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Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Comparison

By Frank J. Platko

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 3: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the game on March 3, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 3: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the game on March 3, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 03: Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards and Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors go up for a rebound in the first half at Verizon Center on March 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 03: Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards and Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors go up for a rebound in the first half at Verizon Center on March 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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Markieff Morris vs. Serge Ibaka 

Both of these players represent the prototypical “stretch 4” in today’s NBA. 

Serge Ibaka and Markieff Morris can shoot the three, play defense, and guard multiple positions. They stand eery similar in terms of stature, (Morris 6’10, 245 & Ibaka 6’10, 235) and stats. Here are their numbers from last season 

Ibaka: 14.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 0.9 APG, 48% FG, 39.1% 3PT, 85.6% FT 

Morris: 14.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.7 APG, 45.7% FG, 36.2% 3PT, 83.7% FT. 

So who’s better? The numbers are very close, but they don’t tell the whole story. As a passer, and athlete, Keef takes the cake. But Ibaka is slightly more productive as a scorer and rebounder. 

Ibaka’s greater shooting efficiency and defensive impact give him the slight edge over Keef. 

ADVANTAGE: Serge Ibaka 

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