NBA Player Rankings: 10 Best Finishers In the League
By Mike Dill
8. Brandan Wright, Dallas Mavericks
Mar 22, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Brandan Wright (34) shoots over Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett (5) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Brandan Wright probably isn’t a name that popped into your mind when you read the title of this article. His name didn’t pop into mine, either.
It’s hard to argue with the statistics, though. In the 2012-13 season, 69.1 percent of Wright’s field goal attempts from inside five feet found the bottom of the net. That’s a very high percentage and it deserves to be recognized.
It doesn’t matter how it’s done as long as it gets done. Wright doesn’t wow fans with his footwork or mechanics, but he finds a way to finish at the rim.