[Wizards 2012-13 Player Reviews from the TAI crew are going down; let's reflect---
index so far: Jannero Pargo, Jason Collins, Shaun Livingston, Shelvin Mack, Cartier Martin, Earl Barron, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Garrett Temple, Emeka Okafor, Trevor Ariza, Martell Webster.]

A.J. Price

6-2 : Height
181 lbs. : Weight
26 : Age
4 : Years NBA Experience
2 : NBA Teams

Signed by the Wizards as a free agent for the one-year minimum on July 23, 2012.

Time as a Wizard in 2012-13

57 : Games
22 : Starts
1,278 : Minutes

1.47 out of 3 stars

Average Truth About It.net DC Council Game Rating
{Price evaluated over 19 games} 

12.4 PER

NBA historical PER contribution equivalent:
maybe Jon Barry for the 2000-01 Sacramento Kings (12.4)
maybe Jeff McInnis for the 2004-05 Cleveland Cavaliers (12.4),
maybe Kevin Porter for the 1972-72 Baltimore Bullets (12.4)

.084 Win Shares/48 Minutes

NBA historical WS/48 contribution equivalent:
maybe Jameer Nelson for the 2006-07 Orlando Magic (.082),
maybe Travis Best for the 2004-05 New Jersey Nets (.084),
maybe Derek Fisher for the 2006-07 Utah Jazz (.083)

With A.J. Price on the Court…

The Wizards offense scored 0.4 points less per 100 possessions (OffRtg)
The Wizards defense allowed 1.0 point less per 100 possessions (DefRtg)
Plus/Minus per 48 minutes: minus-2.4

Numbers : Per 36 Minutes

12.4 : Points
3.2 : Rebounds
0.1 : Blocks
0.9 : Steals
5.8 : Assists
1.8 : Turnovers
2.1 : Fouls

0.86 PPP

Price had 501 offensive possessions with the Wizards that ended with a FGA, TO or FTs, and he scored 0.86 Points Per Possession (PPP) on those, ranked 298th in the NBA (via Synergy Sports Technology). Defensively, he allowed 0.83 PPP over 477 possessions, ranked 108th.

Shooting

39% Field Goals (161-413)
35% 3-Pointers (70-200)
79% Free Throws (49-62)

[stats via NBA.com/stats and Basketball-Reference.com]

#12

AJ Price in 2012-13 with the Wizards:

A Perfectly Imperfect Solution

by Kyle Weidie (@Truth_About_It)

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[Wizards 2012-13 Player Reviews from the TAI crew are going down; let's reflect---
index so far: Jannero Pargo, Jason Collins, Shaun Livingston, Shelvin Mack, Cartier Martin, Earl Barron, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Garrett Temple, Emeka Okafor, Trevor Ariza.]

Martell Webster

6-7 : Height
210 lbs. : Weight
26 : Age
8 : Years NBA Experience
3 : NBA Teams

Signed by the Wizards as a free agent Aug. 29, 2012.

Time as a Wizard in 2012-13

76 : Games
62 : Starts
2,200 : Minutes

1.45 out of 3 stars

Average Truth About It.net DC Council Game Rating
{Webster evaluated over 66 games} 

13.9 PER

NBA historical PER contribution equivalent:
maybe Nick Anderson for the 1996-97 Orlando Magic (13.8)
maybe Ronnie Brewer for the 2010-11 Chicago Bulls (13.8),
maybe Willie Anderson for the 1991-92 San Antonio Spurs (13.8)

.138 Win Shares/48 Minutes

NBA historical WS/48 contribution equivalent:
maybe Scottie Pippen for the 1999-00 Portland Trailblazers (.137),
maybe Peja Stojakovic for the 2004-05 Sacramento Kings (.137),
maybe Bob Dandridge for the 1972-73 Milwaukee Bucks (.136)

With Martell Webster on the Court…

The Wizards offense scored 4.7 points more per 100 possessions (OffRtg)
The Wizards defense allowed 1.5 points more per 100 possessions (DefRtg)
Plus/Minus per 48 minutes: minus-0.7

Numbers : Per 36 Minutes

14.2 : Points
4.8 : Rebounds
0.3 : Blocks
0.8 : Steals
2.3 : Assists
1.5 : Turnovers
2.7 : Fouls

1.06 PPP

Webster had 806 offensive possessions with the Wizards that ended with a FGA, TO or FTs, and he scored 1.06 Points Per Possession (PPP) on those, ranked 21st in the NBA (via Synergy Sports Technology). Defensively, he allowed 0.87 PPP over 668 possessions, ranked 196th.

