2009-2010 Hollinger Projections - All Players

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2009-10 Current PER: 36.01
League Average Comparison: +21.01
Projected PER: 29.51
2008-09 PER: 30.04

2009-10 outlook: Paul's numbers have improved in each of his four seasons, and the projection tool I use says to plan on a fifth: It has Paul, not LeBron Jame ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 32.58
League Average Comparison: +17.58
Projected PER: 22.80
2008-09 PER: 22.18

2009-10 outlook: Bosh can opt out of his contract and become a free agent after the season. Oh, you've heard? ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 31.77
League Average Comparison: +16.77
Projected PER: 8.00
2008-09 PER: 8.28

2009-10 outlook: The addition of Andre Miller likely makes Bayless the odd man out in ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 30.39
League Average Comparison: +15.39
Projected PER: 24.43
2008-09 PER: 25.44

2009-10 outlook: Howard is the game's best center and continues to improve; it's easy to forget that he entered the league out of high school and is only 23 y ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 30.26
League Average Comparison: +15.26
Projected PER: 19.36
2008-09 PER: 19.08

2009-10 outlook: With his elbow seemingly healed and his basketball IQ having taken several leaps forward, Anthony appears poised to have his best season. The ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 30.24
League Average Comparison: +15.24
Projected PER: 13.16
2008-09 PER: 14.73

2009-10 outlook: Murray signed a one-year deal with Charlotte for $1.9 million after the market for his services proved surprisingly slim. That's probably bec ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 29.88
League Average Comparison: +14.88
Projected PER: 22.65
2008-09 PER: 24.46

2009-10 outlook: First, the bad news: Declines in free throw rate are a fairly ominous canary in the coal mine, and Bryant is 31 with a lot of mileage on his ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 29.84
League Average Comparison: +14.84
Projected PER: 16.19
2008-09 PER: 16.93

2009-10 outlook: Hamilton will start at shooting guard while newcomer Ben Gordon com ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 29.68
League Average Comparison: +14.68
Projected PER: 28.45
2008-09 PER: 31.76

2009-10 outlook: James posted the third-best PER of the post-merger era last season, and the amazing part is that he did it while shooting 34.4 percent on 3s ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 28.45
League Average Comparison: +13.45
Projected PER: 15.20
2008-09 PER: 15.22

2009-10 outlook: The departure of Jarron Collins and likely retirement of Matt Harpring leave Koufos as the fourth big man in the Jazz frontcourt rotation, an ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 27.95
League Average Comparison: +12.95
Projected PER: 8.18
2008-09 PER: 8.43

2008-09 season: Jones' first year in Miami was largely a wasted one thanks to a broken wrist. He played in only 40 games and had trouble getting back into the ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 27.54
League Average Comparison: +12.54
Projected PER: 18.71
2008-09 PER: 18.01

2009-10 outlook: Speights enters the season as the third big man in the rotation behind Elton Brand and Samuel Dalembert, but given Dalembert's struggles last ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 26.64
League Average Comparison: +11.64
Projected PER: 18.79
2008-09 PER: 19.25

2009-10 outlook: With two good wheels and unquestioned go-to status, Martin is at the right age and right time to enjoy the best season of his career. While h ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 25.71
League Average Comparison: +10.71
Projected PER: 22.10
2008-09 PER: 24.50

2009-10 outlook: The big question is how much the knees will limit Duncan, because he was a lesser player by the end of last season. The Spurs will take a kid ... Complete Profile
2009-10 Current PER: 25.11
League Average Comparison: +10.11
Projected PER: 28.90
2008-09 PER: 30.46

2009-10 outlook: It's a big year for both Wade and the Heat, as he can opt out of his contract and become a free agent after the season. Speculation will run ... Complete Profile

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