Let's assume the offensive aspect is a combination of luck, and bad defence on the side of the opponent. Are you denying there's a serious difference in terms of hustle and defence; Something the team could have demonstrated in the last two games.
I know were better with STAT talent wise, but even I have to admit things are alot smoother and we look more like a normal "team" w/o him. STAT just does some of the most peculiar things w/ the ball. I know he's a face-up 4, but dudes shooting 3's like Ray Allen, constantly turning into doubles and charging through dudes like he's LBJ w/ no steam. I may sound get crucified for saying it, but I think we should "maybe" look to try and fill out the "team" with a potential deal. We'd also probably be able to have more flexibility financially. I know it sounds ridiculous, but this is just my opinion. A deal like Josh Smith, Kirk Hinrich, and draft picks would be something I'd definitely consider.
Davis/Hinrich/Bibby
Fields/Douglas/Shumpert
Melo/Balkman/Walker/Novak
Smith/Jorts/Jeffries
Chandler/Jordan
That is a significantly deeper team w/ a definite defensive tone w/ Smith replacing STAT and we get a 6th man in Hinrich who allows TD to play off the ball. Also Hinrich would expire after this year and Smith the next. We'd have cap room after 2 years which is when the severe penalties kick in.
I know were better with STAT talent wise, but even I have to admit things are alot smoother and we look more like a normal "team" w/o him. STAT just does some of the most peculiar things w/ the ball. I know he's a face-up 4, but dudes shooting 3's like Ray Allen, constantly turning into doubles and charging through dudes like he's LBJ w/ no steam. I may sound get crucified for saying it, but I think we should "maybe" look to try and fill out the "team" with a potential deal. We'd also probably be able to have more flexibility financially. I know it sounds ridiculous, but this is just my opinion. A deal like Josh Smith, Kirk Hinrich, and draft picks would be something I'd definitely consider.
Davis/Hinrich/Bibby
Fields/Douglas/Shumpert
Melo/Balkman/Walker/Novak
Smith/Jorts/Jeffries
Chandler/Jordan
That is a significantly deeper team w/ a definite defensive tone w/ Smith replacing STAT and we get a 6th man in Hinrich who allows TD to play off the ball. Also Hinrich would expire after this year and Smith the next. We'd have cap room after 2 years which is when the severe penalties kick in.
I hear you but why do you care about Dolans money? As long as we can sign players it's not our concern.
Bench "no pass" Douglas and put Lin into the game... it can't get worse at the point guard...
Repeat after me: Douglas is not a Point Guard.
How the feck is he allowed to set the plays.
Dantoni likes that he can shoot 3s