Shooting

44.2% Field Goals (281-636)
42.2% 3-Pointers (139-329)
84.8% Free Throws (168-198)

[stats via NBA.com/stats and Basketball-Reference.com]

#9

Martell Webster in 2012-13 with the Wizards:
A Freak Occurrence in an Unsettled Atmosphere

by Sean Fagan (@McCarrick)

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[Wizards 2012-13 Player Reviews from the TAI crew are going down; let's reflect---
index so far: Jannero Pargo, Jason Collins, Shaun Livingston, Shelvin Mack, Cartier Martin, Earl Barron, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Garrett Temple, Emeka Okafor.]

Trevor Ariza

6-8 : Height
210 lbs. : Weight
27 : Age
9 : Years NBA Experience
6 : NBA Teams

Traded by the New Orleans Hornets along with Emeka Okafor to the Washington Wizards
in exchange for Rashard Lewis and a second round pick on June 20, 2012.

Time as a Wizard in 2012-13

56 : Games
15 : Starts
1,471 : Minutes

1.41 out of 3 stars

Average Truth About It.net DC Council Game Rating
{Ariza evaluated over 35 games} 

14.04 PER

NBA historical PER contribution equivalent:
maybe Doug Christie for the 2003-04 Sacramento Kings (14.0)
maybe Reggie Miller for the 1987-88 Indiana Pacers (14.0),
maybe Kevin Grevey for the 1978-79 Washington Bullets (14.0)

.102 Win Shares/48 Minutes

NBA historical WS/48 contribution equivalent:
maybe Lamar Odom for the 2006-07 Los Angeles Lakers (.102),
maybe Mike Miller for the 2001-02 Orlando Magic (.101),
maybe Shawn Marion for the 2008-09 Toronto Raptors—after being traded by the Miami Heat (.101)

With Trevor Ariza on the Court…

The Wizards offense scored 0.7 points more per 100 possessions (OffRtg)
The Wizards defense allowed 3.0 points less per 100 possessions (DefRtg)
Plus/Minus per 48 minutes: minus-1.5

Numbers : Per 36 Minutes

13.0 : Points
6.5 : Rebounds
0.5 : Blocks
1.8: Steals
2.8 : Assists
2.1 : Turnovers
1.8 : Fouls

0.93 PPP

Ariza had 563 offensive possessions with the Wizards that ended with a FGA, TO or FTs, and he scored 0.93 Points Per Possession (PPP) on those, ranked 174th in the NBA (via Synergy Sports Technology). Defensively, he allowed 0.76 PPP over 394 possessions, ranked 29th.

Shooting

41.7% Field Goals (188-451)
36.4% 3-Pointers (76-209)
82.1% Free Throws (78-95)

[stats via NBA.com/stats and Basketball-Reference.com]

#1

Trevor Ariza in 2012-13 with the Wizards:

by John Converse Townsend (@JohnCTownsend)

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[Wizards 2012-13 Player Reviews from the TAI crew are going down; let's reflect---
index so far: Jannero Pargo, Jason Collins, Shaun Livingston, Shelvin Mack, Cartier Martin, Earl Barron, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Garrett Temple.]

Emeka Okafor

6-10 : Height
252 lbs. : Weight
30 : Age
9 : Years NBA Experience
3 : NBA Teams

Traded by the New Orleans Hornets along with Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards
in exchange for Rashard Lewis and a second round pick on June 20, 2012.

