The Problem that is Nene

[Dark Faze]

Nenes being given every chance to succeed--any on the court failings are purely on his shoulders. Complaining about going against backups and preserving his health? I'll excuse last nights efforts because he was matched against Gordon who is Blake Griffin tier athletically and in terms of strength but I better not see that same effort against other units

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

(see nate33's post, below)

Boogie HIT FOUR THREE POINT SHOTS IN ONE GAME. How many did he have for his freaking career, nate?

You SHOULD know I love you, nate. You're all class and smart as all that .....but you CAN'T say this was a typical Boogie stat pad game. Nah, man.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I can blame Wittman for not using Blair at backup C.

Sooner than later I hope Nene plus talent and picks gets DeMarcus Cousins.

Nate: Boogie hit four threes yesterday. He's a Tremendous PF, also. He CAN play with Gortat!

Boogie had a typical Boogie game yesterday. He posted 32 points and 15 boards - fabulous counting stats. But then you look a little deeper and see that he had 8 turnovers, 6 fouls, and his team got outscored by 7 when he was on the floor. (They played the Clippers to a draw when he was off the floor.)

But there's no point in debating you on the subject. There's a reason why nobody plays with 2 plodding big men anymore but you refuse to acknowledge it. You will continue to believe you are right because nobody is ever going to PROVE you wrong by actually playing Cousins at PF. I've got nothing else to say on the matter.

see reply above

EDITED TO ADD: Some how, we're both right, nate. 8 turnovers???? HOWEVER: You can't look at his minus 7 in a vaccuum. How were the rest of the Kings.

Let's keep the debate, even if I DO REFUSE to acknowledge monkey see is the way to monkey do. Just cuz nobody's drafting Millsap at #5 as I said doesn't mean I wasn't right.

I'm the smartest guy in the room more than extremely infrequently.

[fishercob]

22 minutes. 9 points on 3 FGA, 8 boards, 4 assists. One turnover; at least one charge taken.

Nene at backup center can be the solution -- a huge boon for this squad.

He was instrumental in the comeback.

[miller31time]

I was most impressed with his rebounding yesterday. Perfect position and used his strength to his advantage.

On offense, he really should make better use of his elite court vision. Last night was one of those games that makes you drop your jaw in how he is able to find cutters with his back to the basket. This shouldn't just be a once-in-a-while type thing.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

His unselfish passes and pep in his step show he's a team player who is going to give his best, albeit off the bench.

Great that last night happened so early in the season. Nene's bought in.

[fishercob]

His unselfish passes and pep in his step show he's a team player who is going to give his best, albeit off the bench.

Great that last night happened so early in the season. Nene's bought in.

I sure hope so. Part of getting players to buy in is treating playing time as a meritocracy. That's why I was please to see Randy stick with Nene later into the 4th when he really had it going more than Gortat did. The Wizards staged a big run with Gortat and Porter on the bench. If players know that matchups and performance is going to dictate who plays, then they are apt to buy in. I credit Randy for the job he's done these first two games.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Randy's at minimum a pretty good coach.

[AFM]

That Nene Beal Wall Sessions Dudley lineup was DEADLY. Nene can pass out of the post to 4 different shooters. He set up Beal I believe for that 3 that set off the 11-2 run.

[WallToWall]

Nene belongs on the bench. He can be the best center off the bench on any team, if he does what he's supposed to. His days as a PF are over.

[J-Ves]

That Nene Beal Wall Sessions Dudley lineup was DEADLY. Nene can pass out of the post to 4 different shooters. He set up Beal I believe for that 3 that set off the 11-2 run.

It's an interesting lineup, it puts just about all our play makers (sans porter) on the floor. Highly offensive and can defend decently, but man that is a terrible unit for rebounding. You can get away with it if shots are falling, but I wouldn't expect to see it too often.


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[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Nene belongs on the bench. He can be the best center off the bench on any team, if he does what he's supposed to. His days as a PF are over.

He really can be THE best backup C.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

That Nene Beal Wall Sessions Dudley lineup was DEADLY. Nene can pass out of the post to 4 different shooters. He set up Beal I believe for that 3 that set off the 11-2 run.

It's an interesting lineup, it puts just about all our play makers (sans porter) on the floor. Highly offensive and can defend decently, but man that is a terrible unit for rebounding. You can get away with it if shots are falling, but I wouldn't expect to see it too often.


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That's the "Yuh betta not miss"(!!!), lineup.

Long rebounds only

[dckingsfan]

Nene belongs on the bench. He can be the best center off the bench on any team, if he does what he's supposed to. His days as a PF are over.

He really can be THE best backup C.

I agree, but like most players - he need to be with other players that compliment him?

[Ruzious]

Well, everyone can have a few moments when they look good, but Nene simply can't move like he used to. The feet don't move as quickly, and he can't jump. He could have a good game here and there, but I think he's virtually done.