10-11 Player Rotation? Can it be? Mike?

Preseason prejudice aside, is Taz Balkman worthy of a spot in the 2nd unit?

  • Ya, meine f?hrer - yes

    Votes: 9 90.0%

  • Nein, mein frau - no

    Votes: 1 10.0%
  • Total voters
    10
Crazy⑧s

Crazy⑧s

Evacuee
Is D'Antoni really stepping out of his strict regime of running players ragged?

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(Knicks coach Mike) D?Antoni said though his two rookies ? center Josh Harrellson and first-rounder combo guard, Iman Shumpert ? had poor shooting nights, they will be in the opening-day rotation. The two youngsters combined to shoot just 4 of 22, but they have added defensive grit to go along with Chandler?s defensive demeanor.

?It?s going to be a pretty long rotation all year,? D?Antoni said. ?It should be at least 10, 11 guys, maybe even 12. I think the two rookies, they are going to be a part of everything and have earned some time.??

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Well, well! Looks as if the HC is changing his (overplayed) tune. He's never been afraid to throw rookies in the mix, clearly, but this is a whole new sway for a D'antoni ball club. Last season's obvious wear and tear on STAT was probably the catalyst.

I like the idea - adding cohesion to 2, or more, units.

Presumably, he'll be keeping a star on the floor, as he did against NJ with Melo, and will no doubt rely on his second unit - which may or may not be under the tutelage of Mike Brown - for defensive purposes.

Something along the lines of:

Bibby, Shump, Balkman (?), Jefferies and Jorts as the second.

And tonight's starting 5 remaining as the go to at tip off.

● Davis and Iman, IMO, will be the question marks here; how their play alongside our Big 3 pans out determines the role of Fields and Douglas, who, and this a matter of personal opinion, would be better in backup roles, leaving a 2nd unit along the lines of:

Douglas, Landry, Balkman (?), Jeffries, Jorts and perhaps Novak, in collusion with Melo as our best offensive player. As far as I see it, that is still a decent 5 to have on, and I'm happy to see that Mike is not stuck in his mode.

Have at it, gentlemen!

http://www.hoopsworld.com/dantoni-two-rookies-will-be-in-rotation
 
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DrB

Benchwarmer
No Choice

Crazy⑧s;191165 said:
Is D'Antoni really stepping out of his strict regime of running players ragged?​


d-ant-rant-o.gif


(Knicks coach Mike) D?Antoni said though his two rookies ? center Josh Harrellson and first-rounder combo guard, Iman Shumpert ? had poor shooting nights, they will be in the opening-day rotation. The two youngsters combined to shoot just 4 of 22, but they have added defensive grit to go along with Chandler?s defensive demeanor.

?It?s going to be a pretty long rotation all year,? D?Antoni said. ?It should be at least 10, 11 guys, maybe even 12. I think the two rookies, they are going to be a part of everything and have earned some time.??

________________________________________________________________


Well, well! Looks as if the HC is changing his (overplayed) tune. He's never been afraid to throw rookies in the mix, clearly, but this is a whole new sway for a D'antoni ball club. Last season's obvious wear and tear on STAT was probably the catalyst.

I like the idea - adding cohesion to 2, or more, units.

Presumably, he'll be keeping a star on the floor, as he did against NJ with Melo, and will no doubt rely on his second unit - which may or may not be under the tutelage of Mike Brown - for defensive purposes.

Something along the lines of:

Bibby, Shump, Balkman (?), Jefferies and Jorts as the second.

And tonight's starting 5 remaining as the go to at tip off.

● Davis and Iman, IMO, will be the question marks here; how their play alongside our Big 3 pans out determines the role of Fields and Douglas, who, and this a matter of personal opinion, would be better in backup roles, leaving a 2nd unit along the lines of:

Douglas, Landry, Balkman (?), Jeffries, Jorts and perhaps Novak, in collusion with Melo as our best offensive player. As far as I see it, that is still a decent 5 to have on, and I'm happy to see that Mike is not stuck in his mode.

Have at it, gentlemen!

http://www.hoopsworld.com/dantoni-two-rookies-will-be-in-rotationhttp://www.hoopsworld.com/dantoni-two-rookies-will-be-in-rotation
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It's not a coaching revelation that forced D'Antoni to do this..it's the shortened season with a ton of back to backs. An 8 man rotation could not survive that.
 
RunningJumper

RunningJumper

Super Moderator
Early on he'll do this at least, since there wasn't many pre-season games. He should have this big rotation all season, the guys trying to get a permanent spot could bring a lot of energy.

I voted yes for Balkman, deserves it.
 
CoolClyde

CoolClyde

Moderator
the expanding D'ick

agreed, the shortened season has a lot to do with it, and how Antoni has
seen his players injured or hit the wall with small rotation each and every year.
it's a no-brainer, makes perfect sense for this coach. also, D'mustache realizes
he's got the best team he's ever had, with a second unit who held strong against
the Nyets first team, so how can he not play them?
Balkmania = unsung hero. Jorts = David Lee II. I-Man = The-Man.
The Bib = The Bib. Giraffe and Skwalker are a given. 6+5 = 11 man rotation,
and when the Baron gets unherniated, he'll be major part of rotating.
12-man rotation baby, with an emphasis on D, wins championships.
:2cents:
 
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