RHODEY wrote:spree2kawhi wrote:smw6230 wrote:
Honestly don't get this. Randle isn't perfect but he's a 24/9 guy who instantly limits how you can defend NY's offense. Julius also fits this teams style of play. He also alleviates pressure (scoring) on Brunson and makes his life much easier as you just can't focus your defense on JB with a Randle mismatch on the wing or in the post.
I'm firmly in the camp of seeing what this team can do when healthy and proceeding from there.
Randle never has a mismatch on the wing. He may consider matchups that way, but a mismatch is a positive situation for your own team. He'll lose the ball or chick from that spot. He’s an unreliable shooter and passer. Other teams should love to see him face up on the wing. You should watch the game not the number.
That's overburdened and injured ATL hawks series Randle. The January version would have helped us demolish Philly in 5 and we likely sweep these Hicks right now.
I’m not convinced he would’ve influenced the culture positively. I really like Randle, He’s a hard worker and says all the right things, but he’s turnover-prone, an erratic decision-maker and an inconsistent shooter. Plus, he misses the open man all the time. None of these guys currently miss the open man or the extra pass. The other guys different or actually, he is… which could even be good as we are missing something. But I don’t think it would be all that beneficial. It might even hold this culture back. I’ve had a guy like that on my own team. Such a nice kid, but slow decision-making and tunnel vision. He just couldn’t help it.
Edit: But you know what? Randle is an all star and you’re right. Bring in Bridges and roll with Randle. Why not. Despite all the foolish turnovers, from what I know, he’s still easy to root for as a person.