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Fact or Fiction: The Orlando Magic Will Struggle Without Rashard Lewis For the First 10 Games of the 2009-2010 Regular Season
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... , given his ability to spread the floor at the power forward position and his willingness to post up, if necessary (traits that apply to Rashard's skill-set, exactly). Even the numbers prove the comparison as valid, as Kevin Pelton's SCHOENE player projection system lists Lewis as a similar player to Anderson. ...
Orlando Magic News for September 17th: Ryan Anderson, Secret Weapon; Lists Galore!
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... pull defenders out of the paint whenever Lewis left the game last season, making it easier to double-team Howard. Anderson has the size to operate in the paint, but will also benefit from all those double teams as a kick-out option on the perimeter. If he can hit those shots consistently -- as he has already proved capable of doing -- teams may have to think twice about doubling down on Howard, freeing up the Magic's leader to operate more effectively.
Mainstream media, welcome to the bandwagon.
Top 5 Contenders For NBA’s Most Improved Player ...
Fact or Fiction: The Orlando Magic's Offensive Philosophy Will Remain Relatively Similar
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... - a "four-spreader", in the mold of Rashard. The fact that Anderson can back-up Lewis or play alongside him could be a trump card Van Gundy uses during the season. When comparing personnel from last year to this year, Ryan is the only discernible difference. As for everyone else - different players, same system (for the most part). ...
So, Who Should Start For Rashard Lewis?
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... The same can't be said about Ryan; his ceiling hasn't been established (the statistics indicate a similarity to Lewis, etc.) and his potential hasn't been completely harnessed, yet. For a rookie, like Anderson, to step into the league this past season and shoot 36.5% from three-point range is impressive, especially when you take into account the team he played for last year ( ...
Recapping the Orlando Magic's Busy Summer
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... Anderson and Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie, and Courtney Lee
News Post
Analysis
Discussing Anderson and Carter with Dave D'Alessandro of The Star-Ledger
Vince Carter
Assessing His Fit with the Offense
Ryan Anderson
Assessing Anderson's Rookie Season
Projecting His Future with SCHOENE
Fact or Fiction: Anderson Will Overtake ...
What's Up, Ryan?
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... prove - sporting an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%, buoyed mostly by the fact Ryan has shot 50% from beyond the arc (14-28). Because Anderson has played so well offensively, Dwight Howard has stated to me - twice - that he sees him as the "new Pat Garrity", given that they are both deadly perimeter shooters who can spread the floor at the power forward position. However, is that a fair comparison to make?
The numbers of Kevin Pelton's SCHOENE player projection system and the eyes of David Thorpe would disagree, but what do ...
Poll: Judging Ryan Anderson's Performance So Far
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... in the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League, and I examined the numbers to see what type of future entailed for Ryan. Not to mention the plethora of times Anderson has spoken with me after practices and games this year. ...
