How’d the New Kids Do?

Las Vegas Summer league 2006 was the debut of Portland’s new acquisitions Lamarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy and Joel Freeland. Portland’s website has plenty of recap along with Eric Marentett’s blog. Here’s how the stats came out and how they compared with the draft day’s “nemesis” for Aldridge and Roy.
(complete stats for LVSL)

6th pick vs. 7th pick (traded for each other)

MPG: Roy 26.4 Foy 32.8 --3rd stat = Roy @ 32.8mpg( per min match)
PPG: Roy 19 Foy 24.8 --23.6
Av FG%: Roy 64.7% Foy 53%-- n\a
av3PFG%: Roy 66.7 (4-6) Foy 37.5 (3-8) --n\a
FT% Roy 69.4 (25-36) Foy 86.8 (33-38) --n\a(31-45)
REBPG: Roy 3.4 Foy 4.2 --4.2
ASTPG: Roy 3.6 Foy 2.2 --4.5
BLKPG: Roy .4 Foy .4 --.5
STLPG: Roy .6 Foy 2.2 --.74
TOPG: Roy 3.2 Foy 3.8 --4

Conclusion : There will certainly be a lot of further comparisons between these two evenly matched players! Comments from those in attendance seem to give Roy the advantage because of Game Poise and Presence as the stats are incredibly even. Some favorites are: "has a vibe, a poise, and an aura that screams star." "Both were excellent, but Brandon Roy may be just a step ahead."

2nd pick vs. 1st pick

MPG: Aldridge 33 Bargnani 26.2 -- 3rd stat= Bargnani @ 33mpg
PPG: Aldridge 11.6 Bargnani 13.2 --16.6
Av FG%: Aldridge 47.9% Bargnani 46.7% --n\a
av3PFG%: Aldridge 0% (0-1) Bargnani 35.3 (6-17) --n\a(8-21)
FT% Aldridge 86.7% (13-15) Bargnani 85.7% (18-21)-- n\a(22-26)
REBPG: Aldridge 6.6 Bargnani 3.8 --5.3
ASTPG: Aldridge 2.2 Bargnani .6 --.8
BLKPG: Aldridge 1.8 Bargnani 1.8 --2.3
STLPG: Aldridge 1 Bargnani 1 --1.3
TOPG: Aldridge .8 Bargnani 3.6 --4.5

Conclusion: Fairly evenly matched number wise with the scoring edge to Bargnani. Considering that Aldridge had to share the ball with Roy, Webster, and Outlaw (all of whom expected to carry their share of the scoring) I’m not surprised. Comments for both of these players seem to be along the line of needing more physical strength. Aldridge’s strengths seem to be on the defensive end and Bargnani on the offensive.

Joel Freelands game didn’t post a lot of stats, but he seemed to surprise a lot of spectators with his feel for where he was supposed to be, decent looking touch, and overall effort.

Also of note is Coach Nate wanted to get a look at Brandon playing the point guard position. Brandon’s natural position is at the scoring guard (which is where Nate says he will be playing next year) as he likes having both guards having point guard ball handling and decision making skills. The only game Roy actually played his normal position he walked away with a league leading 35pts shooting 59% from the field! I can’t wait till October!