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Grade each player thus far (pre-season til present)

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Grade each player thus far (pre-season til present) 

Post#1 » by otownflava21 » Thu Oct 30, 2025 2:47 am

Whether you wish to base your grade off of expectations or their production thus far, how would you grade each player from A to F and feel free to include N/A if you wish.

Here are mine for example:

Banchero - C
He seems off for some reason. Missing bunnies and making uncharacteristic dumb decisions. His surface level stats still show decency but if you look closer its subpar.

Wagner - B
His 3pt shot looks improved, which was super needed. He's getting to the line a lot, but his FT percentage is down which uncharacteristic of him. Also tuning the ball over at a higher rate than usual.

Bane - C
Statistically is averaging decent numbers but has been underwhelming with his relatively low 3PT % to start the season. On top of that he has made some bonehead plays and seems to have an egotistical side to him.

Suggs - A
The only player that I give an A but then again, he's not playing much. Red hot start to the season from 3PT and his defense hasn't seemed to miss a beat, and his offense overall is above average for him. Unfortunately, not making smart decisions defensively fouling shooters and has been a problem for him since he's returned.

Carter Jr - C
Truthfully, I don't believe he deserves a C. But his 3 PT shot has desperately improved back to normal, and his rebounding has had a bit of a boost. But he still has hands of stone and is a fouling machine target for the refs. He just doesn't have a good touch around the rim and his jumper is not automatic like a Horace Grant or Brandon Bass.

Jones - D
Super disappointment, almost an F. It took 5 games for him to finally nail a wide open 3. Assist/TO ratio down the drain so far.

Black - C
Teetered between a C and a D, but one more bad game and it's definitely a D. He's not doing anything at a decent level except for driving to the hoop better.

Goga - B
He is what he is. Can't blame him for getting smoked to the rim sometimes.

Da Silva - A
He's not only meeting expectations but he's exceeding them. He was very slept on and is developing into an actual 3pt threat. Taking it to the hoop better too.

Penda - B
Got thrown into the fire unexpectedly and is making only one or two rookie mistakes. Has only played 2 games. But pre-season looked like a legit 1st rounder.

Richardson - B
Really only played meaningful minutes in just 1 game. Definitely did well in pre-season.

Isaac - D
He needs to be thrown in the fire, not Penda. Get the most out of him while he still has value and is still feared by other NBA players in the paint. WTH is going on with him being the dog house? IF he is injured just say it!

Howard - C
He's hanging on by a thread. Not even Caleb Houston status still.

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