SMALL FORWARDS: Orlando Magic’s Rashard Lewis Vs Los Angeles Lakers’ Trevor Ariza

Day 3, We take a look at the swing position… Small Forward. Rashard Lewis is deadly from inside or out… Trevor Ariza is as athletic as anyone in the game.

Rashard Lewis: 2009 Playoffs Statistics

• PPG – 19.4
• RPG – 6.1
• APG – 2.6

Short Bio:

Rashard Quovon Lewis (born August 8, 1979 in Pineville, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA’s Orlando Magic as a power forward and occasionally small forward. After playing his first nine seasons for the Seattle SuperSonics, Lewis joined the Orlando Magic, having agreed to a six-year sign-and-trade deal worth $118 million on July 11, 2007. On May 25, he had opted out of the last two years of the 7-year, $60 million deal he signed before the 2003-04 season. The final two years of his contract were worth a guaranteed $21 million.

In his first season with the Orlando Magic, Lewis was moved into the power forward position instead of his usual small forward positions. His three point shooting was not affected with his change in position though as he scored 53 more 3 pointers than he had ever scored in his career.

For More… Lewis’ Wikipedia page

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Trevor Ariza: 2009 Playoffs Statistics

• PPG – 11.4
• RPG – 3.7
• APG – 2.6

Short Bio:

Trevor Anthony Ariza (born June 30, 1985 in Miami, Florida) is an American basketball player in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. Primarily a small forward, Ariza is best known for his athleticism and defensive skills. Ariza attended Westchester High School in Los Angeles, where, as a junior, he combined with teammates and fellow future NBA players Hassan Adams, Brandon Heath, Bobby Brown and Gabriel Pruitt to lead the Comets to the California State championship.

After one season at UCLA, Ariza was a second round draft choice (43rd overall) of the New York Knicks in the 2004 NBA Draft.

For More… Ariza’s Wikipedia page

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