Jeremy Lin has been turned into Derek Fisher

[kakaman]

Jeremy's upside is like Tony Allen now...

[Vides990]

And oh Lin >>> Chalmers and Cole

LOL No.

[martypython]

And oh Lin >>> Chalmers and Cole

LOL No.

Above average point guard who's only weakness is perimeter shooting vs a role player and poor man's JET, the lol should be the other way around.

[og15]

It looks like Daryl Morey didn't bother telling Mchale why Lin was so successful last year. And it wasn't by Lin standing at the corner 3 point line.

Daryl Morey was the one that desperately wanted Harden.

I do think Harden being extremely ball-dominant is why Lin hasn't been maximized so far this season. Harden can't move without the ball like the way a Rip Hamilton/Ray Allen can. He should too because he is a good shooter and a much better shooter than Lin is.

I honestly think a large part of why OKC was so bad at ball-movement last year was because of Harden. He made Westbrook play without the ball more and that was why Westbrook had a huge drop in assists from like 8 a game to like 5.

Harden's game is too simplistic. He needs more variety.

Do you think Westbrook having the ball in his hands more makes them better at ball movement though?

It seems like they basically replaced Harden having the ball in his hands with Westbrook and Durant doing it more, not with better ball movement. The only funny thing was the random posters arguing that Harden is better for OKC because he moves without the ball and is better off the ball than Kevin Martin, that was interesting.

[M4P]

Someone said it earlier but just to reiterate, Lin is overthinking and afraid to step on toes whenever he plays. He had a clear lane to the hoop when the Rockets were down 1 but decided to jack up an airball...

$8m a year is still market price for someone of Lin's caliber however so no regrets here. His skillset is the complete opposite of Fisher's so idk what the OP was thinking with his comparison.

[El Alonzo scowl]

He was always Derek Fisher, the obnoxious media and delusional Knick fans turned him into something he wasn't because of one of little hot streak.

[madmaxmedia]

I think the Rockets were expecting more than 12 and 6.5 with 37% FG. If that's what he is, no his salary is not going to sink the team. But you can find better bargains for average players, pretty sure Houston thought they were getting more.

That being said, it's only been 7 games. And 1 air ball doesn't sink a career, just as 2 great weeks doesn't make one either.

[prophet_of_rage]

Parsons deserves some blame too. Having a career game and you have an open look from the corner 3 and you turn it down to pass it to someone who has been a terrible perimeter shooter his entire life outside of a 2 week period.

WTF. That was a great read by Parsons. Lin was wide open.

Rockets really had a bad close to the game.

1) Poor rotation by the big man to allow Lebron a easy layup to take the lead.

2) Air ball by Lin

3) Unable to secure the rebound after a FT miss by Wade

4) Harden dribbles down the clock to shoot a contented, last second 3-pter

A wide open look by a bad shooter is still a terrible shot. It was a dumb pass by Parsons.

You think Kobe ever passes to Metta in that situation?

See the 2010 championship Game 7.

[JellosJigglin]

Fisher was a good role player in his prime, so I don't understand the hate. Obviously Lin is expected to be more than a role player, so I understand the frustration there. Plus Fisher's contract when he signed with GS is almost in line with Lin's contract.

[prophet_of_rage]

Maybe Lin's games with the Knicks last season was a fluke. Rockets need to stop the bleeding. Sometimes I feel like Harden is like a Carmelo Anthony, causing a distraction to Lin's game. I don't know...

Maybe?

Is the new narritive going to be to blame Lin's star teammate(s) for his ineffectiveness?

This is getting ridiculous. Now Harden is the problem with Lin's game? Who was the problem when Lin was getting cut from teams left and right? Then Carmelo was the problem, but Lin couldn't run a pick and roll with Amar'e, at the time the best pick and roll player in the league. Now he's in houston and when he was by himself he couldn't do anything. Now Harden is there and he's holding down Lin's game? Really?

the airball isn't that big a deal but it is symbolic of a kid that just is okay. Not special.

[mj23foreva]

I think the Rockets were expecting more than 12 and 6.5 with 37% FG. If that's what he is, no his salary is not going to sink the team. But you can find better bargains for average players, pretty sure Houston thought they were getting more.

That being said, it's only been 7 games. And 1 air ball doesn't sink a career, just as 2 great weeks doesn't make one either.

Statistically in fantasy basketball he is ranked top 50 in a 9 category league. That means he is playing a great all around game well worth the salary. He only needs to up his FG% and obviously with that comes more points and he will be top 25 player in the league. And in Lin's case he does a lot more than what the stat sheet shows. Hes in good shape well worth what hes making.

[inquisitive]

it's early boys...still early

[Kampuchea]

he is a bad fit with Harden. Still a decent PG though

[prophet_of_rage]

Lin's impact is looking Jose Calderon'ish. Okay starter, great backup but forced to play over their heads. There will be great moments and horrendous moments and they will not lead their team anywhere.

[Death Knight]

I think he means derek fisher in his prime

Derek Fisher never was a good defender. A career 107 drtg shows this

people just associate flopping and a few charge taking as good defense.

[Ginger Bean]

Houston needs to fire their coaches. What are they doing? Lin isn't Steve Novak. If they want their starting PG to pass the ball to Harden and camp at the 3, then they might as well start Toney Douglas and let Lin play and create for the bench, who can barely score.

This roster is a poor fit. Asik isn't a PnR finisher. It's a waste of Harden's and Lin's strengths not to have a good PnR big on the team.

I also don't understand why they can't set better screens for Harden and Lin.

[madmaxmedia]

the airball isn't that big a deal but it is symbolic of a kid that just is okay. Not special.

It was the absolute opposite of that game-winning shot in Toronto, wasn't it?

I'm totally rooting for him, but if it turns out he is an average PG/good backup who had a magical run, then that's what it is- no shame in that.

[garrick]

You really shouldn't expect Lin to be a go to scorer because he isn't that kind of player.
He is a fundamental player who isn't that great athletically but he plays smart and if he can score 10ppg and average 7 assists per game I think he will be a solid signing for Houston.
I agree that Harden's ball hogging ways aren't conducive to ball movement but Houston doesn't exactly have a roster full of scorers.

[shobe_24]

Fisher has made more clutch plays in the playoffs than Lin could imagine in a lifetime.

Stop disrespecting Fisher!

[BodieB]

Lol at people trying to justify that airball. The man is a guard, if he can't make a WIDE open 3 he needs to be playing PF or C.