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Power Forward MPA
20 Oct
2024
Based on Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, and Dennis Rodman.

Please note that this does not reflect the last five Power Forward inducted but rather the previous five peak runs of that particular player.  Also, we are going with what each player predominantly played.  For some positions, we see very different players who bring unique skill sets, and just like at Center, that is very much the case for Power Forwards.

The five Power Forwards we are using as the baseline are:

Dirk Nowitzki.  Class of 2023 & Peak Period 2004-05 to 2010-11:  A career Dallas Maverick, Nowitzki also played some time at Center, but he was a Power Forward more often, especially in his peak period. 

Chris Webber.  Class of 2021 & Peak Period 1996-97 to 2002-03:  Webber played most of his career at Power Forward, though he occasionally lined up at Center.

Tim Duncan.  Class of 2020 & Peak Period 1999-2000 to 2005-06:  Duncan was the hardest to classify.  “Big Fundamental” arguably played more at Center throughout his career, but in his Peak Period, he was more of a Power Forward, hence why he is listed here and not at the five.

Kevin Garnett.  Class of 2020 & Peak Period 1999-2000 to 2005-06:  Garnett played mostly at Power Forward but, late in his career, was more a Center, and early in it, saw some time at Small Forward.

Dennis Rodman.  Class of 2011 & Peak Period 1988-89 to 1994-95: Rodman is a fascinating name on this as not only did he play a significant part of his career as a Small Forward (including his peak period), but he was not a prolific scorer but a far more adept rebounder than the four other legends in his peer group.  There will be a significant change in the statistical bar when he is removed from these five (and he will be the first to be removed once the next Power Forward is inducted).

Peak Period is the best seven consecutive seasons by a player.*All-NBA have weighted points.  3 for the First Team, 2 for the Second Team, and 1 for the Third Team.

MVP and Defensive Player of the Year have weighted points.  10 for 1st Place, 9 for 2nd Place, 8 for 3rd Place, 7 for 4th Place, 6 for 5th Place, 5 for 6th Place, 4 for 7th Place, 3 for 8th Place, 2 for 9th Place and 1 for 10th Place.

All-Defensive have weighted points.  2 for the First Team, 1 for the Second Team.


The Bullet Points

  • Games Played: 1223.6
  • All-NBA: 18.8
  • All-Star Selections: 10
  • MVP: 39
  • All-Defensive: 11.8
  • DPOY: 36.6
  • PPG: 17.1
  • Peak PPG: 20.1
  • Points: 21598
  • Points Peak: 10567
  • RPG: 10.2
  • Peak RPG: 11.7
  • Rebounds: 12264
  • Rebounds Peak: 6102.8
  • APG: 3
  • Peak APG: 3.5
  • Assists: 3689.4
  • Assists Peak: 1823.4
  • SPG: 1.0
  • Peak SPG: 1.1
  • Steals: 1180.4
  • Steals Peak: 542.8
  • BPG: 1.3
  • Peak BPG: 1.5
  • Blocks: 1663.8
  • Blocks Peak: 777.2
  • Playoff Games: 157.6
  • PER: 21.0
  • Peak PER: 22.8
  • Win Shares: 82.1
  • Peak Win Shares: 37.1
  • VORP: 67.2
  • Peak VORP: 37.1
  • Conference Titles: 3.2
  • NBA Titles: 2.4
Last modified on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 20:09

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