Post#11 » by hardenASG13 » Sat Mar 3, 2018 2:50 pm
Well, 4-0 vs. Bad teams since the all star break.........some other thoughts from this one
Russell Westbrook is the reason I'm so optimistic of this team in the playoffs. Hes really, really good. He is one of the few guys who can single handily win several games in a playoff series, and will be playing almost the whole game. This time time he'll be doing it with Paul George, too.....who will also play almost the whole game.
Grant has to play more, on a consistent basis. Hes been great, ignoring his massive improvement, particularly lately, is just kidding yourself. He is Playing with by far the most confidence of his career. Making some $$$
Ferguson is on a nice little stretch. Guys literally go right through him on defense, but he could play spot energy minutes.
Brewer should replace huestis, and for the most part Ferguson, in the rotation. He could even eat into abrines minutes, if needed. He was in a tough spot in LA, especially if he still has game, where he wouldn't play much regardless. Hes only 31. Hes going to be a big upgrade over those guys, I've always liked his game.
Melo just can't get right. Hes gotta play less. Seems like he's been getting hit on drives lately, gets no love. He can still be streaky and I expect him to have his moments in the playoffs, but when he's the helpside paint defender he just moves out of the way as guys dunk. He is and will be extremely well payed, and the franchise doesn't really owe him anything. Either bring him off the bench (starting abrines, brewer, or patterson), or if Billy doesn't have the balls at least play him less. He should be happy to still have a big role (key spot up shooter, can go 1 on 1 at times vs. smaller players) on a playoff team.
George has amazing hands on defense. If him and Westbrook are rolling in a given playoff game, they are going to be very hard to beat that night. that could happen almost every night come playoff time, with them both playing 42 minutes.