mlewinth wrote:
I would love to find one person who can try to tell me why that is not the case. Jennings is right now SLAMMING Roses, rookie stats, let alone this years stats. Rose has NEVER played like Jennings is playing. I would love one of you to challange me on how Rose is better!
I argued with you about this last night, so what the hell, I'll make my case again.
Don't just look at stats, I hate that, & I know you hate that, & they never tell the whole story. While it appears that Jennings is better than Rose, there are several factors that you aren't taking into account.
1) Atleast for play this season, ROSE IS INJURED. And it's quite obvious it's affecting his play. When he's fully 100%, I expect his numbers to rise.
2) For Rose's rookie season & this season too, let's look at the talent on his team. He played along side Gordon, Salmons, Deng, Hinrich, Miller, all these players are much better than the talent surrounding Jennings right now. Other than Bogut, who's not a prolific scorer, there is NO ONE on Milwaukee to take any shots & make them. Jennings takes 20shots per game to lead his team because HE HAS TO. Rose did not lead the team in shots last year & doesn't lead the team in shots this year either. He takes less than 13 per game.
3) Look at the type of player. Rose is a distributor. He looks to pass first, shoot second. He's always been this way. Jennings is a point cut from the AI mold. He looks to shoot first, pass second. He's an aggressive scorer. Rose is still the better passer right now & better at getting his teammates involved in the game. Imagine how many assists per Rose would have right now if Salmons & Hinrich could hit a wide open jumper.
4) Rose is just as quick, but 3 inches taller & over 30lbs stronger. He's not a better shooter than BJ, but he can get to the rim with just as much ease.
5) And this one tends to hurt Rose but I still love him for it, overall attitude. Rose is one of the most humble players in the NBA. Jennings ego is already AI-sized. He doesn't even know his teammates last names! Rose humbleness hurts him at times out on the court, but I'm certain that swagger will come in time. I get the feeling that Jennings is going to alienate alot of teammates during his career with his overall brash, cocky attitude.
Jennings is playing better right now, there's no arguing that. But in the end, Rose will be the better overall player imho. Jennings is a better scorer & will be a very good player in this league, but I think the skills & size that Rose possesses at the point position will make him the better overall player down the road.
