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Re: Noooo!!! Metta World Peace will be the back-up SG! 

Post#41 » by EArl » Wed Nov 7, 2012 10:07 pm

Asianiac_24 wrote:Next thing you know "Dwight Howard will be starting at the PG spot" :nonono:

I heard he's been working on his 3's :lol:
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Re: Noooo!!! Metta World Peace will be the back-up SG! 

Post#42 » by tugs » Thu Nov 8, 2012 12:50 am

interesting from a defensive point. just as long as Metta doesn't do a lot of dribbling I'm good. I don't think Morris is that vulnerable either. he does over dribble at times but he looked in control the previous games.

guys should stop for a while and think how opposing teams will match up with that 2nd unit and not just think of how we'll do against them. put Dwight as the focal point and he has active guys in Metta, Antawn and Hill to dish out drops and kick outs. whether they implement Princeton or Dwight ball, it's basically the same since Dwight will be the primary option.
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Re: Noooo!!! Metta World Peace will be the back-up SG! 

Post#43 » by Asianiac_24 » Thu Nov 8, 2012 10:00 pm

tugs wrote:interesting from a defensive point. just as long as Metta doesn't do a lot of dribbling I'm good. I don't think Morris is that vulnerable either. he does over dribble at times but he looked in control the previous games.

guys should stop for a while and think how opposing teams will match up with that 2nd unit and not just think of how we'll do against them. put Dwight as the focal point and he has active guys in Metta, Antawn and Hill to dish out drops and kick outs. whether they implement Princeton or Dwight ball, it's basically the same since Dwight will be the primary option.


How opposing teams will match up with our 2nd unit? How about camping in the lane and let us shoot 3s on defense, and just run and gun the hell out of our slow ass unit on offense?

Morris should never step on the floor as far as I'm concerned, honestly. I'd rather play Meeks or even DJO at this point over this kid. Dude is not NBA-caliber, period. His handles sucks (watch him trying to bring the ball up with ball pressure), he drives out of control, has a mediocre jump shot, and nothing else to note worthy of playing time. I can't name one thing he is good at, other than that he is pretty tall for a PG which is sad.
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Re: Noooo!!! Metta World Peace will be the back-up SG! 

Post#44 » by Father Time » Thu Nov 8, 2012 10:21 pm

Asianiac_24 wrote:
tugs wrote:interesting from a defensive point. just as long as Metta doesn't do a lot of dribbling I'm good. I don't think Morris is that vulnerable either. he does over dribble at times but he looked in control the previous games.

guys should stop for a while and think how opposing teams will match up with that 2nd unit and not just think of how we'll do against them. put Dwight as the focal point and he has active guys in Metta, Antawn and Hill to dish out drops and kick outs. whether they implement Princeton or Dwight ball, it's basically the same since Dwight will be the primary option.


How opposing teams will match up with our 2nd unit? How about camping in the lane and let us shoot 3s on defense, and just run and gun the hell out of our slow ass unit on offense?

Morris should never step on the floor as far as I'm concerned, honestly. I'd rather play Meeks or even DJO at this point over this kid. Dude is not NBA-caliber, period. His handles sucks (watch him trying to bring the ball up with ball pressure), he drives out of control, has a mediocre jump shot, and nothing else to note worthy of playing time. I can't name one thing he is good at, other than that he is pretty tall for a PG which is sad.


I've felt this way for a long time now. Morris should not get playing time, period.
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Re: Noooo!!! Metta World Peace will be the back-up SG! 

Post#45 » by tugs » Fri Nov 9, 2012 12:53 am

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Asianiac_24 wrote:
tugs wrote:interesting from a defensive point. just as long as Metta doesn't do a lot of dribbling I'm good. I don't think Morris is that vulnerable either. he does over dribble at times but he looked in control the previous games.

guys should stop for a while and think how opposing teams will match up with that 2nd unit and not just think of how we'll do against them. put Dwight as the focal point and he has active guys in Metta, Antawn and Hill to dish out drops and kick outs. whether they implement Princeton or Dwight ball, it's basically the same since Dwight will be the primary option.


How opposing teams will match up with our 2nd unit? How about camping in the lane and let us shoot 3s on defense, and just run and gun the hell out of our slow ass unit on offense?

Morris should never step on the floor as far as I'm concerned, honestly. I'd rather play Meeks or even DJO at this point over this kid. Dude is not NBA-caliber, period. His handles sucks (watch him trying to bring the ball up with ball pressure), he drives out of control, has a mediocre jump shot, and nothing else to note worthy of playing time. I can't name one thing he is good at, other than that he is pretty tall for a PG which is sad.


I've felt this way for a long time now. Morris should not get playing time, period.


after that Utah game I'm leaning towards that sentiment. I'm trying to be patient and optimistic. next game if he sticks with something that doesn't work, well, I give up.

regarding Morris, I'm not sure if it's lack of experience. confidence is there but decision making is poor most of the time. I really don't understand how hard it is to give an entry pass to a wide Dwight Howard. he was able to blow by defenders but pulled back, reckless drives, etc. immaturity from lack of experience.

I think it's safe to gamble on DJO. he can't be worse than Duhon or Morris. speed and athleticism to at least cover his man and finish the breaks. and Duhon thrived with David Lee and Dwight with their PnRs.

just hoping for a shake up next game.

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