Post by San Francisco on Jun 19, 2014 8:29:16 GMT -6
Name: Ricky Pierce
Position: SG
Number: 22
DOB: 08/19/1959
Age when drafted: 22 (1982)
College: Rice
Hometown: Garland, Texas
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 205
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STRENGTHS:
Quick first step and strength allow him to get into the lane and score
Excellent Jump Shooter to 18 Feet
Knows how to score and is similar to Vinnie Johnson, projects as high scoring 3rd guard
Very efficient scorer shooting .493 from the floor in his career
Gets to the foul line
Durable played 16 NBA Seasons
WEAKNESSES:
Decent but not great 3PT shooter, does not take a lot of threes
Is average at best defensively
Can Play PG in a pinch but best suited in a scoring role
SIGNIFICANT INFO: Nicknames: Big Paper Daddy, Deuces
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1-5 rate the following for each category (half points can be given
Ins 2
Jps 4.5
Fts 4.5
3Ps 2.5
Hnd 3
Pas 1
.5
ORb 1.0
DRb 1.5
PsD 1.5
PrD 2
Stl 2.5
Blk 0
Qck 4
Str 3.5
Jmp 3
Sta 4
Career highlights and awards
1 All Star Game (1991)
2 NBA 6th Man of the Year (1986-87, 1989-90)
Career NBA statistics
24.4 MPG
Points 14467 (14.9 ppg)
Rebounds 2296 (2.5 rpg)
Assists 1826 (1.8 apg)
Steals 768 (0.8 spg)
Shot .493/.322/.875
Summary:
Pierce is a talented score with excellent range out to 18 feet. He can hit the open 3 pointer but tends to rely on a midrange game and a quick first step to get in the lane and either score or get fouled. Defensively he has decent hands, but is not a great defensive player. Fairly strong and quick, he lacks the vision to be a great PG but can play minutes off the bench there as a third guard. A mid to late first round pick with the ability to be a great scoring option off the bench.