Grades v. Hornets 11/29/09
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Don't forget Sergio is only 23. Although is not a rookie, he has a lot of years to become better and better, the only thing he needs is more confidence and PT. You know what he is capable of right now. I think is a waste of talent keeping him on the bench and let him come back to Europe at the end of the season. Of course I am biased as a spanish fan, but I'd like to see what he could do if plays 20 minutes regularly.
Beno still gets beat defensively MOST of the time. Watching him on the defensive end last night and he just can't stay in front of his man. He's got the two slowest feet in the NBA at point guard. I'm inclined to go with the "trade Beno" crowd. Just not seeing improvement in his "D" and he doesn't have it to improve.
Noc has to go too. Donte is a freak and has to get more minutes. The matchup problems he creates can win some games.
Noc has to go too. Donte is a freak and has to get more minutes. The matchup problems he creates can win some games.
I agree with A- on Greene. It's interesting that a guy who gets A- is getting relatively little playing time.
I'm not buying into the "matchup" theory on Donte. Doesn't make sense. Sure, he's not going to match up as a 2 guard in many cases, but it begs the question: why not play him more at the 3 or the 4? Is Casspi better than Donte? Even Thompson is not better than Donte in many matchup situations. I really like Casspi, but I think Donte is better, if only because of his defense and offensive rebounding. Should Kenny Thomas be played over Donte at the 4? So why not more Donte? My best guess: Westphal wants to distribute the minutes as much for getting everyone involved as a team as he does for the matchup. He is also sacrificing some Donte minutes for the sake of developing Casspi and Thompson.
I'm not buying into the "matchup" theory on Donte. Doesn't make sense. Sure, he's not going to match up as a 2 guard in many cases, but it begs the question: why not play him more at the 3 or the 4? Is Casspi better than Donte? Even Thompson is not better than Donte in many matchup situations. I really like Casspi, but I think Donte is better, if only because of his defense and offensive rebounding. Should Kenny Thomas be played over Donte at the 4? So why not more Donte? My best guess: Westphal wants to distribute the minutes as much for getting everyone involved as a team as he does for the matchup. He is also sacrificing some Donte minutes for the sake of developing Casspi and Thompson.
Sometimes, I have to watch the games twice just to see who among the players are putting honest effort to defend. And I have to agree with you that Beno had always been terrible in defense. Most of the time he looks like he was just pretending to defend, or worse - he really was trying, but was just sucking on defense. Of course it would be hard to notice, since all we care about was Beno's excellent offense of late.
Although Beno had been excellent lately on offense, I think comes playoff time we really cannot count on him. So, I voted for trading him NOW, while he still looks deceivingly good like Martin. Good in offense, but can never be relied upon to give top notch defense when it counts. Same rationale for considering the trading of the softy Hawes. These players are misfits if we want to be a tougher playoff team in the future.
Although Beno had been excellent lately on offense, I think comes playoff time we really cannot count on him. So, I voted for trading him NOW, while he still looks deceivingly good like Martin. Good in offense, but can never be relied upon to give top notch defense when it counts. Same rationale for considering the trading of the softy Hawes. These players are misfits if we want to be a tougher playoff team in the future.
I must say I am really nervous about Kevin eventually returning...He is a darn good scorer but would he make this team as it is playing any better? Will he allow all the ball movement to continue? I say trade if the price is right. Preferably for a big.
Another one I would trade without hesitation is Nocioni when Cisco is ready to come back. I for one am thoroughly PSYCHED to see what Cisco can do with a real coach and determined teammates. His fire on the court with some of these guys would be pure gold to see. Again I like Noc, but I would rather the minutes be between Cisco/Casspi/Greene than with Noc taking younger's minutes.
Another one I would trade without hesitation is Nocioni when Cisco is ready to come back. I for one am thoroughly PSYCHED to see what Cisco can do with a real coach and determined teammates. His fire on the court with some of these guys would be pure gold to see. Again I like Noc, but I would rather the minutes be between Cisco/Casspi/Greene than with Noc taking younger's minutes.
