Post by George Gervin on Mar 14, 2024 20:27:39 GMT
I was hoping to get 50+ games for this SW but with Houston’s position in the West standings and now injuries to multiple players, Whitmore is likely going to be shut down with his knee injury for the rest of the year.
However, he’s definitely earned a higher rating than the 71 he started with as a rookie.
Let’s start with the splits line:
The positives with Cam:
Now the bad:
In short, he needs a boost but there’s real flaws here that hold him back from getting higher. He’s got real talent but needs to harness it better to take off for Houston.
Current Rating: 71
Suggested Rating: 76
However, he’s definitely earned a higher rating than the 71 he started with as a rookie.
Let’s start with the splits line:
- 38 GP, 17.8 MPG with 12.1/3.9/0.5 counting stats on 46/36/67 splits (4.4 3s per game)
- Advanced stats are pretty positive for his minutes load with a 16.8 PER, 57% TS, 25% USG rate, and 47% 3PT attempt rate
The positives with Cam:
- Absolute freak athlete. Regularly makes eye popping plays and stands out with his athletic fluidity and power in a strong 6’7” frame. Really demonstrates it well on offense with his ability to get to the rim (49% of his shots at the rim with a 25% USG rate when he’s playing).
- Despite the high USG, he’s in the 87th percentile for TOs League wide and takes care of the ball quite well.
- Boards crasher where Houston is +4.2 (87th percentile) on the offensive glass when he’s in the game
Now the bad:
- Near bottom of the League (2nd percentile) in assist rate. Tunnel vision is an understatement for him in his 17.8 MPG
- Defensively has the tools to be a monster but doesn’t apply himself on that end to the degree he should (-0.7 DEPM, combined 3% steal and block rate)
- Needs to convert more at the line (67% FT) given his ability to pressure the rim and get downhill
In short, he needs a boost but there’s real flaws here that hold him back from getting higher. He’s got real talent but needs to harness it better to take off for Houston.
Current Rating: 71
Suggested Rating: 76