Jon Brockman

[Bricklayer]

It looks like this team will be contending in the near future. There are many roles to fill on a top-flight NBA team; the one I think Brockman might be a fit for is Backup Big Guy From Another Planet (BBGFAP). The Kings of a few years ago had one of the greats in this role -- Scot Pollard. I'd say that Birdman Anderson in Denver is probably #1 at the moment. Dennis Rodman started out here before becoming a starter. Kurt Rambis / Clark Kent with the Showtime Lakers. The Knicks of the early 70s had Phil Jackson. I'm sure there are others I can't think of at the moment.

So could Brockman be the BBGFAP? Loves to bang inside -- check. Occasionally mind-boggling rebounding numbers -- check. 110% every time -- check. Fan favorite / contributes to team spirit -- check. Just not sure if he's weird enough. A couple of times at games this year they started playing the disco music to get people to dance for the camera, and they showed Brockman dancing on the big screen -- I see some potential there.

No. Still too small. Will never change.

But he can be the Deep Bench Enforcer who sets a physical tone in practice and is occasionally brought in when one of the pretty boys ahead of him is getting picked on by some big meanie.

 

[King Baller]

No. Still too small. Will never change.

But he can be the Deep Bench Enforcer who sets a physical tone in practice and is occasionally brought in when one of the pretty boys ahead of him is getting picked on by some big meanie.

The Denver Nuggets are one team I expect to see Jon get some time agaisnt. I think there is a guy on that team that needs Jon's expertise

KB

 

[bajaden]

It will work just fine on this team lacking options on the front court. Most credits should be given to Westphal who's style of coaching some fans described "indirectly" as something a coach should not be doing. I remember a know-it-all post even likened this style of coaching as playing fantasy NBA2K.

What a surprize! It is not the conventional way that only work!

While Westphal threw everything but the kitchen sink at the Bulls last nignt, and hasn't been afraid to do it all year, poor Vinnie was paralized by fear and played the same seven players till they ran out of gas. Vinnie only trusted 7 guys to play, and definitely had the deer in the headlights look.

 

[vikinginferno]

While Westphal threw everything but the kitchen sink at the Bulls last nignt, and hasn't been afraid to do it all year, poor Vinnie was paralized by fear and played the same seven players till they ran out of gas. Vinnie only trusted 7 guys to play, and definitely had the deer in the headlights look.

Haha, I loved the shot of Vinnie's face right after the game ended. Definitely a deer in the headlights look.