[Game] Kings @ 76ers 2/1/13
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This team, as it is currently structured can be and should be the 8th playoff team in the West.
Right now, that team is Houston.
Let us compare:
Houston's five best lineup: Lin, Harden, Parsons, Patterson and Asik.
Sacramento's five best lineup: Tyreke, Thornton, Salmons, Thompson, Cousins
Reke vs. Lin? Reke wins.
Harden vs. Thornton? Harden wins.
Salmons vs. Parsons? Draw.
Patterson vs. Thompson? Thompson wins.
Asik vs. Cousins? Cousins wins.
That is 3-1-1 in favor of Sacramento. See why I say we should be the 8th playoff team? We aren't even taking into account a players like IT & Jimmer who can be quality bench players.
Right now, that team is Houston.
Let us compare:
Houston's five best lineup: Lin, Harden, Parsons, Patterson and Asik.
Sacramento's five best lineup: Tyreke, Thornton, Salmons, Thompson, Cousins
Reke vs. Lin? Reke wins.
Harden vs. Thornton? Harden wins.
Salmons vs. Parsons? Draw.
Patterson vs. Thompson? Thompson wins.
Asik vs. Cousins? Cousins wins.
That is 3-1-1 in favor of Sacramento. See why I say we should be the 8th playoff team? We aren't even taking into account a players like IT & Jimmer who can be quality bench players.
ya pretty bad. out of that group only Tyreke and maybe Garcia(only because his defense helped the comeback) should have been on the floor.
basically this means that tonight there was 2 separate occasions where smart threw the game away with a dumb lineup.
easy win if it wasnt for the first 6 minutes of the 2nd and this group in the 4th
basically this means that tonight there was 2 separate occasions where smart threw the game away with a dumb lineup.
easy win if it wasnt for the first 6 minutes of the 2nd and this group in the 4th
Y'all are missing my point. I am talking about TALENT. A good coach can fix chemistry problems. Any coach in America would prefer talent over fitting pieces. Give me talent everyday. Sometimes you play three guards, sometimes you play two centers, sometimes you do weird lineups to focus on your strengths.
The point I am making is that coaching and maybe 1-2 moves to balance out our roster is all this team needs. This team hasn't had a formidable coach since Rick. And as we know, Rick was light-years ahead of just being formidable.
My point is that the talent in Sacramento is ahead of the talent in Houston.
Also, Cousins IS a star. Look at the talent, and even look at the numbers per 48. If Cuz got 40 minutes per game, he would pull in 20-12-3 in his sleep. Give Tyreke a coach that calls the occasional iso play for him and allows him to get 40+ minutes, he would be an 18-5-7 player. If Thompson ever found his way again, he is a solid 10-9 player. Maybe switch Salmons for Garcia depending on who compliments the lineup better. Heck, throw T-Rob in Thompson's place, at least you know he plays hard while he is in.
I guarantee if Doug Collins had this team (the Sixers coach), they would be at .500 right now. Philly is not a better team than Sacramento is handled correctly.
The point I am making is that coaching and maybe 1-2 moves to balance out our roster is all this team needs. This team hasn't had a formidable coach since Rick. And as we know, Rick was light-years ahead of just being formidable.
My point is that the talent in Sacramento is ahead of the talent in Houston.
Also, Cousins IS a star. Look at the talent, and even look at the numbers per 48. If Cuz got 40 minutes per game, he would pull in 20-12-3 in his sleep. Give Tyreke a coach that calls the occasional iso play for him and allows him to get 40+ minutes, he would be an 18-5-7 player. If Thompson ever found his way again, he is a solid 10-9 player. Maybe switch Salmons for Garcia depending on who compliments the lineup better. Heck, throw T-Rob in Thompson's place, at least you know he plays hard while he is in.
I guarantee if Doug Collins had this team (the Sixers coach), they would be at .500 right now. Philly is not a better team than Sacramento is handled correctly.
