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OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 9:31 pm
by Luca Brasi
Hey guys.
I've been really impressed with Augustin so far, and Singler has filled in well as KD's replacement while he's been out.
Just curious... with KD coming back, I'm trying to figure out how Singler fits in. I would love to start him at SG to have a guy with KD and Russ who can knock down open 3's and play some decent defense.
But can Singler guard 2's? He's guarding 3's pretty well, but does he have the quickness to stay in front of 2's?
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 9:33 pm
by need4detroit
No.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 9:37 pm
by dVs33
Singler is usually too slow to guard 2's for the most part.
He's started at SG before, but he's much better suited to SF.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 10:05 pm
by Luca Brasi
Thanks for the replies, guys. I guess there's no way for him to fit in with the starters then.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 10:25 pm
by bballnmike
I don't think he's fast enough to cover certain 3s, let along 2s. He'll be a solid shooter off the bench for you, but on a good team he probably shouldn't be starting regardless.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 10:31 pm
by Luca Brasi
That's great feedback, guys. I appreciate it. I'm hoping now that we go with a lineup like this:
Russ/Waiters/KD/Serge/Kanter
Augustin/Morrow/Singler/Collison/Adams
I like the looks of that bench!
So your thoughts on Reggie and the trade a few games in?
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 10:53 pm
by Lionlifer
If you play him as a starter like we did, you'll get tired of him.
But backing up KD at the three is a very good role for him. He's a smart player, does whatever he can to help get the W, but on the downside he is streaky, and not that great athletically, which leads to issues on defense against faster players.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 10:59 pm
by bballnmike
Luca Brasi wrote:That's great feedback, guys. I appreciate it. I'm hoping now that we go with a lineup like this:
Russ/Waiters/KD/Serge/Kanter
Augustin/Morrow/Singler/Collison/Adams
I like the looks of that bench!
So your thoughts on Reggie and the trade a few games in?
I'm ok with it so far, bit of wait and see mode. I really liked DJ, but he wasn't part of our long term plans, same with Singler at least as a starter, so I'm fine with what we gave up.
RJ has struggled a bit so far, but I think a lot of that is still learning SVG's offense and getting used to his new teammates. Talent wise I think he has a lot of potential, and I like his athleticism and length. Love the potential of him and KCP in the back court, so we'll see...
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Mon Mar 2, 2015 11:04 pm
by Billl
I think Singler got a bad rap here. He's a fundamentally sound, team defender. He's not a good athlete and will struggle in 1-on-1 matchups. That's going to be true at the 2 or the 3 and will limit him as a starter in either role. Fortunately for Singler, there aren't a whole lot of athletic, high scoring wing players in the league today, so he can get by most nights. If you are looking ahead to possible playoff matchups with Klay or Harden....... I definitely wouldn't be counting on Singler to stay in front of them.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Tue Mar 3, 2015 12:31 am
by Warspite
Not sure he can guard WNBA SGs.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Tue Mar 3, 2015 1:50 am
by Manocad
Warspite wrote:Not sure he can guard WNBA SGs.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Tue Mar 3, 2015 4:16 am
by DTP
Here's a list of what Singler is really good at: 1) Catch & Shooting
The end.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Tue Mar 3, 2015 6:23 am
by Maker_84
HELLLLL NO
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Tue Mar 3, 2015 3:22 pm
by rmfc
DTP wrote:Here's a list of what Singler is really good at: 1) Catch & Shooting
The end.
^This.
Singler can't even guard Singler. He is just a decent bench shooting option.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Tue Mar 3, 2015 5:07 pm
by Shady_
Warspite wrote:Not sure he can guard WNBA SGs.
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:46 am
by Blkbrd671
Luca Brasi wrote:Hey guys.
I've been really impressed with Augustin so far, and Singler has filled in well as KD's replacement while he's been out.
Just curious... with KD coming back, I'm trying to figure out how Singler fits in. I would love to start him at SG to have a guy with KD and Russ who can knock down open 3's and play some decent defense.
But can Singler guard 2's? He's guarding 3's pretty well, but does he have the quickness to stay in front of 2's?
When you guys first traded for Singler, i believe some posters where referring to him as a poor mans Korver. 10+ games in, how do you feel now?
Re: OKC fan here... can Singler guard SGs?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:41 pm
by Redeemed
Luca Brasi wrote:That's great feedback, guys. I appreciate it. I'm hoping now that we go with a lineup like this:
Russ/Waiters/KD/Serge/Kanter
Augustin/Morrow/Singler/Collison/Adams
I like the looks of that bench!
So your thoughts on Reggie and the trade a few games in?
I like Reggie's size, strength, and athleticism. He's slowly getting the offense, getting a feel for his teammates, and getting comfortable with playing his game. I like him. I liked him when he was in OKC.