The 10 Most Inconsistent NBA Players
Andray BlatcheLast Friday night I got a call from my dad, frantic about “this unbelievable center who plays for the Wizards, and is giving the Lakers a ton of problems.” I wasn’t watching the game, but I figured that he was talking about JaVale McGee, as the rookie has showed a ton of upside recently - at least before Ed Tapscott took over.
But he was actually referring to Andray Blatche, who was a key part of the Wizards comeback - bringing a 99-83 gap to a 1-point deficit under a minute to play. Blatche posted a double-double (18 points, 12 boards) and sunk a three in Washington’s losing effort.
How frustrating does that have to be for the Wizards’ brass? They can see that there’s some serious talent here, but Blatche is wildly inconsistent. He had a 25-point, 12-board game against Golden State in November, but has also posted 7 points or less in 11 outings thus far this season.
That’s good enough to make Andray one of the most inconsistent players in the League. Actually, he could be number one. If you don’t think that Andray is the one, here are nine other names to consider:
* Andray Blatche
* Andrea Bargnani
* Larry Hughes
* Charlie V
* Tyson Chandler
* Lou Williams
* Hakim Warrick
* Raymond Felton
* Rafer Alston
* Rashad McCants
Who do you think are the ten most inconsistent NBA players?
December 9th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Deez says:
JR Smith comes to mind
December 9th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
fallinup says:
Dalembert
Yi Jianlian
Ryan Gomes
off the top of my head so far.
December 9th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
craig990 says:
HOW IS LAMAR ODOM NOT ON THIS LIST???
December 9th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
pishenis says:
Lamar Odom and Troy Murphy are very inconsistent too.
December 9th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Kobeef says:
Chalie V kills me.
JR Smith also…
December 9th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
JA says:
Weren’t we just talking about this/Sheed recently?
December 9th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Smitty313 says:
LO
Sheed
JR Smith
December 9th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
aaron26 says:
Rasheed Wallace.
He will give you a 20/10 game of perfection or he’ll shoot 20% and launch 3’s all night.
I hate loving this guy.
December 9th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Richard Wellner says:
I’d like to add Quentin Richardson to this list because he is a player that sucks most nights, but every once in a while comes out with something like a 35 point game and hits like, 10 threes.
As far as Blatche and the game against the Warriors you mentioned in the article, we must keep in mind that a good game against the Warriors means very little this season. This is the same Warriors team that Duhon had 22 assists again and Lee scored 37 on. A grain of salt, I suggest, is to be considered when talking about the Warriors.
December 9th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
pipdaddyy says:
Ben Gordon, although he has gotten somewhat better this year
December 9th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
raf says:
all the raptors wing players ( anthony parker, jason kapono, bargnani)
December 9th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Mamba says:
Charlie V
Bogut
Michael Redd
LO
Those are the ones that spring to mind
This is a great catgegory because inconsistency can be defined in several ways - execution, performance, effort, etc.
I think every fan has someone on their squad that drives them crazy with spotty play
December 9th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
junior says:
sheed
+ jrsmith
thats about it
December 9th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
one66soul says:
Jason Terry
Ben Gordon
Josh Smith(offensive end of the ball)
December 9th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
George W Kush Sr says:
The biggest ones are Sheed, Jr Smith, Bargnani, these guys can just as easily drop 25 points or help the other team, too frustrating.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
control says:
That Trevor Ariza guy on the Lakers. Guy has always looked to me to have Tmac type potential.
Everyone on the Raps, those flunkies.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
P_Dizzle says:
What about:
Vince Carter
Lamar Odom
Andre Iguadola
Rashard Lewis
Michael Redd
I guess I am thinking more along the lines of big money guys that are being paid to be consistent.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
wanabballer says:
boris diaw…
December 9th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Vinny says:
Mike Miller, Baron Davis, boobie gibson, andrew bogurt(if thats how you spell it) rafer alston, barbosa, lamarcus aldridge and ak47
December 9th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
JCARR says:
Nocioni… Barbosa…. Jason Maxiell…. Nash (compared to past seasons)…
December 9th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
JCARR says:
Igoudala!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
JCARR says:
Gerald Wallace!!!!!!!!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Dell says:
Ty Thomas isn’t on this list? That’s an easy one.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Frodo T. Baggins says:
Ben Gordon is in my top ten most inconsistant NBA players. It’s fustrating as a Bulls fan, to see Ben either be hot or cold, every other game. If he was consistant, I’m sure the Bulls would have offered him the 13 or so million a year he wanted in the off season.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
karizmatic says:
Rasheed Wallace
Lamar Odom
Larry Hughes (or does he just consistently suck?)
Nene
Shawn Marion
Stephen Jackson (would you be surprised if he scored 6 points in his next game? I wouldn’t)
Jamal Crawford
Bogut
Bargnani
Ray Allen
December 9th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
dueces08 says:
i avidly participated in a fantasy basketball league last season and also do so this season. in order to win in my league you definitely need to pay a lot of attention to numbers and whos hot/cold in order to make good trades and pick dudes up off the waiver wire. at one point or another i owned virtually everyone on the above list and as a result i hate them all.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Buffalo Brave says:
Out of your listed players its EASILY Larry Hughes.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
MadSammyboy says:
Tim Duncan. You just don’t know WHAT you’re going to get out of him.
December 9th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Jay says:
I disagree with Chandler. His numbers may be inconsistent, but he brings his defense, rebounding, and hustle every night.
December 9th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Chaos says:
Lamar Odom
Tim Thomas
Andray Blatche
Anrea Bargani
JS Smith
Ray Felton
Charlie V
Rashard McCants
Drew Gooden
Hakim Warrick
Yi Jianlian
December 9th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
GEE...Again, Numbers don't lie, but certain commentators will! says:
If you talking strictly this year throw Tracy McGrady in their too. Injury, Sminjury. His points were soooooooo inconsistent.
December 9th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
marcus the great says:
where’s Stro??
December 9th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Amar says:
after looking at roughly 5 years worth of data, i’ve come to the conclusion that ak is consistent, his mins for each game is not. (case in point, sloan only played him 22 mins vs. phoe . . . which ended up being a 2 point loss for the jazz, co-incidence?)
http://allthatjazzbasketball.blogspot.com/2008/10/flashback-friday-andrei-back-when-he.html
on the flip side, the last 7 games may suggest otherwise, but paul millsap is horribly inconsistent so far in his young career.
December 9th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Ace says:
lamar odom has to be the headline of this list
December 9th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Football Fanatics says:
Lamar Odom and Mike Miller
December 10th, 2008 at 2:41 am
doc says:
Where the fuck is Iggy?Without him headlining this list is fradulent.
December 10th, 2008 at 6:04 am
Flip says:
Throw in Yi Jianlian and your list is complete!
December 10th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
NauticFactor says:
Dime
How the hell do you not have Boris Diaw on the top of that list. He defies inconsistent, from a triple double machine in 05-06 to getting 4 and 5 point games this season….