So far my team is 4-0, but we havent been playing the most talented team so I'm still looking to see if there are ways I can make my team better.  So far, I've been starting http://www.whatifsports.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1671392 at SG.  He has been nothing short of spectacular for me so far, shooting 500% from 3's.  But I also have http://www.whatifsports.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1671391 on the bench, and he's also gotten off to a good start, with almost half the amount of minutes.  I've been thinking about starting him but not sure I want to change it when the first guy is doing so good.  I'm stumped, so what would you guys do?

PLAYER 1 RATINGS

Athleticism	34	1
Speed	60
Rebounding	1
Defense	25
Shot Blocking	1
Low-post	2
Perimeter	79	3
Ball Handling	39
Passing	63	1
Work Ethic	55	2
Stamina	84
Durability	40	1
FT Shooting	B-

 

PLAYER 2 RATINGS

Athleticism	49
Speed	60	2
Rebounding	4
Defense	39
Shot Blocking	3
Low-post	5
Perimeter	71	3
Ball Handling	39	1
Passing	62
Work Ethic	58
Stamina	67	1
Durability	63	1
FT Shooting	B-

 

Player 2 is the better player imo but I would keep player 1 as the starter. #2s stamina makes it hard for him to put up starter minutes. Better have him as a reserve as #2 on depth chart at SG and SF. 

I also think #2 is better, but I think you should start #2 because they are both similar and coming done to it #2 has the better Triangle IQ and they both have the same zone IQ. But coming down to it I think you wouldn't go bad either way but in my opinion I think #2 is better.

Yeah, player 2 is better due to defense and athleticism.  He probably has enough stamina to start but could hurt you in a multiple overtime game.  Small risk, but they're close enough that it probably isn't worth it.  You should definitely try to find a way to get player 2 a larger share of the minutes, though.  A guy with stamina of 84 playing almost 28 minutes per game makes me think he isn't set to rest at fairly fresh.  With a more-talented backup, he definitely should be.  If either of these guys has any potential to learn how to handle the ball they'd be a lot better for you...

Posted by dahsdebater on 11/4/2010 8:40:00 PM (view original):
Yeah, player 2 is better due to defense and athleticism.  He probably has enough stamina to start but could hurt you in a multiple overtime game.  Small risk, but they're close enough that it probably isn't worth it.  You should definitely try to find a way to get player 2 a larger share of the minutes, though.  A guy with stamina of 84 playing almost 28 minutes per game makes me think he isn't set to rest at fairly fresh.  With a more-talented backup, he definitely should be.  If either of these guys has any potential to learn how to handle the ball they'd be a lot better for you...

Schmit backs up at PG right now bc my other PG/SG player has a passing between 35-40...not exactly great for a PG.  My reasoning for starting player #1 is the PER and if you really look at the stats that effect in game play, hes only behind in Ath and def, but has a really nice 3pt shot.  I think i am going to try and find player #2 some more time though, he can really help us out.