Round 3, pick #90 - Otis Thorpe
Otis Thorpe is one of the more underrated players in NBA history. He was a very efficient scorer (.584 TS%, .546 efg%), went for about 17/10/3 during most of his career, and was a solid defender also. Thorpe was also a deft passer. He also didn't miss a single game from age 24-29, and had 14 straight healthy and productive seasons to start his career. He could lead his team in scoring or take 2nd man role, as he did behind Dream in the early 90s and during the first championship run.
I know have a dominant defense with Thorpe and Wallace inside and Iverson at the point. I have 3 guys who have proven themselves as healthy and productive players. Giving Iverson a low post scorer was also key. Thorpe is 39th all time in defensive win shares and 46th all time in offensive win shares. That TS% puts him at 37th all time. My team is taking shape and I like it so far. I now have elite options at scoring, rebounding, defense and shooting %.
Here are some of his many accomplished stats and awards:
Career averages of -
14.0 Points
8.2 Rebounds
2.2 Assists
1992 All Star
3 career triple doubles
112.1 offensive rating (90th)
1994 NBA Champion
Team fanmail so far:
Allen Iverson, PG
Otis Thorpe, PF
Ben Wallace, C
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Last edited by fanmail; 05-22-2008 at 01:55 AM.