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Williams is better than Semi
« on: November 25, 2018, 02:21:22 AM »

Offline Chris22

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Sorry, Brad, I don't get it.

Semi has the occasional good game, but most of the time his is pretty weak. Meanwhile, we get killed inside with guys driving and shooting layups.

Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2018, 02:27:32 AM »

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While we are figuring this thing out and losing games, can’t hurt to get him in there for 15mpg to see what he’s got. Wouldn’t mind benching Rozier until we find something of value for him.
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Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2018, 02:33:53 AM »

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Watching the game it feels like Brad is more focused on keeping his players happy than winning games. Shoveling minutes to under-performing players like Rozier and Baynes and keeping the rookie on the bench just because it won't upset anyone if he does that. Everytime Williams has been on the court he's done good things - he has an inside presence we are completely lacking in, and is incredible at altering shots - even 3-pointers - and rolls to the rim, which we've had almost none of this season. 

What exactly does Rozier bring at this point? He stifles the offense by dribbling for 15 seconds a possession, doesn't pass, doesn't take good shots, and doesn't play defense. He was an absolute revolving door tonight - a 34 year Barrea just coasted by him for easy layups, and since there's no one protecting the rim he can just lay it in. Heck, give his minutes to Wanamaker and maybe that will shock him into actually playing smart. Brad doesn't want to be the bad guy and bench Rozier or hold other guys accountable. Well, sometimes that's what being a coach entails.

But yeah, Williams needs to play. Take those minutes from Baynes and Semi. Baynes is trying out there but he doesn't protect the paint or rebound or later shots like Williams can, and those 3-pointers are painful. 

Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2018, 04:56:04 AM »

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I'm surprised people still don't know about Brad after 5 years
He is a mad scientist and a basketball genius with long vision, he won't panic for a November 50% record, his goal is the ring

He is still experimenting lineups while allow player in slump to find their condition-Brown.Rozier
He play Semi because he needs game time to develop his drive game and find his shot
He don't play Williams much because what he need now is to build fundamentals
All those come with a price of make the team worse for now but will pay off in the end run

Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2018, 11:34:59 AM »

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I'm surprised people still don't know about Brad after 5 years
He is a mad scientist and a basketball genius with long vision, he won't panic for a November 50% record, his goal is the ring

He is still experimenting lineups while allow player in slump to find their condition-Brown.Rozier
He play Semi because he needs game time to develop his drive game and find his shot
He don't play Williams much because what he need now is to build fundamentals
All those come with a price of make the team worse for now but will pay off in the end run

Semi hasn't changed much after several years. It's time to play the rookie instead.

Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2018, 11:41:35 AM »

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I'm surprised people still don't know about Brad after 5 years
He is a mad scientist and a basketball genius with long vision, he won't panic for a November 50% record, his goal is the ring

He is still experimenting lineups while allow player in slump to find their condition-Brown.Rozier
He play Semi because he needs game time to develop his drive game and find his shot
He don't play Williams much because what he need now is to build fundamentals
All those come with a price of make the team worse for now but will pay off in the end run

Semi hasn't changed much after several years. It's time to play the rookie instead.

This is Semi's second year. In his rookie season last year, he was a significant contributor in the playoff run to the ECFs, guarding guys like Giannis and Lebron. He has shown clear improvement this season in his ball handling and offensive game, and he's still a stud on defense.

Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2018, 12:39:44 PM »

Offline Chris22

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I'm surprised people still don't know about Brad after 5 years
He is a mad scientist and a basketball genius with long vision, he won't panic for a November 50% record, his goal is the ring

He is still experimenting lineups while allow player in slump to find their condition-Brown.Rozier
He play Semi because he needs game time to develop his drive game and find his shot
He don't play Williams much because what he need now is to build fundamentals
All those come with a price of make the team worse for now but will pay off in the end run

Semi hasn't changed much after several years. It's time to play the rookie instead.

This is Semi's second year. In his rookie season last year, he was a significant contributor in the playoff run to the ECFs, guarding guys like Giannis and Lebron. He has shown clear improvement this season in his ball handling and offensive game, and he's still a stud on defense.

His defense sucks. Williams is better.

Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2018, 12:58:07 PM »

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I'm surprised people still don't know about Brad after 5 years
He is a mad scientist and a basketball genius with long vision, he won't panic for a November 50% record, his goal is the ring

He is still experimenting lineups while allow player in slump to find their condition-Brown.Rozier
He play Semi because he needs game time to develop his drive game and find his shot
He don't play Williams much because what he need now is to build fundamentals
All those come with a price of make the team worse for now but will pay off in the end run

Semi hasn't changed much after several years. It's time to play the rookie instead.

This is Semi's second year. In his rookie season last year, he was a significant contributor in the playoff run to the ECFs, guarding guys like Giannis and Lebron. He has shown clear improvement this season in his ball handling and offensive game, and he's still a stud on defense.

Revisionist history to say the least. During the ECF he played in 2 blowouts (25 point win and a 20 point loss), but otherwise barely played. In the 5 other games, he played 3.8 MPG and only played 1 single minute over the final 3 games.

He is looking a little better this season in terms of aggressiveness, but he's still an offensive liability with a FG 40.6%, 3's 23.5%, and FT% of 42.9%. I've always felt his defense is vastly overrated, especially since he's a poor defender off-the-ball and constantly late on rotations.

Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2018, 01:00:20 PM »

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I'm surprised people still don't know about Brad after 5 years
He is a mad scientist and a basketball genius with long vision, he won't panic for a November 50% record, his goal is the ring

He is still experimenting lineups while allow player in slump to find their condition-Brown.Rozier
He play Semi because he needs game time to develop his drive game and find his shot
He don't play Williams much because what he need now is to build fundamentals
All those come with a price of make the team worse for now but will pay off in the end run

Semi hasn't changed much after several years. It's time to play the rookie instead.

This is Semi's second year. In his rookie season last year, he was a significant contributor in the playoff run to the ECFs, guarding guys like Giannis and Lebron. He has shown clear improvement this season in his ball handling and offensive game, and he's still a stud on defense.

Revisionist history to say the least. During the ECF he played in 2 blowouts (25 point win and a 20 point loss), but otherwise barely played. In the 5 other games, he played 3.8 MPG and only played 1 single minute over the final 3 games.
Were we watching the same single minute????  It was a very important minute.  It was amazing.

Re: Williams is better than Semi
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2018, 03:03:40 PM »

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They're both useful! Time Lord is more fun to watch though.