Andrew Toney SG (1980)

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Andrew Toney(#22) Height: 6-3 Weight: 178 lbs. Position: Shooting Guard Born: November 23, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama Age Drafted: 23 College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Toney was one of the best scorers of the 1980s, and was once nicknamed the "Boston Strangler" for is post season exploits against the Celtics. His career scoring average was 15.9ppg, however he averaged over 19ppg twice in his short career. As shooter, Toney was one of the best 3PT shooters of his time, and just a pure shooter overall. His career averages of 50/34/80 show his ability to not only shoot often, but at relatively high percentages. The last thing for Toney was his superb athleticism, he was strong and fast with an absolutely deadly first step.

Weaknesses

The biggest weakness for Toney was his longevity. He never played more than 33mpg and his chronic foot problems limited what many thought could have been a great career. Toney also had some struggles with turnovers, twice ranking in top 10 in turnovers per game (3.0 career average).

Notes

2x All-Star, 1x NBA Champion
Toney has been praised by many players of his era, including Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, and Danny Ainge, for his ability to take over games. His career was hampered and ultimately cut short by foot injuries.

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
3	3.5	3	4	2.5	3	1.5	2	1.5	3.5	2	1	5	4	3	3

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
3.5	4.5	4	5	3	3.5	1.5	2	1.5	4	3	1

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Andrew Toney(#22) Height: 6-3 Weight: 178 lbs. Position: Shooting Guard Born: November 23, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama Age Drafted: 23 College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Toney was a very efficient scorer from the SG position. Very good percents .500 FG%, .797 FT%, .342 3pt%. A career 16ppg scorer, who averaged 20ppg twice in 8 seasons. Toney was extremely quick which helped him to be able to give himself good looks at the basket. Toney was known for giving the Celtics fits earning the nickname "The Boston Strangler". Also was a very strong player from the guard position which helps him to finish around the rim with contact. Andrew also was a very solid distributor from the SG spot averaging over 4 APG in his brief career.

Weaknesses

Injuries once again hurt a potential great player from the 1980 draft. Toney while great on offense, was pretty mediocre in the rebounding department only averaging 2.2 RPG. Turnovers were also a problem in his career, most likely an issue with such a quick first step and fumbling the ball.

Notes

2 Time All Star, 1 NBA Championship (1983 76ers), Top 10 in 3pt FGs and FG% twice in his career.

Toney was spoken of with very high praise from former players as being one of the best players to play, but injuries derailed another career that could have been super bright.

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
2.5	3.5	3.5	3	2	2.5	1	1.5	1.5	3	1.5	1	5	4	3.5	3.5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
3.5	4.5	4	4	2.5	3.5	1.5	2	1.5	4	2.5	1

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