Post by NOLa. on Sept 10, 2014 15:58:33 GMT -6
SLOE Court of the United States
The Sim People v Dennis “Is He Ded” Scott
(Argued September 10, 2014 – September 10, 2014 )
Chief Justice NOLa. will deliver the opinion of the court.
The public is currently engaged in an active, useless debate over whether or not Dennis Scott, star small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, is “ded.” After a serious broken leg injury, Dennis Scott took a noticeable hit to his attributes, much like Sam Cassel in the past. Both sides argue their points today in SLOE Court, and presently there are highly-credible witnesses willing to give their testimony on this very subjective matter.
I. The Prosecution
First, let’s look over Dennis Scott’s last few seasons as a visual aid.
1994-95 Season
This is the season in which Scott received a training camp boost to his potential after an already monstrous progression in camp. He turned B/P (previously B/B) and was well on his way to becoming one of, if not the, best wing in the league.
1995-96 Season
Here we see Scott reach the pinnacle of his career in attributes. No potentials change, but the improvement was in the attributes whose potentials increased last season. The biggest change in my eyes is his defensive growth, as he transformed from a capable defender into a solid perimeter defender with probably room to grow.
1996-97 Season (Current)
First, let me say I do not have Dennis Scott’s original attributes coming into the current season, only the aftermath of the broken leg injury. However, let me also start by saying “WHOA” to that decrease. The two biggest impact hits on Scott has to be his 3 point shooting and the previously mentioned defense.
How will Dennis Scott play once he comes back? Will he be a long-term fit on the Lakers after this development? Has his decrease in defense secured his role as a “just offense” type of player?
Dennis Scott is DED., ladies and gentlemen.
II. The Defense
Way to grasp for straws there. Dennis Scott is NOT DED and here’s why.
First, yes he took a big hit, but the hit isn’t on the level of Sam Cassel. A case can be made that Terry Dehere on the Nuggets died more than Dennis Scott presently, but that’s a different case and Scott’s is more prolific because of his accomplishments which may be the reason why everyone felt a gut punch when he got hurt even though he wasn’t on our own team.
Did he take a hit to his attributes? Of course he did we can all see it. He’ll still fill up the stat sheet in scoring and can still create for others with his handles and passing, which have not taken hits. Although Scott did get hit hard after the broken leg, he’s still in a perfect system with the Lakers to maximize his production. Here’s his statistical breakdown over the last few seasons.
We saw, in limited games (17), that he took a backseat in becoming the only alpha scorer on the team thanks to the additions of Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell. Before the injury, Scott was putting up similar scoring numbers about two seasons ago when he was on the Warriors where he was also teammates with another alpha star in Shawn Kemp. His percentages were down, but with new players and a new team for the Lakers, that’s kind of expected out of any team readjusting.
III. Prosecutions Last Sentence Rebuttal/Argument
His percentages dropped already when he was the best rated scorer in the league, and now with the injury he may be worse off.
IV. Defense’s Last Defense
SMD
V. “Professional” Testimonies
Interviewer: If you were on the stand in court and held to an oath to give an honest answer, would you say Dennis Scott died after his injury considering the magnitude?
Nick Malone: Nope. He's still young and could rebuild his career after the devastating injury. He won't be a mega star like he once was but I have a feeling he'd still be the 2nd or 3rd best player on a good team.
Interviewer: 2nd or 3rd best. Do you think that's a huge hit considering he could have been "THE" best on almost any team?
Nick Malone: It's a considerable hit but that's probably the most devastating injury at least that I've seen so far happen in this game. Careers have been ruined like for example Sam Cassell but also, guys like Bimbo Coles have been able to bounce back from this debilitating injury to be useful in the right system. Dennis Scott is in good hand's on the Lakers right now. I'd consider the Lakers among the elite franchises in this game and Dennis Scott will bounce back in due time but even the smartest people know the Lakers are Eddie Jones team now. D3 will be back and fine but the Lakers will take their lumps without him.
Interviewer: If you were on the stand in court and held to an oath to give an honest answer, would you say Dennis Scott died after his injury considering the magnitude?
LoCo: No, losing what he gained this past off season will stuck, buys that's just extra icing. Scott will come back and be as effective as he's been the last few seasons.
Interviewer: But after a broken leg do you think Dennis Scott is as good as he'll ever be or worse? Sometimes these injuries linger into the next training camp (although he'll be ready to play right before playoffs)
LoCo: DS coming back in season is a huge advantage for him I believe. It seems that with these types of injuries, those that have been the worst, are those that carry into the off season. Could it still turn out negatively? Sure, I just think he has a bigger advantage than if the injury would've been later in the season.
Interviewer: If you were on the stand in court and held to an oath to give an honest answer, would you say Dennis Scott died after his injury considering the magnitude?
Coltsguy: No. Sure, he was an elite, top 10 player in the league and is not that player anymore. But he still is a premier scorer and a solid defender who can vastly contribute to a title contender. So he is still alive!
Interviewer: If you were on the stand in court and held to an oath to give an honest answer, would you say Dennis Scott died after his injury considering the magnitude?
Balls: Hard to say without seeing production afterwards. Died, no; Scott will still be a productive player in this league. Severely limited? I think an argument could be made for that.
Interviewer: Limited how?
Balls: Dennis Scott was the maybe the best all-around 3 in the league; he could play defense, shoot from the outside, score from the inside. You could literally build any game plan and him thrive as a scorer. Now he's more of a #2 scorer on a team. A great #2 but a #2 nonetheless.
Interviewer: Floor is open for a closing statement if you wish.
Balls: Players who are severely injured through the random injury engine should get an additional paid training from the league. 5-6 points won't make up the difference, but it could help the owner cope.
Interviewer: Nice.
VI. The Verdict
Upon further review of the arguments and the testimonies, the SLOE Court rules in favor of the defendant, Dennis Scott, that he is indeed not “DED” as exclaimed by some the night of injury.
Court dismissed.
