Post#3 » by JimmyPlopper » Mon Mar 24, 2025 6:10 pm
Rotation
PG: Gary Payton (38) / Joe Dumars (10)
SG: Joe Dumars (28) / Brent Barry (20)
SF: Julius Erving (38) / Brent Barry (10)
PF: Rasheed Wallace (36) / Detlef Schrempf (12)
C: Wes Unseld (28) / Tyson Chandler (20)
Draft
Round 1, Pick 8: Julius Erving (1981) - 18.6 FGA/G
Round 2, Pick 15: Wes Unseld (1969) - 9.3 FGA/G
Round 3, Pick 26: Rasheed Wallace (2006) - 13.3 FGA/G
Round 4, Pick 41: Gary Payton (1996) - 15.8 FGA/G
Round 5, Pick 48: Joe Dumars (1989) - 13.1 FGA/G
Round 6, Pick 63: Brent Barry (2001) - 6.0 FGA/G
Round 7, Pick 70: Tyson Chandler (2012) - 5.7 FGA/G
Round 8, Pick 85: Detlef Schrempf (2000) - 5.6 FGA/G
87.4/88
Defensive Matchups:
Payton on Westbrook — Payton’s elite defense is perfect to disrupt Westbrook’s ball dominance and chaotic drives. He can force Russ into inefficient shots and turnovers.
Dumars on Richmond — Dumars was a tough, smart defender who battled Michael Jordan — he can absolutely hang with Richmond.
Erving on George — Erving’s length and athleticism can slow PG down and challenge his shots.
Sheed on Bobby Jones — Rasheed’s range pulls Jones out of the paint, minimizing his help defense, and Sheed’s post skills can punish him offensively.
Unseld on Moses — Unseld’s strength and positioning help neutralize Moses’ post game. He won’t stop him entirely, but he can make him work hard for every bucket.
Offensive Strategy:
Attack Westbrook’s Defense — Westbrook’s defense is shaky when he’s exerting energy offensively. Use Payton’s strength and Erving’s cutting to force switches and tire him out.
Run the Offense Through Erving — Julius is the best offensive player in this matchup. Let him attack George (who will also carry a scoring load) and create open looks for Sheed and Dumars.
Punish Bobby Jones — He’s an elite defender but limited offensively. Sheed can bully him in the post and stretch him with threes.
Bench Edge — Their Kidd/Ellis/Collison lineup lacks scoring punch. Schrempf and Barry bring spacing and playmaking off the bench to extend leads.
Key Advantages:
Better Spacing Than It Looks — Payton, Sheed, Dumars, Barry, and Schrempf all have solid range for their eras. Westbrook’s poor shooting shrinks their offense.
Versatile Defense — We can switch easily with Sheed and Unseld's size and Erving’s athleticism.
Playmaking Depth — Payton, Erving, Dumars, and Barry can all create offense. Their secondary creators drop off hard after Kidd.
Good luck Dr. P
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