Time as a Wizard in 2012-13

79 : Games
77 : Starts
2,052 : Minutes

1.43 out of 3 stars

Average Truth About It.net DC Council Game Rating
{Okafor evaluated over 76 games} 

15.8 PER

NBA historical PER contribution equivalent:
maybe Tyson Chandler for the 2002-03 Chicago Bulls (15.8)
maybe Erick Dampier for the 2002-03 Golden State Warriors (15.8),
maybe Bison Dele for the 1998-99 Detroit Pistons (15.7)

.104 Win Shares/48 Minutes

NBA historical WS/48 contribution equivalent:
maybe Samuel Dalembert for the 2004-05 Philadelphia 76ers (.104),
maybe Bendan Haywood for the 2010-11 Dallas Mavericks (.104),
maybe Brad Daugherty for the 1989-90 Cleveland Cavaliers (.104)

With Emeka Okafor on the Court…

The Wizards offense scored 1.0 point more per 100 possessions (OffRtg)
The Wizards defense allowed 1.0 point less per 100 possessions (DefRtg)
Plus/Minus per 48 minutes: minus-1.1

Numbers : Per 36 Minutes

13.4 : Points
12.1 : Rebounds
1.4 : Blocks
0.8: Steals
1.6 : Assists
1.9 : Turnovers
2.5 : Fouls

0.88 PPP

Okafor had 872 offensive possessions with the Wizards that ended with a FGA, TO or FTs, and he scored 0.88 Points Per Possession (PPP) on those, ranked 261st in the NBA (via Synergy Sports Technology). Defensively, he allowed 0.81 PPP over 423 possessions, ranked 73rd.

Shooting

47.7% Field Goals (328-687)
58.4% Free Throws (109-191)

[stats via NBA.com/stats and Basketball-Reference.com]

#50

Emeka Okafor in 2012-13 with the Wizards:
A Three-Sided Coin

by Adam Rubin (@LedellsPlace)

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[Wizards 2012-13 Player Reviews from the TAI crew are going down; let's reflect---
index so far: Jannero Pargo, Jason Collins, Shaun Livingston, Shelvin Mack, Cartier Martin, Earl Barron, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Garrett Temple.]

Garrett Temple

6-6 : Height
190 lbs. : Weight
27 : Age
3 : Years NBA Experience
6 : NBA Teams

Signed by the Wizards as a free agent Dec. 25, 2012.

Time as a Wizard in 2012-13

51 : Games
36 : Starts
1,156 : Minutes

1.20 out of 3 stars

Average Truth About It.net DC Council Game Rating
{Temple evaluated over 40 games} 

8.8 PER

NBA historical PER contribution equivalent:
maybe Bimbo Coles for the 2001-02 Cleveland Cavaliers (8.8)
maybe Hubert Davis for the 2002-03 Detroit Pistons (8.8),
maybe Morris Almond for the 2011-12 Washington Wizards (8.7)

.049 Win Shares/48 Minutes

NBA historical WS/48 contribution equivalent:
maybe Mike D’Antoni for the 1974-75 Kansas City-Omaha Kings (.049),
maybe Kenny Smith for the 1987-88 Sacramento Kings (.049),
maybe Nick Van Exel for the 2004-05 Portland Trailblazers (.049)

With Garrett Temple on the Court…

The Wizards offense scored 1.0 points less per 100 possessions (OffRtg)
The Wizards defense allowed 0.5 points less per 100 possessions (DefRtg)
Plus/Minus per 48 minutes: minus-0.9

Numbers : Per 36 Minutes

8.2 : Points
3.8 : Rebounds
0.5 : Blocks
1.6 : Steals
3.6 : Assists
1.9 : Turnovers
2.9 : Fouls

0.78 PPP

Temple had 334 offensive possessions with the Wizards that ended with a FGA, TO or FTs, and he scored 0.78 Points Per Possession (PPP) on those, ranked 393rd in the NBA (via Synergy Sports Technology). Defensively, he allowed 0.90 PPP over 405 possessions, ranked 277th.

Shooting

40.7% Field Goals (105-258)
32.5% 3-Pointers (26-80)
70.3% Free Throws (26-37)

[stats via NBA.com/stats and Basketball-Reference.com]

#17

Garrett Temple in 2012-13 with the Wizards:
Unsung Warrior, Blogger Mea Culpa

by Adam McGinnis (@AdamMcGinnis)

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[Wizards 2012-13 Player Reviews from the TAI crew are going down; let's reflect---
index so far: Jannero Pargo, Jason Collins, Shaun Livingston, Shelvin Mack, Cartier Martin, Earl Barron, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Garrett Temple.]

