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BlackOutBuzz wrote:Sachmo wrote:why in the world were they comparing Porzingis to Lin?
I guess comparing Lin/Zingisanity?
It really just sounds like Cuban wanted an excuse to deride Lin, presumably for spurning the Mavs this offseason.
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Lin is playing 52.4 percent of his minutes at shooting guard, according to Nylon Calculus’ Seth Partnow’s player production statistics, but he is averaging 13.0 points and 3.1 assists per 36 minutes there. Compare that to 20.2 points and 6.1 assists per 36 minutes at point guard — while leading the Hornets to scoring 14.9 points per 48 minutes more than their opponents.
fatlever wrote:I couldnt figure out if that is a new article and old article or and old article with an update in the middle.
The Hornets coach, who received an extension last month and is lauded for his prowess with a clipboard, told Lin he would help him develop his game and give him opportunities not afforded to a player who has spent the past three seasons with Harden and Kobe Bryant.
“He's done that to some degree,” Lin said. “I know clearly what he expects from me. … But that's why I feel like it's a process. I feel like he's going to continue to learn my game to see what I can do. Obviously watching film is one thing, but implementing it into a game, into a full situation is another thing.
“As time goes on, we'll just be more and more comfortable, and I'll be able to pick my spots in the offense, and he'll be able to see what really works, what I can do well — not just what I can do well, period, but what I can do well that fits with the guys and the system. … It takes time.”
The Jeremys often start the fourth quarter together — they lead the team in fourth-quarter minutes — but one typically is replaced by Walker midway through the period.
“We respect that, and it's just our job to be ready whenever our number's called,” Lin said. “We're just trying to win games, man. We're trying to win games and be as productive as we can we when we get on the floor.”
fatlever wrote:I couldnt figure out if that is a new article and old article or and old article with an update in the middle.
yosemiteben wrote:Good stuff in that article:The Hornets coach, who received an extension last month and is lauded for his prowess with a clipboard, told Lin he would help him develop his game and give him opportunities not afforded to a player who has spent the past three seasons with Harden and Kobe Bryant.
“He's done that to some degree,” Lin said. “I know clearly what he expects from me. … But that's why I feel like it's a process. I feel like he's going to continue to learn my game to see what I can do. Obviously watching film is one thing, but implementing it into a game, into a full situation is another thing.
“As time goes on, we'll just be more and more comfortable, and I'll be able to pick my spots in the offense, and he'll be able to see what really works, what I can do well — not just what I can do well, period, but what I can do well that fits with the guys and the system. … It takes time.”
The Jeremys often start the fourth quarter together — they lead the team in fourth-quarter minutes — but one typically is replaced by Walker midway through the period.
“We respect that, and it's just our job to be ready whenever our number's called,” Lin said. “We're just trying to win games, man. We're trying to win games and be as productive as we can we when we get on the floor.”
Love Lin, the dude gets it.
Roy Tarpley wrote:I think the mods need to regulate some of the unwarranted jabs/snark against Lin fans. I'd say 90% of the Lin fans on this site have been team-oriented, and even some of the bizarre ones who harp about more playing time believe that this is not only to Lin's benefit but the benefit of the team. I haven't seen a single Lin fan who has argued for more playing time if it meant that the Hornets would play worse. I know that long-timers here should get the benefit of the doubt but I see the mods regulate/censor Lin fans but snark against Lin fans goes unchecked. *END WHINE*
Regarding Lin's quotes in the article above, it's a matter of perspective. He says, "[Cliff] has [helped him develop his game and given him opportunities] to *some* degree." Asterisks mine. This, to me, sounds like a qualified statement with reservation rather than 100% satisfaction. Lin sounds like someone who is, in general, satisfied with Cliff's approach but clearly believes that Cliff doesn't fully understand just yet his potential as he himself sees it. The point of all this is that Lin is a team player who is open-minded about Cliff's approach and sees that his role is a long-term iterative process BUT the status quo is not ideal from his perspective. I think we'll get to a good result in the end.
Roy Tarpley wrote:I think the mods need to regulate some of the unwarranted jabs/snark against Lin fans.
RevolDas wrote:Just when I finally gotten used to Lin's hairdo... he went and changed it again. Oh boy.
To be honest I think that I prefer the hair style he had the first year he was with the Rocket. Maybe not as "stylish" as what he is going for now but just feels more him.
bws94 wrote:TOs aren't all that much his problem. He had 1 in the last game, 0 the game before. Really, it's more his ball handling and getting too amped up and going too fast at some parts of his game. Then there is decision making which is sometimes head-scratching.
And I think Lin's biggest problem is sometimes he is one of the best players on the court but instead of putting the team on his back and making plays, he inexplicably holds back and seems to give the ball to guys that aren't as good at some of what he does to do. It's like he doesn't know or respect his own talent.
Thanks for the honesty.MorbidHEAT wrote:My dislike for Lin started during Linsanity. It was absurd. It's probably irrational dislike at this point, but man he gets on my nerves. He's been tearing us up though.
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Thanks for the honesty.MorbidHEAT wrote:My dislike for Lin started during Linsanity. It was absurd. It's probably irrational dislike at this point, but man he gets on my nerves. He's been tearing us up though.
