Hollinger Player Projections - All Players
1LeBron James
LeBron James
2011-12 Current PER: 31.85
League Average Comparison: +16.85
Projected PER: 27.93
2010-11 PER: 27.34

+ Bruising wing with a point guard's handle and a center's body. Deadly at rim.
+ Average outside shooter. Can pass and create but tends to stop ball.
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2Jeremy Lin
Jeremy Lin
2011-12 Current PER: 26.83
League Average Comparison: +11.83
Projected PER: 0.00
2010-11 PER: 14.79

+ Big, aggressive point guard who rebounds well for size and draws fouls.
+ Good size but slow feet defensively. Great nose for ball and good hands.
+ Dr ... Complete Profile
3Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant
2011-12 Current PER: 26.60
League Average Comparison: +11.60
Projected PER: 24.74
2010-11 PER: 23.70

+ Tall, long-armed scoring prodigy with unblockable release. Deadly in transition.
+ Great foul shooter. Lacks strength. Struggles to get open against physica ... Complete Profile
4Chris Paul
Chris Paul
2011-12 Current PER: 26.17
League Average Comparison: +11.17
Projected PER: 23.43
2010-11 PER: 23.76

+ Phenomenal ball handler and pick-and-roll operator who never loses dribble.
+ Improved outside shooter. Can score but penetrates to pass. Makes free throws. ... Complete Profile
5Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade
2011-12 Current PER: 25.48
League Average Comparison: +10.48
Projected PER: 25.03
2010-11 PER: 25.65

+ Electrifying wing with blinding quickness and quick leaping ability.
+ Great at splitting pick-and-roll. Poor shooter but draws heaps of fouls with fakes. ... Complete Profile
6Kevin Love
Kevin Love
2011-12 Current PER: 25.45
League Average Comparison: +10.45
Projected PER: 24.80
2010-11 PER: 24.39

+ Dominant two-way rebounder who is master of positioning on block.
+ Good spot-up shooter and passer. Great outlet passer. Limited low-post game.
+ Poor ... Complete Profile
7Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant
2011-12 Current PER: 25.43
League Average Comparison: +10.43
Projected PER: 21.31
2010-11 PER: 23.94

+ Devastating post-up guard who makes midrange jumpers over top of defense.
+ Excellent ballhandler for size. Sees floor, can create and finish. Natural score ... Complete Profile
8Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard
2011-12 Current PER: 25.42
League Average Comparison: +10.42
Projected PER: 26.14
2010-11 PER: 26.13

+ Dominant physical force who overpowers foes with strength and athleticism.
+ Awesome defensive player. Blocks shots, covers pick-and-roll and owns boards.Complete Profile
9Brandan Wright
Brandan Wright
2011-12 Current PER: 25.39
League Average Comparison: +10.39
Projected PER: 0.00
2010-11 PER: 15.91

+ Long lefty with accurate short-range shot. Good finisher but no post game.
+ Big and talented, but hugely injury-prone. Motivation has been questioned.
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10Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose
2011-12 Current PER: 25.03
League Average Comparison: +10.03
Projected PER: 23.40
2010-11 PER: 23.62

+ Dynamic scoring point guard with good size and superb athleticism.
+ Outstanding finisher, especially in transition. Average shooter. Excels at runners.
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11Paul Millsap
Paul Millsap
2011-12 Current PER: 24.28
League Average Comparison: +9.28
Projected PER: 18.81
2010-11 PER: 19.83

+ Undersized, high-energy 4 who can score around basket or hit midrange jumpers.
+ Excellent rebounder with good hands and wide frame. Good hands for steals.< ... Complete Profile
12LaMarcus Aldridge
LaMarcus Aldridge
2011-12 Current PER: 23.99
League Average Comparison: +8.99
Projected PER: 20.76
2010-11 PER: 21.57

+ Elite low post scorer with unblockable turnaround jumper. Good mid-range game.
+ Excels at spinning out of post for alley-oop. Runs floor well. Shies from c ... Complete Profile
13Steve Nash
Steve Nash
2011-12 Current PER: 23.98
League Average Comparison: +8.98
Projected PER: 17.43
2010-11 PER: 20.81

+ Genius pick-and-roll operator who shreds defenses with passes from either hand.
+ One of best outside shooters in history. Burns any defense playing under s ... Complete Profile
14Greg Monroe
Greg Monroe
2011-12 Current PER: 23.79
League Average Comparison: +8.79
Projected PER: 18.72
2010-11 PER: 18.07

+ Long lefty with great nose for rebounds. Below-rim finisher; gets shots blocked.
+ Iffy outside shooter who can handle and pass. Doesn't block shots.
+ ... Complete Profile
15Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson
2011-12 Current PER: 23.02
League Average Comparison: +8.02
Projected PER: 19.54
2010-11 PER: 19.09

+ Slow, aggressive power forward with deadly 3-pointer off catch. Quick trigger.
+ Underrated rebounder who works angles. Rarely creates offense of dribble.Complete Profile