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Amare Stoudemire vs. LaMarcus Aldridge


I would like to take an in depth look at who is better at this game we call basketball.

Let's look at the stats.

 

 

Amare 

G MIN FGM-A FG% 3PM-A 3P% FTM-A FT% OFF DEF TOT STL BLK TO PF AST PTS

53 34.8 422-760 .555 0-3 .000 280-365 .767 2.4 6.2 8.6 .70 .96 2.74 3.70 1.0 21.2

13.9% Rebound Rate, 13.0% TO Rate, 4.8% Assist Rate

1 Year Defensive Rating -4.62(Courtesy of basketballvalue.com)

Aldridge

52 37.3 369-745 .495 5-15 .333 150-197 .761 2.3 6.0 8.3 .77 .52 1.35 2.85 2.0 17.2

13.9% Rebound Rate, 6.9% TO Rate, 10.5% Assist Rate

1 Year Defensive Rating -1.63(Courtesy of basketballvalue.com)


So what do the stats tell us? Pretty much what we already knew...

Amare is a considerably more efficient scorer. Aldridge is better at passing and not turning the ball over. They are identical as rebounders. Aldridge also appears to make a greater impact on the defensive end when in the game.


Edge: Tie, I hate to do this but they are just different players. LMA doesn't have near the finishing capabilities that Amare has but makes up for it with a nice touch around the basket, better defense, and setting up his teammates more.

 

Who would you guys rather have as your starting 4 regardless of salary?