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I don't think it matters. You can place him in any LU and he will elevate it instantly. Bring him in as needed.
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Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before
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KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before
It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.
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Yeah, exactly. JI at center could be as good as Bam.Skybox wrote:KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before
It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.
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eyriq wrote:Yeah, exactly. JI at center could be as good as Bam.Skybox wrote:KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before
It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.
…and JI is more than willing to put up 3’s. Just the threat keeps collapsing defenses honest. Maybe he even makes some. I really wonder if he gets bigger minutes now…like they were just bringing him along slowly and he’s ready. A little nerve-wracking but exciting
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lets just go big:
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Isaac
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WCJ
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basketballRob wrote:We looked like a deeper team with Wendell coming off the bench. It's also possible that Gary comes off the bench. Gary played great defense on Lillard, tho.
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Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.
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I've noticed this too...SOUL wrote:Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.
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This. JI been wearing the same black jerseys as P5, Franz, & Jalen. In today's post-practice video, Dell was wearing the white jersey.SOUL wrote:Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.
All signs indicate JI is starting.
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Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.
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There is no point in preserving JI forever. We have him on our team to hopefully help us win when it counts. NOW is the time to unleash him and if he cant sustain it, then so be it, he has 6 months to get ready for next year.
I do think the Magic made a big mistake by not throwing in a few 30+ minute games in the leadup to the playoffs however.
I do think the Magic made a big mistake by not throwing in a few 30+ minute games in the leadup to the playoffs however.
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Ask yourselves this is Wendell within the top half of starting centers in the league? Questionable.
Is JI within the top half of starting centers in the league?
Yes.
Is JI within the top half of starting centers in the league?
Yes.
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Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.
Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”
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Skybox wrote:Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.
Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”
Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.
We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.
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no wonder we have the most boring timeslot lolThe-Stallion70 wrote:Skybox wrote:Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.
Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”
Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.
We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.
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fendilim wrote:no wonder we have the most boring timeslot lolThe-Stallion70 wrote:Skybox wrote:
Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”
Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.
We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.
Correct lol
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Isaac needs starter minutes but putting him on Jarret Allen doesnt make much sense.
Extend Suggs ASAP!!
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DiplomaticMagic wrote:Isaac needs starter minutes but putting him on Jarret Allen doesnt make much sense.
We need to play goga tbh. The cavs struggled with the knicks’ physicality.
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WCJ is not healthy.