Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Audi · Post #21 » by **Audi** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:08 pm

I don't think it matters. You can place him in any LU and he will elevate it instantly. Bring him in as needed.

KillMonger · Post #22 » by **KillMonger** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:44 pm

Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before

Skybox · Post #23 » by **Skybox** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:18 pm

KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before

It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.

Post #24 » by **eyriq** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:21 pm

Skybox wrote:
KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before

It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.

Yeah, exactly. JI at center could be as good as Bam.

Skybox · Post #25 » by **Skybox** » Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:25 pm

eyriq wrote:
Skybox wrote:
KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before

It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.
Yeah, exactly. JI at center could be as good as Bam.

…and JI is more than willing to put up 3’s. Just the threat keeps collapsing defenses honest. Maybe he even makes some. I really wonder if he gets bigger minutes now…like they were just bringing him along slowly and he’s ready. A little nerve-wracking but exciting

JBSouthpaw · Post #26 » by **JBSouthpaw** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:59 am

lets just go big:
Suggs
Franz
Isaac
PB
WCJ

Subs:
Cole
Harris
Ingles
MO

Post #27 » by **SOUL** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:10 am

basketballRob wrote:We looked like a deeper team with Wendell coming off the bench. It's also possible that Gary comes off the bench. Gary played great defense on Lillard, tho.

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Gary is not coming off of the bench.

Post #28 » by **SOUL** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:12 am

Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.

Post #29 » by **eyriq** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:13 am

SOUL wrote:Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.

I've noticed this too...

Nyce_1 · Post #30 » by **Nyce_1** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:00 am

SOUL wrote:Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.

This. JI been wearing the same black jerseys as P5, Franz, & Jalen. In today's post-practice video, Dell was wearing the white jersey.

All signs indicate JI is starting.

Post #31 » by **Def Swami** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:30 am

Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.

shadrock · Post #32 » by **shadrock** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:06 am

There is no point in preserving JI forever. We have him on our team to hopefully help us win when it counts. NOW is the time to unleash him and if he cant sustain it, then so be it, he has 6 months to get ready for next year.

I do think the Magic made a big mistake by not throwing in a few 30+ minute games in the leadup to the playoffs however.

The-Stallion70 · Post #33 » by **The-Stallion70** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:56 am

Ask yourselves this is Wendell within the top half of starting centers in the league? Questionable.

Is JI within the top half of starting centers in the league?

Yes.

Skybox · Post #34 » by **Skybox** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:19 pm

Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.

Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”

The-Stallion70 · Post #35 » by **The-Stallion70** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:52 pm

Skybox wrote:
Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.

Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”

Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.

We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.

fendilim · Post #36 » by **fendilim** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:24 pm

The-Stallion70 wrote:
Skybox wrote:
Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.

Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”

Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.

We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.

no wonder we have the most boring timeslot lol

Post #37 » by **ChosenSavior** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:22 pm

fendilim wrote:
The-Stallion70 wrote:
Skybox wrote:
Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”

Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.

We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.
no wonder we have the most boring timeslot lol

Correct lol

DiplomaticMagic · Post #38 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:35 pm

Isaac needs starter minutes but putting him on Jarret Allen doesnt make much sense.

fendilim · Post #39 » by **fendilim** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:48 pm

DiplomaticMagic wrote:Isaac needs starter minutes but putting him on Jarret Allen doesnt make much sense.

We need to play goga tbh. The cavs struggled with the knicks’ physicality.

Residual-Heat · Post #40 » by **Residual-Heat** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:21 am

WCJ is not healthy.

Mosley Starts Jonathan Isaac in GM 1