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Andrew Bogut: An All-NBA selection this year?

Howard is so overrated. The only reason why people love him so much is because he is ripped and he can dunk. I haven't seen much skill..

Agreed...Bogut's game isn't barging through defenders like Howard tends to. Smarter defenders know this about Howard and it's not uncommon for him to pick up offensive fouls. Not only that, Bogut will tend to play a little further away from the basket and a lot of bigger defenders won't stray that far. If they do, Bogut has the quicker first step (as seen last night against Perkins and Wallace).

Isaac, part of the reason I think Bogut doesn't get to the line much is that he is selective of his shots. Howard IMO is a classic "power dunker", he'll dive through 2-3 defenders for a layup or dunk; and usually gets fouled in the process.

Most of Boguts shots are short range hookshots, most of which tend to angle around or away from the defender.

Bogut has that "first step" when going to the basket that seems to catch most defenders off guard. Howard (while quick) seems to be read by defenders easily when backing down or going for the drive.

While the FT% may be lower than expected and FPG may be down, I think its because Bogut plays smarter basketball. Doesn't make him better than Howard, but can explain the lack of hack attempts on Bogues.

I hope he can master the Tim Duncan bank shot. Won't be able to stop him then...

Bogut IMO is definitely in the top 2-3 centres in the NBA right now. His non-selection to the all-star game, as wrong as it is, was a direct result of where the Bucks stood at the time in the Eastern Conference.

Lots of online chatter in the states about how well Bogut is playing...I put it all down to the coach. Bogut is now the focal point for the first time in his career in the NBA and he is delivering in spades.

Don't forget that since Skiles enforced the new "Pass to the Post 1st" method of plays and Bogut now gets almost 15-20 shots per game, the Bucks have been on a 10-2 run since the all-star weekend.

Essentially Dallas and Milwaukee are the two hottest teams at the moment. Boguts stats have been on par or better than Howards too.


LAST NIGHT:

25,17 & 4 for Bogut v. Celtics
22,15 & 2 for Howard v. Clippers

There's already been enough stories on the NBA.com site about how people are seeing that not choosing Bogut for the all-star games was a bad move.

Good call Oden08, Bogut would have had a better shot if the Bucks had been playing better in January. The big fella definitely deserves consideration for an all NBA team if he and the Bucks sustain their good form into the playoffs though.

Excellent rebounding and shot blocking, a nice arsenal of post moves and drives, improved free throw shooting, I think he has taken the most charges of any big man in the NBA this year too (something like that). The Bucks are now a good defensive team too, and Bogut is a major factor in that.

I know I'm concerned if the Celtics have to play them in the first round - I'd rather Toronto, Miami or Charlotte than them!

"less useful than a bobblehead atm"

Yes, season ending injuries tend to do that to you.

/facepalm

But your point (however terribly made) is valid; Bogut thrives on a team where you don't have chuckers just starving him of the ball. Jennings has that tendency but whether it's coaching or just his own will, he knows that if he's shooting badly he needs to give it up.

He deserves second team.

But he'll be lucky to get third.

Howard is the only other centre in the league who plays on that level as consistently. Bynum has flashes of greatness but hasn't matured yet; Duncan can still put numbers but he doesn't dominate games anymore. Shaq is still servicable but is years past his prime.

I agree 24 & he had 25 pts & 17 rebounds today in a 2 pt win over Boston. U cant not take that seriously. He should have been an all star!!