Starters :
PG : Nash (34 mins)
SG : J-Rich (30)
SF : Hill (33)
PF : Clark (24)
C : Stoudemire (39)
Let me explain why Clark is beginning. Since up tempo Run & Gun style is re-established, I definitely want quickness and try to have a great start, put the pressure on other team, guys running the floor well and have some range. Clark fits that even if he's a rookie and may be inconsistent with his shoot, I let him a chance to feel the game directly. I have 3 guys who can handle the ball and create, that may balance our quickness with fluidity. Paint will be wide open so Steve don't be shy with pick & roll, I can live with couple of turnovers. Real problem is strong possibily of being out rebounded, I count on Hill and clark awareness of weak side and ability to rotate well.
Bench :
Barbosa (24)
Dragic (8)
Dudley (15)
Frye (15)
Lopez (13)
Amundsen (5)
Pavlovic & Tucker split "I'm in suit" and holding Gorilla's "suns win" sign roles.
Roughly, it's just a prediction. Barbosa of course is still my 6th man and his minutes are ajustable depending on who's hot who's not with J-Rich. Of course, most of the time he has to be on the court with Nash and Amare as a third weapon.
- I Let 3 spot to Dudley, I Like his court vision from the wing, if he is focused enough his ball protection is good. He doesn't have to shoot a lot, I'm ok if he feeds well our big mens, puts some good screens. Some 2-3 zone defense with my bench, Dudley is the key, the glue between inside/outside kind of hyperactivity.
- Not sure for big mens. Frye and Lopez have to play, mostly together because I think frye is a true 4 and I want him to shoot with lopez near the rim fighting for rebound. Big issue is their slowness going back in defense and honestly I don't know how to fix that
. Maybe with some kind of pressure of Dudley or Barbosa on ball handler. Depends if it hurts us too much, I give Amundsen better athleticism more minutes...Anyway, Lopez and Dragic must have some rythm to feel confident enough in their role so I guess I can cut back minutes from Amare and Nash. - The more important thing is Nash-Barbosa-STAT presence on this second five. They know each other so well playing alongside for five years.
- Frye and lopez are not starters because I'm not sure (can be wrong) they are able to play with STAT, especially Frye who's not known as the toughest player in this league. Plus, Amare has played C most of his career, when Shaq wasn't here. He's comfortable with it .
- With this rotation, bench can be productive...well I hope it to be^^. That's one of multiple possibilities this versatile roster can be exploited, feel free to share yours.
PS : In fact i'm not using Pavlovic, his chances to be waiwed are strong so you can put a guy you think can be signed.
