2008-2009 Hollinger Projections - All Players

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2008-09 Current PER: 31.76
League Average Comparison: +16.76
Projected PER: 29.65
2007.00-08 PER: 29.15

2008-09 outlook: James is the best player in the league and he's only 23, which means he still could get considerably better. It's not hard to imagine how -- ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 30.46
League Average Comparison: +15.46
Projected PER: 21.90
2007.00-08 PER: 21.71

2008-09 outlook: I have a feeling he's going to beat that projected PER rather handily. Wade looked to be back at full strength and then some while playing fo ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 30.04
League Average Comparison: +15.04
Projected PER: 30.13
2007.00-08 PER: 28.39

2008-09 outlook: Paul projects to lead the NBA in PER this season, a fact that surprised some folks -- like me, for instance; I'd expected LeBron James to be ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 25.44
League Average Comparison: +10.44
Projected PER: 22.66
2007.00-08 PER: 22.61

2008-09 outlook: It's hard not to be bullish on Howard's prospects -- he's 23, he's improved every year, he has a good head on his shoulders, and he has he b ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 24.5
League Average Comparison: +9.50
Projected PER: 23.63
2007.00-08 PER: 24.05

2008-09 outlook: Duncan is 32 and has played deep into the playoffs nearly every season; fortunately for him the Spurs have managed his minutes extremely well ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 24.46
League Average Comparison: +9.46
Projected PER: 23.83
2007.00-08 PER: 24.09

2008-09 outlook: Bryant is one of the best players in the league, of course, and that shouldn't change much this year, but one thing to track in coming season ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 24.08
League Average Comparison: +9.08
Projected PER: 20.10
2007.00-08 PER: 19.27

2008-09 outlook: Roy had knee surgery in the offseason and his history of injuries has to be getting worrisome for Blazer fans. He's missed 33 games in his tw ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 23.47
League Average Comparison: +8.47
Projected PER: 19.41
2007.00-08 PER: 19.83

2008-09 outlook: Parker is 26 and has put together three successive seasons of similar quality, so this is probably about where his peak is. However, his offe ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 23.2
League Average Comparison: +8.20
Projected PER: 22.22
2007.00-08 PER: 24.78

2008-09 outlook: Nowitzki turned 30 over the summer, but he probably has less to worry about in this department than you'd imagine. Height and shooting abilit ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 23.16
League Average Comparison: +8.16
Projected PER: 21.98
2007.00-08 PER: 22.84

2008-09 outlook: Jefferson obviously will be Minnesota's go-to guy and put up some big numbers, but he won't get much recognition for it until the Wolves star ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 22.93
League Average Comparison: +7.93
Projected PER: 23.19
2007.00-08 PER: 24.07

2008-09 outlook: Ginobili reinjured his left ankle playing for Argentina in the Olympics and underwent surgery that will keep him out for the first two months ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 22.74
League Average Comparison: +7.74
Projected PER: 24.60
2007.00-08 PER: 22.55

2008-09 outlook: If his country isn't going to take care of Yao, then the Rockets need to redouble their efforts. With the talent on board there isn't any que ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 22.33
League Average Comparison: +7.33
Projected PER: 14.61
2007.00-08 PER: 17.07

2008-09 outlook: Unless O'Neal gets serious about improving his workout regimen -- something he's given no indication of doing -- the handwriting is on the wa ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 22.31
League Average Comparison: +7.31
Projected PER: 20.89
2007.00-08 PER: 21.42

2008-09 outlook: Gasol will move back to power forward to form one of the NBA's most fearsome frontcourts, lining up next to fellow 7-footer Andrew Bynum. Whi ... Complete Profile
2008-09 Current PER: 22.18
League Average Comparison: +7.18
Projected PER: 23.45
2007.00-08 PER: 24.23

2008-09 outlook: The arrival of Jermaine O'Neal should be a big help for Bosh, as he's needed a physical defender to help do the dirty work at the defensive ... Complete Profile

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