-29th number of the many
-#26 was won by Kyle Korver
-#26 is still boring
-You can vote for players in any way you want: On-court impact, Off-court impact, championships etc.
Nominees:1. Joe Caldwell (1966-67 to 1974-75)P/36 | R/36 | A/36 | TS% | Ortg | Drtg | PER | Ws/48 |
18.0 | 5.3 | 4.0 | .496 | Nr | Nr |
14.8 | .075 |
* Joe Caldwell is probably the best player on the list. But probably is why every thread is debatable.
He was a solid swingman and had a few good seasons, but boy did he like to shoot. The thing is he wasn't a good shooter.
2. Jordan Hill (2010-11 to 2014-15)P/36 | R/36 | A/36 | TS% | Ortg | Drtg | PER | Ws/48 |
15.2 | 11.4 | 1.4 | .528 | 107 | 107 |
16.5 | .097 |
* I know right. He even averaged 12+ rebounds per 36 three times in his career.
Jordan Hill could play as a starter if he had a good defensive center next to him. But those players are almost always good rebounders. Hill isn't that good of a offensive player and can't stretch the floor.
His rebounding also took a dip last year. It's easy to see why he's a role player.
3. Zaza Pachulia (2003-04 to 2014-15)P/36 | R/36 | A/36 | TS% | Ortg | Drtg | PER | Ws/48 |
12.0 | 9.7 | 1.4 | .533 | 107 | 106 |
14.2 | .102 |
* Another big that had his best years as a role player.
This is pretty much the same story as Hill. Not a great defender, a solid rebounder and decent offensive player. But Hill played his last few years on the terrible Lakers while Pachulia spent some time with Playoff teams during his career.
Other Notable Player ShoutoutJohn Johnson had his best years in Portland, and was a solid player there. Otherwise, pretty average.
Jack Twyman wore it on and off during his career and I'm too lazy to include him as a voting option. Probably had the best career out of every player that wore this number.