2016-2017 Garbage Time All Stars
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:19 pm
2016/2017 Garbage Time Allstars
As we find ourselves deeply entrenched in the Finals, let's take a moment to recognize those that are deeply entrenched in their vacations. That's right, it's time for the Garbage Time All Stars! They tried hard, but their teammates sure as hell didn't. The ground rules for those unfamiliar:
* Did not qualify for the playoffs
* Constructing a real-ish team with a bench and starters
* No stars or stars-to be: Paul George and Derrick Rose may be All NBA, but they're no Garbage Time All Stars
Starters
C - Andrew Bogut, Orlando Magic
Is this a shameless plug to try and trade him in the offseason? PROBABLY. The old war horse had a solid season though, averaging 2.6 blocks and putting up a 20.2 PER. He has a player option and probably deserves a better end to his career, but cash rules everything so look for him to return to Orlando next year.
PF - Greg Monroe, Miami Heat
One of the centerpieces of the LeBron trade, Monroe had a career high in points, and PER. It's debatable whether he's worth his salary, but he's shown himself to be valuable.
SF - Tobias Harris, Miami Heat
The other centerpiece of the LeBron trade, Harris had a career high in points and FGAs, with decent efficiency. He has the same problem as Monroe- he's not a franchise player but would be useful for a winning time.
SG - Reggie Jackson, Sacramento Kings
The Damian Lillard of the Garbage Time All Stars! Career highs in points, assists, PER, and true shooting at a reasonable salary make him an intriguing asset. Whether he can coexist in the same backcourt with Derrick Rose is another matter.
PG - Ty Lawson, Houston Rockets
Poor 78 and the Rockets. Houston missed the playoffs by the smallest atomic margin. With 8 assists per game and a 21.7 PER, Lawson is now a two time GT Allstar. Here's hoping he doesn't wind up in the Garbage Time Hall of Fame and 78 and the Rockets find their smile next season.
Bench
C - Ed Davis, Charlotte Bobcats
From riches to rags, Davis went from a 67 win Hawks team to the construction zone of Charlotte in a salary dump move. Davis put his value on display with a 21 DRR and averaging a block per game. He may not have a future in Charlotte, but he'll be handsomely compensated in free agency.
F- Jonas Jerebko, Washington Wizards
A giant amongst giants, Jerebko had a .556 TS% and a career high 17.6 PER. In his lowest minute average since 2013, he had his most efficient year; sometimes less is more.
F - Nicholas Batum, Oklahoma City Thunder
I can't call him a stat stuffer; maybe a stat appetizer. He averaged 7.3 points, a couple boards, and a couple assists, and a career best 17.3 PER.
G - Refugio Lozano, Toronto Raptors
Per 36 minutes, he would have averaged 21.8 ppg. Despite his low attributes, he was not a complete negative defensively.
G - Patrick Riordan, Boston Celtics
One half of Boston's productive second rounders, Riordan looked perfectly functional in a backup role. A 15.7 PER and .539 TS% is fine for a team deep in the tank.
F- Chris Arruda, Boston Celtics
The other half of Boston's second round surprises, Arruda averaged 12.1 points per game and landed a spot on the All-Rookie Second team.
F - Chris Leathers, Dallas Mavericks
You're with me, Leathers. In an extremely small sample size of 1 minute this year, he had a PER of 36 and averaged 1 assist per game. This obviously means he would have 36 ASSISTS PER GAME this season if he were given the chance.
As we find ourselves deeply entrenched in the Finals, let's take a moment to recognize those that are deeply entrenched in their vacations. That's right, it's time for the Garbage Time All Stars! They tried hard, but their teammates sure as hell didn't. The ground rules for those unfamiliar:
* Did not qualify for the playoffs
* Constructing a real-ish team with a bench and starters
* No stars or stars-to be: Paul George and Derrick Rose may be All NBA, but they're no Garbage Time All Stars
Starters
C - Andrew Bogut, Orlando Magic
Is this a shameless plug to try and trade him in the offseason? PROBABLY. The old war horse had a solid season though, averaging 2.6 blocks and putting up a 20.2 PER. He has a player option and probably deserves a better end to his career, but cash rules everything so look for him to return to Orlando next year.
PF - Greg Monroe, Miami Heat
One of the centerpieces of the LeBron trade, Monroe had a career high in points, and PER. It's debatable whether he's worth his salary, but he's shown himself to be valuable.
SF - Tobias Harris, Miami Heat
The other centerpiece of the LeBron trade, Harris had a career high in points and FGAs, with decent efficiency. He has the same problem as Monroe- he's not a franchise player but would be useful for a winning time.
SG - Reggie Jackson, Sacramento Kings
The Damian Lillard of the Garbage Time All Stars! Career highs in points, assists, PER, and true shooting at a reasonable salary make him an intriguing asset. Whether he can coexist in the same backcourt with Derrick Rose is another matter.
PG - Ty Lawson, Houston Rockets
Poor 78 and the Rockets. Houston missed the playoffs by the smallest atomic margin. With 8 assists per game and a 21.7 PER, Lawson is now a two time GT Allstar. Here's hoping he doesn't wind up in the Garbage Time Hall of Fame and 78 and the Rockets find their smile next season.
Bench
C - Ed Davis, Charlotte Bobcats
From riches to rags, Davis went from a 67 win Hawks team to the construction zone of Charlotte in a salary dump move. Davis put his value on display with a 21 DRR and averaging a block per game. He may not have a future in Charlotte, but he'll be handsomely compensated in free agency.
F- Jonas Jerebko, Washington Wizards
A giant amongst giants, Jerebko had a .556 TS% and a career high 17.6 PER. In his lowest minute average since 2013, he had his most efficient year; sometimes less is more.
F - Nicholas Batum, Oklahoma City Thunder
I can't call him a stat stuffer; maybe a stat appetizer. He averaged 7.3 points, a couple boards, and a couple assists, and a career best 17.3 PER.
G - Refugio Lozano, Toronto Raptors
Per 36 minutes, he would have averaged 21.8 ppg. Despite his low attributes, he was not a complete negative defensively.
G - Patrick Riordan, Boston Celtics
One half of Boston's productive second rounders, Riordan looked perfectly functional in a backup role. A 15.7 PER and .539 TS% is fine for a team deep in the tank.
F- Chris Arruda, Boston Celtics
The other half of Boston's second round surprises, Arruda averaged 12.1 points per game and landed a spot on the All-Rookie Second team.
F - Chris Leathers, Dallas Mavericks
You're with me, Leathers. In an extremely small sample size of 1 minute this year, he had a PER of 36 and averaged 1 assist per game. This obviously means he would have 36 ASSISTS PER GAME this season if he were given the chance.
