If KD is playing defense like he played prior to getting hurt then I think it can be at the worst an average lineup. They can switch every single PnR and still have an elite rim protector.Originally Posted by chop2chip
If KD is playing defense like he played prior to getting hurt then I think it can be at the worst an average lineup. They can switch every single PnR and still have an elite rim protector.
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Knicks all of a sudden have some talent; bet they add Monroe as well
Grant, Melo, Grant, Monroe, Euro
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
You can't switch Russ onto the bigger wings (and God no not onto a big). And if he's guarding the 2 he's going to be off the ball a lot and he's proven the last couple years that he's awful at that.
And Payne isn't long enough to switch onto anyone. You realize the guards we talk about being able to switch are 6'6"? Payne can guard the point and that's probably it.
Last edited by chop2chip; 06-25-2015 at 09:01 PM.
Galloway was pretty good last year as well.
They will buy a second round pick in a deep draft and could find a player.
Good job by Phil so far.
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If the team wants to go big then the Thunder will ABUSE that team offensively. But, when they go small Russ can body up a bigger wing. Russel is as strong of a guard as there is in the league.
Its not perfect but the differential between offensive efficiency and defensive efficiency is goingto be huge.
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They wont be good until 2-3 years and Melo will be out of his prime.
Outbre had a defensive rating of 92 last year despite the team being poor defensively without him on the court. That sounds good to me
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
Knicks need to sell Melo quickly IMO. Go full rebuild.
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Russ can guard 2's and some 3's, he's built like a tank.
Obviously Payne cant.
Is Payne a good shooter? I don't know what advantage he gives you if you decide to go small. Isn't his best trait is that he's good at running an offense?
Payne allows you to rest Russ and run the offense through Durant when he's on the floor and Russ is gone. I'm sure he will play with Durant and Russ, but I don't think that will be one of your better lineups which is my entire point from the beginning.
I like Portis a lot, didn't think he would drop tothe Wiz. Odd fit with Bulls loaded at the position.
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
No they don't. They could easily compete in the East with money to spend.
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
Come on dude. Westbrook guarding 3s.
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
Russ would get murdered by a 3. He's not long enough for that. Durant and Roberson would do well doing that.
Russ isn't considered that good of a defender. He's not disciplined enough and putting him off ball would mean he's going to try to cheat and steal every pass.
Compete? Porzingis won't be good for 2 years at least.
Whats the point of competing for the 5th seed?
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On a switch, im not saying for a whole game.
He's an ok shooter. Pretty streaky.
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
Agreed that Russell is not a good defender in a team scheme but thats not due to a lack of ability.
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Compete for what, losing in the 1st round?
They've added some good pieces, selling off Melo would be good.
Gasol is getting older, Noah is a FA after this year and looked bad last year.
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