Are DeMarcus Cousins & Anthony Davis even a good fit?

Post #301 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:52 pm

laploutocratie wrote:It could be the perfect nostalgic combating to the 3-heaviness that's taking over the league by storm. But then again I could be talking out of my ass.

And yet both of them have 3PT range

Post #302 » by **KF10** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:10 am

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jackwindham · Post #303 » by **jackwindham** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:19 am

If Cousins becomes a liability on defense against smaller lineups, then the Pelicans need a defensive minded swing forward on the bench. Move Davis to center and sub in that player for Cousins. It would be nice if that bench player could shoot from the outside as well. I'm sure someone in the NBA fits that description.

sixerswillrule · Post #304 » by **sixerswillrule** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:18 am

Heej wrote:
sixerswillrule wrote:When GS runs small how do KD/Green matchup agains Davis/Cousins?

By having Klay and Iggy help off the pathetic cast of shooters.

By "how do KD/Green matchup against Davis/Cousins?" I meant "what do you guys think about a KD/Green vs. Davis/Cousins matchup" and not "how will it be possible for KD/Green to matchup against Davis/Cousins"

lordjeff05 · Post #305 » by **lordjeff05** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:19 pm

Heej wrote:
sixerswillrule wrote:When GS runs small how do KD/Green matchup agains Davis/Cousins?

By having Klay and Iggy help off the pathetic cast of shooters.

...Moore, Jrue and Casspi can all shoot the rock. I'm not sure where this opinion comes from.

SF_Warriors · Post #306 » by **SF_Warriors** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:24 pm

lordjeff05 wrote:
Heej wrote:
sixerswillrule wrote:When GS runs small how do KD/Green matchup agains Davis/Cousins?

By having Klay and Iggy help off the pathetic cast of shooters.

...Moore, Jrue and Casspi can all shoot the rock. I'm not sure where this opinion comes from.

Moore - 38.7%
Casspi - 38%
Holiday - 39%
Cunningham - 38.8%

The wings are not that great but shooting is one of their strengths.
Add to the fact that AD is one of the premier mid range shooting bigs and DC is not too shabby in that area as well and they both have 3 point range. Spacing does not seem to be an issue with this team at all.

NZB2323 · Post #307 » by **NZB2323** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:26 pm

A stretch 4 and a stretch 5 who can score inside, rebound, play defense, and be superstars seem like a good fit to me.

ProfessorJM · Post #308 » by **ProfessorJM** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:06 am

I think they will be fine overall. Biggest issues are Cousins actually maturing and whether Gentry is the right coach to maximize their talents. Cousins/Davis attention should hopefully open up a little more shooting space to get those 3p% a little higher.

Post #309 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:25 am

CoreyGallagher wrote:They need some shooting, I'd sign Hollis Thompson.

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Aye

504ByrdGang · Post #310 » by **504ByrdGang** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:34 am

CoreyGallagher wrote:
Warriorfan wrote:A defensive PG in Frazier and some versatile bigs.

You mean Jrue.

They need some shooting, I'd sign Hollis Thompson.

Done

504ByrdGang · Post #311 » by **504ByrdGang** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:38 am

1UPZ wrote:Now Pelicans just need a Tony Allen / Avery Bradley level defender at the 2 spot and a Batum level SF and they can go toe to toe with Warriors.

SOLOMON HILL

Nazrmohamed · Post #312 » by **Nazrmohamed** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:57 am

Bosnian Diehard wrote:They're the best frontcourt the NBA has seen in decades.

On paper, ever. I mean, success wise idk if there'll ever be anyone better than Parish and Mchale as a tandem but on paper has there ever been a better PF/C tandem?

Nazrmohamed · Post #313 » by **Nazrmohamed** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:00 am

ProfessorJM wrote:I think they will be fine overall. Biggest issues are Cousins actually maturing and whether Gentry is the right coach to maximize their talents. Cousins/Davis attention should hopefully open up a little more shooting space to get those 3p% a little higher.

Forgot Gentry was the coach. Actually makes me feel better about it bad on his work with Randolph and Gasol. Here's a guy that during the 3pt perimeter era ran an unapologetic team based on inside dominance and was pretty successful

NZB2323 · Post #314 » by **NZB2323** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:24 am

Nazrmohamed wrote:
Bosnian Diehard wrote:They're the best frontcourt the NBA has seen in decades.

On paper, ever. I mean, success wise idk if there'll ever be anyone better than Parish and Mchale as a tandem but on paper has there ever been a better PF/C tandem?

Tim Duncan and David Robinson
Hakeem Olijuwon and Ralph Sampson

Mister Ze · Post #315 » by **Mister Ze** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:42 am

It would be amazing if they missed the playoffs and won the draft with a top 3 pick, followed by consecutive post-season appearances.

The trade would go down as horrendous, one of the worst in NBA history.

Winsome Gerbil · Post #316 » by **Winsome Gerbil** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:59 am

Nazrmohamed wrote:
ProfessorJM wrote:I think they will be fine overall. Biggest issues are Cousins actually maturing and whether Gentry is the right coach to maximize their talents. Cousins/Davis attention should hopefully open up a little more shooting space to get those 3p% a little higher.

Forgot Gentry was the coach. Actually makes me feel better about it bad on his work with Randolph and Gasol. Here's a guy that during the 3pt perimeter era ran an unapologetic team based on inside dominance and was pretty successful

Confusing him with Hollins?

Nazrmohamed · Post #317 » by **Nazrmohamed** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:36 am

Winsome Gerbil wrote:
Nazrmohamed wrote:
ProfessorJM wrote:I think they will be fine overall. Biggest issues are Cousins actually maturing and whether Gentry is the right coach to maximize their talents. Cousins/Davis attention should hopefully open up a little more shooting space to get those 3p% a little higher.

Forgot Gentry was the coach. Actually makes me feel better about it bad on his work with Randolph and Gasol. Here's a guy that during the 3pt perimeter era ran an unapologetic team based on inside dominance and was pretty successful

Confusing him with Hollins?

Yes, absolutely did

Nazrmohamed · Post #318 » by **Nazrmohamed** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:38 am

NZB2323 wrote:
Nazrmohamed wrote:
Bosnian Diehard wrote:They're the best frontcourt the NBA has seen in decades.

On paper, ever. I mean, success wise idk if there'll ever be anyone better than Parish and Mchale as a tandem but on paper has there ever been a better PF/C tandem?

Tim Duncan and David Robinson
Hakeem Olijuwon and Ralph Sampson

Good memory, well there you have it.

Post #319 » by **zimpy27** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:51 am

Does anyone watch Solomon Hill? Guy gets overlooked, he's actually a pretty solid role player.

Warriorfan · Post #320 » by **Warriorfan** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:03 pm

NZB2323 wrote:
Nazrmohamed wrote:
Bosnian Diehard wrote:They're the best frontcourt the NBA has seen in decades.

On paper, ever. I mean, success wise idk if there'll ever be anyone better than Parish and Mchale as a tandem but on paper has there ever been a better PF/C tandem?

Tim Duncan and David Robinson
Hakeem Olijuwon and Ralph Sampson

Wilt Chamberlain and Nate Thurmand.