Trevor Booker

6-7 : Height
240 lbs. : Weight
25 : Age
3 : Years NBA Experience
1 : NBA Team

Drafted by the Timberwolves 23rd overall in 2010,
traded to the Wizards on draft night. 

Time as a Wizard in 2012-13

48 : Games
14 : Starts
887 : Minutes

1.20 out of 3 stars

Average Truth About It.net DC Council Game Rating
{Booker evaluated over 25 games} 

13.9 PER

NBA historical PER contribution equivalent:
maybe Xavier McDaniel for the 1991-92 New York Knicks (13.9)
maybe Darius Songaila for the 2008-09 Washington Wizards (13.9),
maybe Mike Sweetney for the 2005-06 Chicago Bulls (13.9)

.126 Win Shares/48 Minutes

NBA historical WS/48 contribution equivalent:
maybe Shane Barrier for the 2002-03 Memphis Grizzlies (.126),
maybe Tim Thomas for the 2000-01 Milwaukee Bucks (.126),
maybe Jon Brockman for the 2009-10 Sacramento Kings (.125)

With Trevor Booker on the Court…

The Wizards offense scored 3.3 points less per 100 possessions (OffRtg)
The Wizards defense allowed 5.3 points more per 100 possessions (DefRtg)
Plus/Minus per 48 minutes: minus-8.2

Numbers : Per 36 Minutes

10.4 : Points
9.7 : Rebounds
0.6 : Blocks
1.3 : Steals
1.6 : Assists
1.3 : Turnovers
3.9 : Fouls

0.90 PPP

Booker had 278 offensive possessions with the Wizards that ended with a FGA, TO or FTs, and he scored 0.90 Points Per Possession (PPP) on those, ranked 230th in the NBA (via Synergy Sports Technology). Defensively, he allowed 0.77 PPP over 213 possessions, ranked 37th in the NBA.

Shooting

49.1% Field Goals (108-220)
0% 3-Pointers (0-5)
55.6% Free Throws (40-72)

#35

Trevor Booker in 2012-13 with the Wizards:
Cook Book Lacks Sizzle

by Rashad Mobley (@Rashad20)

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In brief, a history of the Washington Wizards in the so-called “John Wall era.” At length, an exposition of the team’s front office and why the time for change is now.

“Point guards are not made, they’re delivered from heaven—and I believe he was delivered from heaven,” Flip Saunders said on “John Wall Day.” That’s what then-Washington, D.C. mayor Adrian Fenty dubbed the day after the NBA Draft when Wall was chosen first overall—June 25, 2010. Team brass wasted no time in welcoming highly-touted rookie to the city. Wall, who one day earlier signed a shoe deal with Reebok, was treated to door-to-Verizon Center limo service, red carpets, and had his mug posted on a billboard outside the arena. He even received an officially endorsed nickname, “The Game Changer.”

The Rebuild, Year One

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[Wizards 2012-13 Player Reviews from the TAI crew are going down; let's reflect---
index so far: Jannero Pargo, Jason Collins, Shaun Livingston, Shelvin Mack, Cartier Martin, Earl Barron, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Garrett Temple.]

Chris Singleton

6-8 : Height
230 lbs. : Weight
23 : Age
2 : Years NBA Experience
1 : NBA Team

Drafted by the Wizards 18th overall in 2011. 

Time as a Wizard in 2012-13

57 : Games
11 : Starts
924 : Minutes

1.06 out of 3 stars

Average Truth About It.net DC Council Game Rating
{Singleton evaluated over 27 games} 

7.8 PER

NBA historical PER contribution equivalent:
maybe Fennis Dembo for the 1988-89 Detroit Pistons (7.8)
maybe Perry Jones for the 2012-13 Oklahoma City Thunder (7.8),
maybe Joey Graham for the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers (7.7)

