| Shawn Long |
Interior Scoring Anchor (1.1) |
29.5 |
High (1.2) |
20.2 |
11.1 |
1.6 |
1.9 |
91.87 |
As Delaware’s interior focal point, Long combined bruising post work with relentless offensive rebounding and enough mobility to pressure the rim. His 45-point, 14-rebound eruption during a January 3-1 week showed the ceiling of that role, while his two-way activity made him more than a volume scorer. Delaware’s Shawn Long Named NBA D-League Performer of The Week |
D-League All-Star (2017); All-D-League Second Team (2017); D-League Performer of the Week (2017) |
| Russ Smith |
Lead Shot-Creation Guard (1.1) |
28.2 |
High (1.2) |
17.1 |
3.5 |
6.2 |
2.2 |
76.56 |
Smith functioned as a downhill creator who could manufacture offense when possessions broke down, with his six-plus assists reflecting a substantial organizing burden. His aggressive style naturally brought turnovers, but the combination of scoring pressure and playmaking gave Delaware a genuine lead-guard engine. Ex-Louisville star Russ Smith’s open letter is well-intentioned but unpersuasive |
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| James Webb III |
Two-Way Stretch Forward (1.1) |
34.8 |
High (1.2) |
13.1 |
9.3 |
1.2 |
2.1 |
67.85 |
Webb supplied Delaware with an unusually versatile forward package: rebounding, weak-side defense, transition play and enough perimeter shooting to pull bigger defenders away from the paint. He started every game and his season-ending ankle injury removed one of the team’s most dependable two-way pieces. Brooklyn Nets Sign James Webb III to Two-way Contract |
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| Aaron Harrison |
Primary Wing Creator (1.1) |
31.4 |
High (1.2) |
17.0 |
4.3 |
2.3 |
1.7 |
66.79 |
Harrison arrived as a proven perimeter scorer and quickly became a major offensive option for Delaware, particularly attacking closeouts and creating shots from the wing. His 19-game stint was short, but the 31.4-minute workload shows how heavily the Sevens leaned on him once he arrived. D-League’s Greensboro Swarm add Aaron Harrison to roster |
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| Cat Barber |
Franchise Floor General (1.05) |
31.1 |
High (1.2) |
14.2 |
3.6 |
3.9 |
1.1 |
57.46 |
Barber played with the pace and freedom of a young lead guard, attacking off the dribble while carrying a large share of Delaware’s creation burden. His 21-game stint included long stretches above 30 minutes, and his ability to push tempo gave the offense a distinctly guard-driven identity. Sportsball: Swarm sting State alum, sell out small stadium |
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| Dionte Christmas |
Veteran Perimeter Organizer (1.05) |
31.6 |
High (1.2) |
14.9 |
3.5 |
3.2 |
1.1 |
57.20 |
Christmas served as a seasoned scoring wing who could space the floor, attack secondary defenders and settle possessions when the younger guards became overaggressive. The 31.6-minute role made him one of Delaware’s stabilizing offensive veterans before an Achilles injury abruptly ended his season. Dionte Christmas: Out for season with Achilles injury |
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| Danuel House |
Athletic Two-Way Wing (1.05) |
26.7 |
High (1.2) |
13.3 |
5.7 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
53.13 |
House brought athleticism and defensive versatility to a developmental assignment, using his size to rebound from the wing and run the floor while getting extended on-ball reps. Washington viewed Delaware primarily as a place for him to accumulate meaningful playing time and development. Wizards waive swingman Danuel House Jr. to clear space for Brandon Jennings |
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| Chasson Randle |
Short-Term Lead Guard (1.0) |
35.0 |
Medium (1.1) |
14.0 |
1.0 |
5.0 |
2.0 |
33.88 |
Randle’s sample is only one game, so the clearest takeaway is his role rather than sustained production: Delaware immediately gave him lead-guard responsibility, with five assists and heavy ball-handling duties. The six turnovers underline the volatility that comes with such a compressed sample. Sixers to work out point guards |
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| Richaun Holmes |
Energy Big and Rim Runner (1.05) |
24.5 |
High (1.2) |
12.2 |
6.7 |
1.0 |
1.8 |
50.13 |
Holmes’ impact came from activity rather than elaborate offense: sprinting into space, attacking the rim, protecting the basket and making himself available around the paint. Philadelphia viewed him as a useful two-position energy big whose athleticism could change a game in short bursts. Richaun Holmes has a definite role in crowded Sixers frontcourt |
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| Nate Robinson |
Veteran Attack Point Guard (1.0) |
25.9 |
High (1.2) |
12.2 |
2.3 |
4.2 |
2.0 |
45.54 |
