pacers70 wrote:We’re adding length and athleticism, that’s what we needed.
And getting younger, too.
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pacers70 wrote:We’re adding length and athleticism, that’s what we needed.
Scoot McGroot wrote:I don’t pretend to understand this at a quick glance, but...
Wizop wrote:Scoot McGroot wrote:I don’t pretend to understand this at a quick glance, but...
Nate Silver is a very respected analytics guy. he started as a baseball stats analyst and then expanded his statistical models to elections. first I've heard of this model, but Nate has credibility.
winter_mute_13 wrote:Certainly possible. I think the starting lineup needs as many share-the-ball types as it can hold, and that would mean Lamb over Warren. Warren can be the designated bench scorer, a role which should suit him.
Does it worry anyone else that we're pegging Holiday as 7th man and one of Goga/Leaf/Sumner as 8th? Unless the young guys develop overnight, the roster doesn't seem at all deep. McConnell stepping into Holiday's role seems like a distinct possibility to me. Likewise Dougie over Sumner could well happen. For 9th man (and 4th big) it would have to be between Leaf and Goga, unless we sign another big.
IMF wrote:Goga is pretty much going to play the O'quinn role I expect center minutes to still largely be split between Turner and Sabonis with staggered lineups. I'm glad to see the team get a little more top heavy talent wise to force these young guys into a role.
Wizop wrote:IMF wrote:Goga is pretty much going to play the O'quinn role I expect center minutes to still largely be split between Turner and Sabonis with staggered lineups. I'm glad to see the team get a little more top heavy talent wise to force these young guys into a role.
That's not what they're saying. They want to sink or swim with Sabonis starting which makes Goga the 2nd unit center.
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IMF wrote:winter_mute_13 wrote:Certainly possible. I think the starting lineup needs as many share-the-ball types as it can hold, and that would mean Lamb over Warren. Warren can be the designated bench scorer, a role which should suit him.
Does it worry anyone else that we're pegging Holiday as 7th man and one of Goga/Leaf/Sumner as 8th? Unless the young guys develop overnight, the roster doesn't seem at all deep. McConnell stepping into Holiday's role seems like a distinct possibility to me. Likewise Dougie over Sumner could well happen. For 9th man (and 4th big) it would have to be between Leaf and Goga, unless we sign another big.
I'm completely fine with this because I think these guys need to sink or swim. If it's not working out maybe address it at the deadline or in the buyout market.
Guys like Leaf, Holiday, Sumner etc... need to prove they belong in the NBA and they can't do that sitting on the bench. Mcconnell seems like insurance in case Holiday isn't cutting it. Goga is pretty much going to play the O'quinn role I expect center minutes to still largely be split between Turner and Sabonis with staggered lineups. I'm glad to see the team get a little more top heavy talent wise to force these young guys into a role.
Scoot McGroot wrote:Wizop wrote:IMF wrote:Goga is pretty much going to play the O'quinn role I expect center minutes to still largely be split between Turner and Sabonis with staggered lineups. I'm glad to see the team get a little more top heavy talent wise to force these young guys into a role.
That's not what they're saying. They want to sink or swim with Sabonis starting which makes Goga the 2nd unit center.
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Hard to say. We could still stagger rotations and pull Dom first, with an undetermined TJ coming in, and then Dom coming back in a short time later for Myles, or after a short run of Goga. Much like we managed the guards over the last while, especially with Lance.
Pacers_Freak wrote:IMF wrote:winter_mute_13 wrote:Certainly possible. I think the starting lineup needs as many share-the-ball types as it can hold, and that would mean Lamb over Warren. Warren can be the designated bench scorer, a role which should suit him.
Does it worry anyone else that we're pegging Holiday as 7th man and one of Goga/Leaf/Sumner as 8th? Unless the young guys develop overnight, the roster doesn't seem at all deep. McConnell stepping into Holiday's role seems like a distinct possibility to me. Likewise Dougie over Sumner could well happen. For 9th man (and 4th big) it would have to be between Leaf and Goga, unless we sign another big.
I'm completely fine with this because I think these guys need to sink or swim. If it's not working out maybe address it at the deadline or in the buyout market.
Guys like Leaf, Holiday, Sumner etc... need to prove they belong in the NBA and they can't do that sitting on the bench. Mcconnell seems like insurance in case Holiday isn't cutting it. Goga is pretty much going to play the O'quinn role I expect center minutes to still largely be split between Turner and Sabonis with staggered lineups. I'm glad to see the team get a little more top heavy talent wise to force these young guys into a role.
Doesn’t the staff get a good look at these guys in training camp and practice. If they can or can’t play why do they need to sink or swim in games? We can’t see what happens behind the scenes but those that make the decisions certainly do.
BigRedDog wrote:Youll like Lamb... he's not a perfect player and his lack of 3pt shooting really hurts his value off the ball.
very good scorer with ball in his hands, very good rebounder, and an underrated defender... he isnt a really good defender but he used to be pretty bad and still has that label as a bad one sometimes which he isnt
he will fill the role well that Tyreke evans failed to fulfill last year. I like him a lot better running a 2nd unit that lacks scoring punch than i do as a starter playing off the ball but he can do either adequately..