SI writer disses Bowen

[Tobias]

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Damn, Bowen is old , no wonder his ass got cut.

[samikeyp]

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battier is like bowen except a worse defender and worse shooter who shoots more often

since when has bowen exactly been a good shooter??? as far as im concerned, for such a great defensive player, his offense is as bad as his defense is good. he cant shoot for , other than an occasional wide open corner three.

[The Great Fantastic]

You're right. Bowen never led the league in 3-point field goal percentage. Especially not in 2003.

[cheguevara]

You're right. Bowen never led the league in 3-point field goal percentage. Especially not in 2003.

exactly. the ignorant haters don't even know Bowen has been at the top of the league in 3pt % for years. To the point that it's insulting that he's never been invited to the Allstart 3pt shooting contest

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exactly. the ignorant haters don't even know Bowen has been at the top of the league in 3pt % for years. To the point that it's insulting that he's never been invited to the Allstart 3pt shooting contest

Josh Howard shot a higher 3pt% than Dirk and Terry. Dirk and Terry are considered 2 of the best shooters in the league. does that mean Howard is a great 3pt shooter? does that mean hes a great shooter period? Desagana Diop shot 50% this year. i guess that means hes a pretty damn good 3pt shooter as well. Shaq shot 50% one year as well. holy thats good. even Reggie Miller hasnt even shot 50% before. man, i never would have guessed that Shaq is a great 3pt shooter just because he shot 50% one year.

[ChumpDumper]

Battier attempted 165 three ponters last season.

Bowen attempted 245.


Diop attempted 2.

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Battier attempted 165 three ponters last season.

Bowen attempted 245.


Diop attempted 2.

yes, and i wonder how many of Bowens shots were uncontested, wide open 3s that he made? i wonder how many 3s he made with a hand in his face? cuz i RARELY see him hit a 3 with a hand in his face. hitting open shots does not make you a great shooter, no matter what your percentages are. your SUPPOSED to hit the open shots. Bowen is a solid wide open corner 3 point shooter. but he cant hit anything other than the wide open corner 3. he cant shoot freethrows for . he cant hit straight on 3s. he cant hit midrange jumpers. im not sure how hes considered by some of these homers to be such a great shooter if he can only hit ONE kind of jumper.

[ChumpDumper]

i wonder how many of Bowens shots were uncontested, wide open 3s that he made?

How many of Battier's were?

i wonder how many 3s he made with a hand in his face? cuz i RARELY see him hit a 3 with a hand in his face.

How often is a hand in Battier's face?

hitting open shots does not make you a great shooter, no matter what your percentages are. your SUPPOSED to hit the open shots.

Battier is never open?

he cant hit midrange jumpers. im not sure how hes considered by some of these homers to be such a great shooter if he can only hit ONE kind of jumper.

How many kinds does he NEED to hit to be a better three point shooter than Battier?

[MarkCuban]

Battier was a better defender than Bowen last year? Okay.

here's my top 5 defenders list in the league

1. Dirk
2. Keith Van Horn
3. Eric Dampier
4. Steve Nash
5. Jason Terry

[mavs>spurs2]

here's my top 5 defenders list in the league

1. Dirk
2. Keith Van Horn
3. Eric Dampier
4. Steve Nash
5. Jason Terry

If you're trying to be sarcastic, Jason Terry is NOT one of the worst defenders in the league. He's not great but actually above average. Look at his steals per game over his career.

[mavs>spurs2]

Now Dirk and Kieth Van Horn, that i'll believe.

[~~Ice Man 2000~~]

2005-06 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM

Position Player, Team 1st 2nd Total Points
Guard Bruce Bowen, San Antonio 26 3 55
Center Ben Wallace, Detroit 26 2 54
Forward Andrei Kirilenko, Utah 19 6 44
Forward Ron Artest, Sacramento 11 8 30
Guard Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 12 4 28
Guard Jason Kidd, New Jersey 9 10 28

2005-06 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE SECOND TEAM
Position Player, Team 1st 2nd Total Points
Forward Tim Duncan, San Antonio 7 9 23
Guard Chauncey Billups, Detroit 7 9 23
Forward Kevin Garnett, Minnesota 4 10 18
Center Marcus Camby, Denver 2 11 15
Forward Tayshaun Prince, Detroit 3 7 13

Other players receiving votes, with point totals (First Team votes in parentheses): Rasheed Wallace, Detroit, 12 (3); Gerald Wallace, Charlotte, 11 (3); Shawn Marion, Phoenix, 11 (1); Raja Bell, Phoenix, 9 (2); Dwyane Wade, Miami, 8 (3); Kirk Hinrich, Chicago, 7 (3); Alonzo Mourning, Miami, 7 (1); Shane Battier, Memphis, 6 (1); Gilbert Arenas, Washington, 4 (1); Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia, 4; P.J. Brown, New Orleans/Okla. City, 3; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio, 3; Dwight Howard, Orlando, 3; Josh Howard, Dallas, 3 (1); Brevin Knight, Charlotte, 3; Shaquille O’Neal, Miami, 3 (1); Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers, 2 (1); LeBron James, Cleveland, 2 (1); Tony Parker, San Antonio, 2 (1); Quinton Ross, L.A. Clippers, 2 (1); Allen Iverson, Philadelphia, 2; Eddie Jones, Memphis, 2; Jason Collins, New Jersey, 1; Boris Diaw, Phoenix, 1; Pau Gasol, Memphis, 1; Trenton Hassel, Minnesota, 1; Mike James, Toronto, 1; Richard Jefferson, New Jersey, 1; Ruben Patterson, Denver, 1; Chris Paul, New Orleans/Okla. City, 1; Jason Terry, Dallas, 1; Yao Ming, Houston, 1.

Rofl doesbt that settle it?

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How many of Battier's were?How often is a hand in Battier's face?Battier is never open?How many kinds does he NEED to hit to be a better three point shooter than Battier?

im not sure where i said anything about Battier being a better shooter. you should really go back and read my posts a little more thoroughly. i simply said that Bruce Bowen is not a great shooter, or a 3pt contest level shooter like some people here profess.

oh, and I also think Battier is a better shooter than Bowen.