Robinson arrived late but immediately gave the Sevens a jolt of pace, pressure and personality after injuries and call-ups depleted the roster. His role expanded as the season progressed, and the veteran guard became particularly useful as an aggressive creator who could change the energy of a game. 87ers Season Review: Nate Robinson |
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| Shane Edwards |
Stretch-Four Scoring Forward (1.0) |
25.5 |
Medium (1.1) |
11.6 |
7.0 |
0.4 |
1.2 |
44.44 |
Edwards offered Delaware a physical forward who could score from the frontcourt while contributing on the defensive glass. His late-season arrival created only a small sample, but the minutes and rebounding profile point to a role built around size, spacing and interior activity. Shane Edwards now playing for Mazatlan |
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| Devondrick Walker |
Transition Scoring Wing (1.05) |
28.2 |
Medium (1.1) |
12.5 |
2.9 |
1.5 |
1.0 |
41.35 |
Walker’s Delaware stint turned him into a much more aggressive perimeter scorer, particularly in transition and catch-and-shoot situations. His spectacular shooting at the D-League Showcase helped establish the offensive burst that ultimately made him the league’s Most Improved Player. Delaware’s Devondrick Walker named 2016-17 NBA D-League Most Improved Player |
Most Improved Player (2017); Three-Point Shootout Participant (2017) |
| Lorrenzo Wade |
Veteran Wing Scoring Option (1.0) |
28.1 |
Medium (1.1) |
11.7 |
4.1 |
1.3 |
1.5 |
40.92 |
Wade gave Delaware veteran wing minutes and a reliable physical presence, with his value coming from shot creation, rebounding from the perimeter and defensive activity. His 15-game stint was more about steady rotation production than carrying the offense. Lorrenzo Wade |
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| Sheldon McClellan |
Developmental Scoring Wing (1.05) |
25.5 |
Medium (1.1) |
10.7 |
3.5 |
1.5 |
1.7 |
40.19 |
McClellan’s Delaware assignment was designed to give a young NBA wing something Washington could not consistently provide: practice repetitions and meaningful game minutes. He had already flashed enough athletic scoring ability to start for the Wizards, making the D-League stint more developmental opportunity than demotion. Sheldon McClellan becomes latest Wizards rookie assigned to D-League |
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| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot |
Two-Way Development Wing (1.05) |
27.0 |
Medium (1.1) |
10.3 |
4.0 |
2.7 |
2.0 |
39.90 |
Luwawu-Cabarrot’s Delaware appearances were about accelerating the transition from European prospect to NBA wing, with room to handle the ball, defend multiple positions and make decisions in space. His three assignments were brief, but the minutes allowed Philadelphia to develop his all-around game rather than simply use him as a spot shooter. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Player Profile |
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| David Laury |
Interior Rotation Scorer (1.05) |
20.3 |
Medium (1.1) |
10.4 |
5.9 |
1.5 |
0.8 |
39.06 |
Laury operated as a compact frontcourt scorer who could attack inside while occasionally stretching defenses beyond the paint. Delaware gave him enough offensive responsibility to remain useful as a second-unit scoring option, though his role was more complementary than central. Windy City Bulls Acquire David Laury III and Draft Pick from Delaware 87ers |
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| Naadir Tharpe |
Emergency Lead-Guard Option (1.0) |
27.0 |
Medium (1.1) |
11.0 |
3.0 |
5.0 |
0.0 |
38.00 |
Tharpe’s one-game appearance is best viewed as an emergency ball-handling assignment rather than a sustained rotation role. Delaware gave him substantial point-guard responsibility immediately, with five assists showing where his value was expected to come from. Naadir Tharpe |
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| Roscoe Smith |
Rebounding-Oriented Forward (1.05) |
22.8 |
Medium (1.1) |
10.4 |
5.6 |
0.4 |
1.6 |
37.80 |
Smith functioned primarily as a physical frontcourt presence, attacking the glass and providing interior finishing while adding some defensive playmaking. His arrival gave Delaware another experienced big capable of absorbing minutes without needing the offense built around him. Roscoe Smith |
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| Tiago Splitter |
Veteran Interior Stabilizer (1.0) |
14.0 |
Low (1.0) |
6.5 |
5.5 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
28.00 |
Splitter’s two-game assignment was about rehabilitation and rhythm after a long injury absence rather than expanding his offensive role. The veteran center supplied positioning, screening and interior experience, but the tiny sample makes broader conclusions inappropriate. Tiago Splitter Player Profile, Philadelphia Sixers |
NBA Champion (2014) |
| Mike Scott |
Stretch-Big Rehabilitation Option (1.0) |
20.5 |
Medium (1.1) |
8.5 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
28.60 |
