Maze wrote:grumpysaddle wrote:lilfishi22 wrote:I trust Holiday more than Elf. I see no reason to keep Payton on.
Was just thinking they could probably find a 14th or 15th spot player from the russian league to step in and be more of a threat than Payton. Payton is REALLY, REALLY bad at basketball.
Payton just looks disinterested most of the time.Even his passing/decision making is shaky 90% of the time.I can't remember who he was trying to get the ball to, but he attempted to throw a bounce pass between two Kings players that made no sense.Luckily the refs called a kick ball on the play or else it would've lead to a breakaway jam for the Kings.
He just wasn't ready to go from starter to third string. His minutes were up and down, and half his minutes were at a position he is struggling at, shooting guard. Either way he is making it hard to give minutes to. The Suns better get Iffe in and ready to play, and then waive Elf and make Iffe a full contract. Or just continue to bench Elf, and basically hope that he isn't needed in the playoffs.
If Payne is out next game, start Holiday to see if he can handle the role. It seems clear that Elf isn't going to return to his former self. He did get three steals and 2 blocks, so as a defender, he is pretty good, he just hasn't fit into the offense.