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bwgood77 wrote:NTB wrote:bwgood77 wrote:
Cam should start over Crowder.
I think so too but I also think he won't.
Why not after the bubble? Why mess with it?
carey wrote:It is 2-time, every time.
sunsbg wrote:Cam is still inexperienced, injuries also being a concern in the past, so not sure how ready he is to play a full season as a starter. Crowder's toughness will certainly be useful against bigger lineups. Saric Cam inside out game in the second unit should work very well.
Stark wrote:Defensively Carter/Bridges/Crowder will be a problem for rest of the league
Stark wrote:Defensively Carter/Bridges/Crowder will be a problem for rest of the league
bwgood77 wrote:sunsbg wrote:Cam is still inexperienced, injuries also being a concern in the past, so not sure how ready he is to play a full season as a starter. Crowder's toughness will certainly be useful against bigger lineups. Saric Cam inside out game in the second unit should work very well.
I personally wouldn't mess with it, considering those lineups worked really well, unless it suddenly changes, but I also am not THAT high on Jae Crowder...solid reserve but not a great starter. It would be fine to try though. We would just lack shooting unless he shot like he did in the bubble.
sunsbg wrote:bwgood77 wrote:sunsbg wrote:Cam is still inexperienced, injuries also being a concern in the past, so not sure how ready he is to play a full season as a starter. Crowder's toughness will certainly be useful against bigger lineups. Saric Cam inside out game in the second unit should work very well.
I personally wouldn't mess with it, considering those lineups worked really well, unless it suddenly changes, but I also am not THAT high on Jae Crowder...solid reserve but not a great starter. It would be fine to try though. We would just lack shooting unless he shot like he did in the bubble.
They can at least give it a try and I think they will do just that starting the season. They already messed with the lineups by bringing Paul, who doesn't play exactly the same way as Rubio. Also having a dirty worker, which I hope Crowder is(though Mikal should be one as well), in the starting lineup is not unusual for contenders, with someone like Cam, who can put quick points coming off the bench.
Saberestar wrote:sunsbg wrote:bwgood77 wrote:
I personally wouldn't mess with it, considering those lineups worked really well, unless it suddenly changes, but I also am not THAT high on Jae Crowder...solid reserve but not a great starter. It would be fine to try though. We would just lack shooting unless he shot like he did in the bubble.
They can at least give it a try and I think they will do just that starting the season. They already messed with the lineups by bringing Paul, who doesn't play exactly the same way as Rubio. Also having a dirty worker, which I hope Crowder is(though Mikal should be one as well), in the starting lineup is not unusual for contenders, with someone like Cam, who can put quick points coming off the bench.
IMO it is a given that Crowder will start at PF.
It is a more veteran and balanced starting five ready to go defensively since tip off.
Saberestar wrote:IMO it is a given that Crowder will start at PF.
It is a more veteran and balanced starting five ready to go defensively since tip off.
Hmm I just assumed that johnson would be our starting 4 and Crowder would project as the backup 3.phx#7 wrote:Saberestar wrote:IMO it is a given that Crowder will start at PF.
It is a more veteran and balanced starting five ready to go defensively since tip off.
Agreed. If Johnson ends up as the starting PF it will be due to outplaying Crowder, but I don't expect him to begin as the starter.
matt131 wrote:Hmm I just assumed that johnson would be our starting 4 and Crowder would project as the backup 3.phx#7 wrote:Saberestar wrote:IMO it is a given that Crowder will start at PF.
It is a more veteran and balanced starting five ready to go defensively since tip off.
Agreed. If Johnson ends up as the starting PF it will be due to outplaying Crowder, but I don't expect him to begin as the starter.
Paul / Payne / Carter
Booker / Moore
Bridges / Crowder
Johnson / Saric
Ayton / Smith
Crowder could come in for either bridges or johnson. Saric could come in for either johnson or Ayton. Perhaps it makes sense for johnson to be the 3/4 off the bench though
matt131 wrote:Hmm I just assumed that johnson would be our starting 4 and Crowder would project as the backup 3.phx#7 wrote:Saberestar wrote:IMO it is a given that Crowder will start at PF.
It is a more veteran and balanced starting five ready to go defensively since tip off.
Agreed. If Johnson ends up as the starting PF it will be due to outplaying Crowder, but I don't expect him to begin as the starter.
Paul / Payne / Carter
Booker / Moore
Bridges / Crowder
Johnson / Saric
Ayton / Smith
Crowder could come in for either bridges or johnson. Saric could come in for either johnson or Ayton. Perhaps it makes sense for johnson to be the 3/4 off the bench though
Yeah that makes sense. I feel like Smith and Saric will probably just be "bigs" off the bench. Depending on our opponent and their lineup, one might play "center" and the other "power forward". There should be opportunities for both to create mismatches on offense. Defensive assignments will just be about size and speed of the opponent.cberry78 wrote:matt131 wrote:Hmm I just assumed that johnson would be our starting 4 and Crowder would project as the backup 3.phx#7 wrote:
Agreed. If Johnson ends up as the starting PF it will be due to outplaying Crowder, but I don't expect him to begin as the starter.
Paul / Payne / Carter
Booker / Moore
Bridges / Crowder
Johnson / Saric
Ayton / Smith
Crowder could come in for either bridges or johnson. Saric could come in for either johnson or Ayton. Perhaps it makes sense for johnson to be the 3/4 off the bench though
Switch Smith and Saric and you're closer. Saric was at his best as the BU 5 in the bubble and Smith can play 5, but he did it out of necessity last year, he's a 4 with range naturally.