Scott’s Delaware stint was explicitly about getting back into game shape after missing training camp and the opening portion of Atlanta’s season. His value came from floor spacing and frontcourt shooting rather than heavy interior work. Hawks assign Scott to D-League |
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| Von Wafer |
Veteran Shot-Making Reserve (1.0) |
22.2 |
Low (1.0) |
7.4 |
2.4 |
1.8 |
1.0 |
25.20 |
Wafer was used as an experienced scoring reserve, giving Delaware another perimeter option capable of creating his own shot without requiring a full-time lead role. His brief stint ultimately ended when Delaware moved him for Devondrick Walker. Delaware’s Devondrick Walker named 2016-17 NBA D-League Most Improved Player |
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| Jordan Railey |
Reserve Rim Protector (1.0) |
15.5 |
Low (1.0) |
6.0 |
3.0 |
0.5 |
2.5 |
24.00 |
Railey’s value in a tiny sample was concentrated around the basket, where his size translated into shot-blocking and defensive rebounding. With only two appearances, the role is clearer than any claim about sustained offensive impact. Jordan Railey |
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| Brandon Triche |
Secondary Ball-Handling Guard (1.0) |
19.5 |
Low (1.0) |
6.6 |
2.3 |
2.0 |
0.9 |
23.60 |
Triche provided steady secondary ball-handling rather than operating as Delaware’s primary creator. His guard value was rooted in keeping the offense organized and supplying competent perimeter minutes after returning from a significant knee-related interruption to his career. Boeheims Army: Player Profile- Brandon Triche |
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| Carlos Lopez-Sosa |
Efficient Interior Reserve (1.0) |
14.9 |
Low (1.0) |
5.8 |
3.7 |
1.1 |
0.8 |
22.80 |
Lopez-Sosa’s role was straightforward: provide size, finish efficiently around the basket and absorb frontcourt minutes without demanding touches. His professional background overseas made him an experienced depth piece despite the limited offensive workload. Carlos López-Sosa |
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| Terrence Jennings |
Defensive Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) |
17.2 |
Low (1.0) |
4.4 |
3.7 |
0.9 |
1.5 |
21.00 |
Jennings supplied Delaware with a physical reserve interior presence whose clearest contribution came around the rim. The modest scoring load kept his role complementary, while his rebounding and shot-blocking gave the second unit some defensive bite. |
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| Mikh McKinney |
Backup Point-Guard Creator (1.0) |
19.4 |
Low (1.0) |
5.4 |
1.8 |
2.5 |
0.6 |
20.60 |
McKinney was primarily a ball-handler and connective guard, arriving after being waived by Northern Arizona and giving Delaware another option to initiate offense. His role was useful in keeping the team’s guard rotation functional rather than carrying major scoring responsibility. Mikh McKinney Player Profile, Delaware 87ers |
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| Derrick Byars |
Veteran Wing Reserve (1.0) |
17.4 |
Low (1.0) |
3.7 |
2.5 |
1.0 |
0.4 |
15.20 |
Byars brought a long professional résumé and wing versatility to Delaware late in the season, but the short stint left him in a supporting role. His experience mattered more as lineup depth and situational scoring than as a primary offensive assignment. Derrick Byars |
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| Brannen Greene |
Floor-Spacer Reserve (1.0) |
10.1 |
Low (1.0) |
4.9 |
1.9 |
0.4 |
0.1 |
14.60 |
Greene’s appeal was largely tied to perimeter shooting: Delaware selected him early in the D-League draft because of his established long-range ability and developmental upside. His role remained limited, but the shooting threat gave the bench a useful spacing element. Sevens Select Brannen Greene, Three Others In 2016 D-League Draft |
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| Stedmon Lemon |
End-of-Rotation Wing (1.0) |
7.9 |
Low (1.0) |
1.6 |
1.4 |
0.4 |
0.8 |
8.40 |
Lemon was an end-of-rotation wing after arriving through the player pool in March, with his value mostly limited to short defensive and energy shifts. His small sample makes a narrow role description more appropriate than projecting larger responsibilities. 87ers Season Review: Stedmon Lemon |
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| Roberto Nelson |
Deep-Bench Guard (1.0) |
6.7 |
Low (1.0) |
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
4.00 |
Nelson saw only three brief appearances, leaving little evidence for a sustained role beyond emergency backcourt depth. The sample is too small to support a stronger evaluation. |
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| TOTALS |
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688.4 |
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297.6 |
119.2 |
58.5 |
37.8 |
1174.39 |
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