Jamario Moon needs to start over Gomes
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:00 am
EJ definitely had a bad game tonight, but he can have a couple off nights, considering that we already know what he's capable of. I'm really sick and tired of Gomes, though. During the beginning of the game when we were building a nice lead, I think he missed like four open shots. We probably could have had at least a 15-18 point lead if he just made a couple of them. I'm not sure why VDN keeps starting him, considering he keeps on failing. I'm also not ready for Aminu to play heavy minutes. He shows occasional glimpses, but just isn't consistent at all, and is very turnover prone.
I know that it's silly to bring up stats since he hasn't played that much with the Clippers, but Moon is currently 44% FG and 46% at 3-pt shooting with us (more importantly, you can see his effectiveness without stats). I know VDN likes to play the 3-guard rotation, but I'm not so sure I like that for more than just a small amount of time. IMO, Vinny needs to make a stand if a player is continually failing.
Also, on a related issue, I think DJ should be starting over Kaman. Is he better than Kaman? Not really...But he's a much better fit with Blake. I don't want to say that Kaman and Blake are redundant, but lets just say they're both better offensively than defensively - plus they both need the ball in their hand to be effective. I would rather see DJ's defense, rebounding, blocked shots and general "off the ball" production, and give Kaman free reign to come in to produce when Griffin goes out.
I know that it's silly to bring up stats since he hasn't played that much with the Clippers, but Moon is currently 44% FG and 46% at 3-pt shooting with us (more importantly, you can see his effectiveness without stats). I know VDN likes to play the 3-guard rotation, but I'm not so sure I like that for more than just a small amount of time. IMO, Vinny needs to make a stand if a player is continually failing.
Also, on a related issue, I think DJ should be starting over Kaman. Is he better than Kaman? Not really...But he's a much better fit with Blake. I don't want to say that Kaman and Blake are redundant, but lets just say they're both better offensively than defensively - plus they both need the ball in their hand to be effective. I would rather see DJ's defense, rebounding, blocked shots and general "off the ball" production, and give Kaman free reign to come in to produce when Griffin goes out.