Completely agree. I actually think having Kev in there will make things easier on everyone else, especially Tyreke. Kevins game in a complimentary type of game, and Westphal is a genius of an offensive coach. I think we can make it work.
IMO, two things can happen when Kev returns. One, it will take a few weeks to get back in the flow and regain his timing, and then this team really starts rolling and makes a run at the playoffs. In which case, everyone loves Kevin as a complimentary piece.
Or two, he never really gets in a rythm and disrupts the offense. We never get on a role, and everyone wants Kevin gone. I could see either happening, but I think it is much more likely everything works out. Especially if we get a big at the deadline. But really, its just wait and see, and thats why I'm not jumping to any conclusions.
IMO, two things can happen when Kev returns. One, it will take a few weeks to get back in the flow and regain his timing, and then this team really starts rolling and makes a run at the playoffs. In which case, everyone loves Kevin as a complimentary piece.
Or two, he never really gets in a rythm and disrupts the offense. We never get on a role, and everyone wants Kevin gone. I could see either happening, but I think it is much more likely everything works out. Especially if we get a big at the deadline. But really, its just wait and see, and thats why I'm not jumping to any conclusions.
Three point shooting? At .384, we're 5th most accurate in the NBA, and at 6.9 per game we're 10th for total number of 3s hit. We also get 26.4 FT attempts per game, tied for 6th-7th in the NBA. At 74.9% FT shooting, we're 16th in the NBA, which is the only place in those categories (3s, FT) where we're even a tiny bit below average. So while I'm sure that we'll all welcome whatever improvements we can get, I think that "struggling" might be a little too strong of a word.
They have recently started hitting shots. Majority of our losses this season have a lot to with poor 3 point shooting. Not as serious a problem as TO's but still a problem nonetheless.
5 of our 8 losses have been 35% or less from beyond the arc:
OKC 18.8% 3-16
NOH 29.2% 7-24
SAS 35.3% 6-17
ATL 33.3% 5-15
CHI 19.0% 6-24
5 of our 8 losses have been 35% or less from beyond the arc:
OKC 18.8% 3-16
NOH 29.2% 7-24
SAS 35.3% 6-17
ATL 33.3% 5-15
CHI 19.0% 6-24
Normally you have to roughly match salaries (come within 25%) in a trade unless you are under the salary cap. I'm pretty sure Portland is over it, so no way they could take Kevin's $11mil salary for Rudy's $2mil (or whatever). Other players would have to be thrown in by the Blazers to make things add up salarywise (not to mention talentwise -- I like Rudy, but Kevin is in a whole different zip code.
There is a site called realgm.com which has a trade checker built in where you can test out any trade between any team(s). There's another called hoopshype.com which has a team by team salary section.
There is a site called realgm.com which has a trade checker built in where you can test out any trade between any team(s). There's another called hoopshype.com which has a team by team salary section.
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If it is not possible then there is nothing to take about. But talent-wise I don't agree with you.
Rudy still didn't prove himself at the NBA but nevertheless I really believe he that if he is used to his full strength Rudy can be one of the best SG. He is a very versatile player, doing so many things on the court.
But the way Portland uses Rudy, as a shooter, they better have Martin.
Other reasons why it could be a good deal for the kings:
- Rudy's contract is much better.
- And Rudy+Sergio is like 1+1=5.
- Rights on Freeland. He can be a solid center and that is what the Kings need.
Rudy still didn't prove himself at the NBA but nevertheless I really believe he that if he is used to his full strength Rudy can be one of the best SG. He is a very versatile player, doing so many things on the court.
But the way Portland uses Rudy, as a shooter, they better have Martin.
Other reasons why it could be a good deal for the kings:
- Rudy's contract is much better.
- And Rudy+Sergio is like 1+1=5.
- Rights on Freeland. He can be a solid center and that is what the Kings need.
"Forget this Kevin Martin guy. The guy we really need is J.J. Redick!" 
Don't forget Douby was mentioned in there.
You want to address the defense, look to your boy Spencer Hawes. He's the problem. Kevin Worked on his defense this off season and was actually trying out there in his 5 games this year. Spencer has pretty much been embarrassed every game this year on the defensive end.
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