.028 Win Shares/48 Minutes

NBA historical WS/48 contribution equivalent:
maybe Danny Ferry with the 1990-91 Cleveland Cavaliers (.028),
maybe Danny Ferry with the 2002-03 San Antonio Spurs (.028),
maybe Wah Wah Jones with the 1951-52 Indianapolis Olympians (.028),
maybe Earl Clark with the 2011-12 Orlando Magic (.027),
maybe Tom Hammonds with the 1991-92 Washington Bullets (.027)

With Chris Singleton on the Court…

The Wizards offense scored 1.0 point less per 100 possessions (OffRtg)
The Wizards defense allowed 1.5 points more per 100 possessions (DefRtg)
Plus/Minus per 48 minutes: minus-4.7

Numbers : Per 36 Minutes

9.0 : Points
7.2 : Rebounds
0.9 : Blocks
1.5 : Steals
1.4 : Assists
1.8 : Turnovers
4.8 : Fouls

0.73 PPP

Singleton had 313 offensive possessions with the Wizards that ended with a FGA, TO or FTs, and he scored 0.73 Points Per Possession (PPP) on those, ranked 416th in the NBA (via Synergy Sports Technology). Defensively, he allowed 0.85 PPP over 248 possessions.

Shooting

38.2% Field Goals (92-241)
19.4% 3-Pointers (7-36)
57.1% Free Throws (40-70)

#31

Chris Singleton in 2012-13 with the Wizards: Someone Give This Man Appropriately Heated Porridge

by Conor Dirks (@ConorDDirks)

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[On top of the 2012-13 season review of Jan Vesely by TAI's Lukas Kuba, I provide some thoughts on how to cope with his presence on the Washington Wizards amidst at least one would-be scenario.]

On the first go-around with Jan Vesely, the aim was to disassociate him with the fact that he was the sixth overall pick (at least that’s how I coped). Vesely was already on the team, and he was drafted exactly with John Wall in mind.

The Wizards went with an athletic, defensive-minded, running, dunking role player with their high pick one year after making Wall the face of the franchise. Vesely was a project for sure, but one that promised to be part of the equation.

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[Wizards 2012-13 Player Reviews from the TAI crew are going down; let's reflect---
index so far: Jannero Pargo, Jason Collins, Shaun Livingston, Shelvin Mack, Cartier Martin, Earl Barron, Jan Vesely, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Garrett Temple.]

Jan Vesely

6-11 : Height
240 lbs. : Weight
23 : Age
2 : Years NBA Experience
1 : NBA Team

Drafted by the Wizards 6th overall in 2011. 

Time as a Wizard in 2012-13

51 : Games
4 : Starts
601 : Minutes

0.89 out of 3 stars

Average Truth About It.net DC Council Game Rating
{Vesely evaluated over 23 games} 

7.6 PER

NBA historical PER contribution equivalent:
maybe Andris Biedrins for the 2012-13 Golden State Warriors (7.7)
maybe Chris Mihm for the 2007-08 Los Angeles Lakers (7.7),

.059 Win Shares/48 Minutes

NBA historical WS/48 contribution equivalent:
maybe Todd Fuller for the 1998-99 Utah Jazz (.059),
maybe Greg Dreiling for the 1994-95 Cleveland Cavaliers (.059)

With Jan Vesely on the Court…

The Wizards offense scored 3.8 points more per 100 possessions (OffRtg)
The Wizards defense allowed 4.3 points more per 100 possessions (DefRtg)
Plus/Minus per 48 minutes: minus-3.4

Numbers : Per 36 Minutes

7.5 : Points
7.3 : Rebounds
1.0 : Blocks
0.9 : Steals
1.7 : Assists
1.6 : Turnovers
6.4 : Fouls

0.82 PPP

Vesely had 155 offensive possessions with the Wizards that ended with a FGA, TO or FTs, and he scored 0.82 Points Per Possession (PPP) on those, ranked 346th in the NBA (via Synergy Sports Technology). Defensively, he allowed 0.92 PPP over 25 possessions.

Shooting

50% Field Goals (57-114)
30.8% Free Throws (12-39)

[stats via NBA.com/stats and Basketball-Reference.com]

#24

Jan Vesely in 2012-13 with the Wizards: Confidence at Sea, Searching for Dry Land

by Lukas Kuba (@Luke_Mellow)

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