Is Marcus Morris a PF, SF ,SG ??????

kellmellus50 · Post #1 » by **kellmellus50** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:34 am

OK, i have been fighting this out on many boards 1/2 think he's a power forward and 1/2 thing he's a small forward.
Because he is 6'9 people slot him in at PF.

Everything i heard from SVG says he a small forward and will play him there end of story.

They are looking for a big PF in the market they do not plan on Morris in that position.

DETermination · Post #2 » by **DETermination** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:58 am

He is a small forward who can play minutes at power forward also.

Joe Berry · Post #3 » by **Joe Berry** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 12:03 pm

He is a tweener and not yet a proven starter at either SF or PF imo. He can play both positions but from what i've seen he seems to be better of the bench. He might be the starting SF (by default) this season because we don't really have other options (until Stanley proves to be better).
SVG didnt say anything about not playing him at PF, i believe he will but the Pistons certainly need him more at SF.
It will be interesting to see if he can defend the smaller and quicker SF wings because Josh certainly couldn't and he is similar built.

kellmellus50 · Post #4 » by **kellmellus50** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 12:15 pm

Does anyone know how many games he's played at PF and SF ???? this would be interesting.

Even in 1/2 the stat sites they list him as PF example ESPN :

Marcus Morris

#15 PF6' 9", 235 lbsDetroit Pistons

BornSep 2, 1989 in Philadelphia, PA (Age: 25)
Drafted2011: 1st Rnd, 14th by HOU
CollegeKansas
Experience4 years

Redeemed · Post #5 » by **Redeemed** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 12:33 pm

Joe Asberry wrote:He is a tweener and not yet a proven starter at either SF or PF imo. He can play both positions but from what i've seen he seems to be better of the bench. He might be the starting SF (by default) this season because we don't really have other options (until Stanley proves to be better).
SVG didnt say anything about not playing him at PF, i believe he will but the Pistons certainly need him more at SF.
It will be interesting to see if he can defend the smaller and quicker SF wings because Josh certainly couldn't and he is similar built.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bo__-2hess

He is a tweener and with sound help defense, he can solidly cover the three position on defense. From what I have seen of him playing, he seems to have more nimble feet than Josh. And his outside shot and handles are well beyond the trainwreck package of perimeter skills Josh Smith has.

kellmellus50 · Post #6 » by **kellmellus50** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 1:32 pm

Rotoworld list the pistons, he played mainly PF for the suns .But the pistons slot him in the SF position.

PG 1. Reggie Jackson
2. Brandon Jennings
3. Spencer Dinwiddie

SG 1. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
2. Jodie Meeks
3. Cartier Martin
4. Darrun Hilliard

SF 1. Quincy Miller
2. Stanley Johnson
3. Reggie Bullock
4. Danny Granger

PF 1. Ersan Ilyasova
2. Marcus Morris
3. Anthony Tolliver

C 1. Andre Drummond
2. Aron Baynes
3. Joel Anthony

Han Solo · Post #7 » by **Han Solo** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 1:36 pm

Shooting guard

kellmellus50 · Post #8 » by **kellmellus50** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 1:41 pm

Han Solo wrote:Shooting guard

LOL,Just for you only i put in shooting guard in case you want to cast your vote there.

Laimbeer · Post #9 » by **Laimbeer** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:05 pm

kellmellus50 wrote:Rotoworld list the pistons, he played mainly PF for the suns .But the pistons slot him in the SF position.

PG 1. Reggie Jackson
2. Brandon Jennings
3. Spencer Dinwiddie
SG 1. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
2. Jodie Meeks
3. Cartier Martin
4. Darrun Hilliard
SF 1. Quincy Miller
2. Stanley Johnson
3. Reggie Bullock
4. Danny Granger
PF 1. Ersan Ilyasova
2. Marcus Morris
3. Anthony Tolliver
C 1. Andre Drummond
2. Aron Baynes
3. Joel Anthony

Is this thing saying Quincy Miller is our starting three? God help us. :lol:

hoophabit · Post #10 » by **hoophabit** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:06 pm

He's two, (click click), two forwards in one!

Seriously, why does this matter so much? He's able to play both positions, but is a bit of a tweener as noted above. Given what we gave up in the trade and his contract, he seems like a good pickup.

Han Solo · Post #11 » by **Han Solo** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:55 pm

He's got that makeup you really look for in your starting point guard..

Pugz · Post #12 » by **Pugz** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:09 pm

hes a forward. positions are just labels.

Piston Pete · Post #13 » by **Piston Pete** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:21 pm

He's a goalie quarterback who can play some shortstop.

kellmellus50 · Post #14 » by **kellmellus50** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:40 pm

Morris has been better, statistically, at SF than PF

Post #15 » by **dVs33** » Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:13 pm

SVG says SF, he's a SF.

Uncle Mxy · Post #16 » by **Uncle Mxy** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:49 am

Which position will Marcus Morris be the biggest crybaby at? PF, SF, or SG?

Todd3 · Post #17 » by **Todd3** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:41 am

All of the above. i think he could play some C in small ball too.

Being serious by the way

zeebneeb · Post #18 » by **zeebneeb** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 2:13 am

I think he's more of a point-center. Like magic, but magic wasn't as versital. This guy, is so versital, he can play the 6

Post #19 » by **Timmaytime** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 4:51 pm

It appears to me that he is a basketball player

joedumars1 · Post #20 » by **joedumars1** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:43 am

this thread and the replies

is Morris a PF or SF