oaktownwarriors87 wrote:Beasley was surrounded with question marks about his attitude, defense ad desire. He's definitely not a bust but he hasn't taken those questions out of the back of peoples minds.
Chalmers is different, he's known for being a hard worker, a smart player and for a rookie experienced. Not only that he's almost a perfect fit for a player like Wade, Kobe or LeBron. He handles the ball well, makes good decisions, he can get in the passing lane, causes a lot of turnovers and he's a great spot up shooter. He came out stong and showed off his skills and that he was ready... he earned his spot.
So, you're saying that Chalmers was more NBA ready than either Beasley or Randolph? Interesting that you're contradicting another Randolph supporters remark so starkly. Good for you, but you're not supporting your claim (which I don't even totally disagree with, btw) because Chalmers is starting not because he earned it per say, but because their was no other option. Don't get me wrong, he's owned it, but the road to that role was far easier due to a stark lack of competition. In other words, I'm not buying the crux of your Chalmers argument. If Miami had had a competent point guard already in place, Chalmers wouldn't be starting.
It's the same reason that Beasley's not starting ahead of Haslem. You're right, he's being allowed to learn, and he's being asked to spark this team off the bench. Trust me, that is a valued commodity. A guy who can come off the pine and give you 20 points is a very valuable asset. Everything he gives Miami is a necessity, and it's counted on. The spark he gives is invaluable. In terms of starting, he is being made to earn it. The difference between he and Chalmers however is that their were no obstacles worth speaking of in Chalmers' way. Beasley, on the other hand, has a solid starter ahead of him.
No way on earth Chalmers is going to be better than Beasley and Randolph. Manu Ginoblie is a much better player than Bruce Bown, but Bruce Bowen is a much better fit in the staring lineup of the Spurs than Ginoblie. Chalbers is a Bruce Bowen, a great fit next to a great player.
I don't argue that, but Bruce Bowen was a nothing far before he was a solid fit next to a great player. He was let go by Miami, let go by Philly, and finally brought back to Miami where he became a solid player.
Once Beasley earns his spot he will get it, I just hope they stay the course and make him earn it... if not, he's just a cross of Al Harington and Carlos Boozer(which is still one hell of a player).
That's not necessarily true, though it certainly is a possibility. Plenty of players have come into this league and matured into roles that were probably too big for them because their was no other choice, or just because they were destined to. Look at LeBron as a shining example - started from day one and never looked back.
The funny thing is, if Randolph and Beasley were to switch spots they would both be getting a lot more playing time and attention.
I don't agree. Randolph, in Miami, would have exactly the same problem as Beasley is having, and that is playing behind a very stable and solid starter. I certainly don't think he'd get the attention Beasley gets...
