Channing Frye- Season: 14.7pts, 5.9rbs. Best game: 21pts, 11rbs
The Good: Frye is shooting a blistering 50% from the field, showing an amazing touch out to 3 point range as well as good moves around the basket. Frye is starting to utilize his great outside touch to set up his drives to the hoop and his aggressive interior play is starting to reap benefits at the line as hes averaging over 5 free throws per game and shooting 84%. Frye is a smart player who understands his role on the floor and is capable of playing the game the right way, which has allowed him to prove himself on the floor to his demanding coach Larry Brown.
The Bad: Frye still has to improve his ball-handling skills to really take advantage of his offensive potential. Consistent rebounding is also needed as he finds himself having such success with the outside shot there is a tendency to drift away for the perimeter set-up. Improving his man to man and team defense while minimizing rookie mistakes will continue to endear himself to Larry Brown.
Outlook: Despite the stereotype coming out of college, Frye hasnt looked soft at all, although he does play out on the elbow a lot. When Frye is positioned inside he doesnt shy away from contact and his quickness and fluidity allow him to get his hands on a lot of loose balls. The more Frye works on his ball handling the more his offensive game will grow. Frye is smart enough to listen to his coach and will reap the benefits in the long term in his all-around game. I see Frye eventually having more success as a power forward opposite Eddie Curry or Antonio Davis because his skills really compliment the tough interior play of those two. Hes got New Yorks attention and I dont see him losing it anytime soon.