? Time will Tell
Grade B, with the potential of A
John "Mullin" Ostrow...He has come out gunning, is good for around 2 - 4pts a game, couple of boards, throw in an assist and he's dangerous...On D though who do you have him guard, small quick guy, big man??? It just presents match up issues...All in all though Mr. Strow has been a great addition Grade B-
Dave "the small big man" Lewis...6'3" prefers to play on the outside. Versatile though in that he can play BAD D on both small and big men. Dangerous from the corner, Dangerous on the hook, he can play inside, but can also nail those jumpers. When he's on he's downright dangerous, whennnn he's on. Playing and shooting well this season, also a soon to be Daddy which may shift his focus a bit...Grade B
Chris "Don't call me Chris" Smith...Hot and Cold, when Smitty is on the 10-15ft game is automatic, he loves to flash of screens coming high and is deadly, however if he's missing he's known to get in his own head. A Hustler on D and is more then willing to defend anyone, this part of his game has improved. Grade B-...I don't think we've seen his best yet
Jon "ass still pulled" Dorfman...tough to grade yourself. Still has a handle and when/if he's hitting a jumper is a tough guard. However that is a big whennnnnn, jumper has not been falling. Defense has been spotty at best and the intensity has been lacking at times. Maybe the commissioner duties are weighing on him. A lot of room for improvement, at least I hope!!! Grade C+
Josh "the knacker papa" Mandell...Wahnee pride personified, Josh rebounds like a big man, can shoot, can dribble, can play D, he does it all. Tends to get in his own head though if he gets off to a slow start, even more Cuso OWNS him...All in all a solid start for Mandell, he is moving to Long Island though and having a British Baby so he attendance will be spotty in the second half...He will be missed Grade B
Jared "the hair" Mancuso...This is the toughest to grade. In my opinion the best offensive player on the court, creates the toughest match ups, however like Randy Moss he tends to take off some plays now and again. By his own words will rarely lose when trying. Have we ever really seen his best? Does his intensity match his talent? What does he put in his hair?? Grade B+, potential A+ player.
Mike "the Giant" Lee...Some head of hair on him as well!!! Another tough grade, he demands the ball in the clutch, plays with intensity, and can board. However, shot selection is a question and tends to get stripped by the little guys...Also, that boy can bleed. All in all though I don't think we have seen Mikes best I think he needs another big man out there to push him, any see Rusty??? Grade B-
Doug "the european" Crane...He'll score 4 pts on ya and you won't know how he did it. He can shoot from anywhere on the court, can D up both small / Big, and has the lefty shot to boot. Only question is his conditioning and intensity from time to time...Also has missed a few too many weeks, otherwise he would be the midseason MVP...Grade A-
Jamie "shoot til you make" Schweid...A versatile scorer can post you up, shoot from the outside, or drive the hoop...Has post moves like McHale...A competant defender can D up both small and big...Rivals Cuso as the #1 offensive threat out there and outshines him at times because of his intensity. Downside is if he's missing he is still shooting, so blow outs are possible. Burger travels have kept him out, so again I don't think we've seen his best...Grade A-
Barry "the tornado" Herman...Energy personafied, this boy is a non stop wind up doll...With his nice demeanor who would ever think him a criminal. Barrys energy and D makes him a desirable teammate, if he can find his shot he will be downright dangerous Grade B-
Lou “the tank” Forte...Competitor, plays tough, plays hard, and plays to win. Solid lefty / righty cross over and jumper from the top of the key. No real holes in his game, however height presents match up problems now and again. Will last weeks frackus with Dorfman soften him up? Has he peeked too soon, time will tell. Grade B+
Matt "where am I" Usedin...This kid can ball, hard to do however when you're not actually in the gym...Some day, Some day!!! Grade D- (he did pay on time)
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