Why does IME insist on starting Marcus over Schroeder?

[goz421]

For the life of me I don't get this. They have started to find some rhythm with Schroeder starting. When Marcus started they sucked. Marcus only needs to ball in his hands a limited amount of time. Since moving over Marcus has played better as well.

IME goes back to that crap rotation and we will see more fo the same. Mark my words.

[Pvictor11]

Didn't expect a thread like this after his game last night...

[Hoopvortex]

Didn't expect a thread like this after his game last night...

...or after the last couple of weeks. I'm going with Ime on this one.

[wdleehi]

Did I miss something or wasn't Smart starting all thus time?

Furthermore there is likely more shots for the backup 6th man pg then the starting pg once Brown is back.

[jambr380]

I definitely prefer Marcus as a SG/combo guard, so there is some merit to what you are saying. Not sure I have a preference for either one to start over the other. Honestly, they work pretty well together...and that should have been obvious all along, since Marcus has always worked well with a scoring PG.

[goz421]

Marcus is not a true point guard and he slows to ball and loses to much time. He is much better off the ball and insserting himself in moments that are not clutch. He is playing better, which we need, but for the team I think if he starts the chemistry will go back to has it was before.

My take.

[Sophomore]

Last six games Marcus averaged 7 assists/game and only 1.5 turnovers. That is very very good. For sure there is not a better option on the current roster.

He definitely holds the ball less than Schroder; makes quicker decisions.

[Sophomore]

Didn't expect a thread like this after his game last night...

...or after the last couple of weeks. I'm going with Ime on this one.

For real. That was a very very good performance.

[Big333223]

Smart's leading the team in apg and 2nd in the league in spg. Not sure where the op is coming from.

[goz421]

You all are looking at a small sample size and not the whole picture. Marcus is better with ball in his hands less. Look back to when he started, he bit. There is a reason for that.

Marcus energy put in other places creates a better product. At times he is a key cog to this team.

Overall I'm of the opinion in 30 year or so of watching basketball he is the most overrated player I have seen in green.

His bad performances outweigh his good and he makes way to many mistakes. That said he has showed slow and steady improvement enough to tease.

If he could put this together consistency then well. He is a hard learner though.

[Csfan1984]

Smart and Schroder play like 6th men. I'd look at match ups on who gets the "start"

[RockinRyA]

You all are looking at a small sample size and not the whole picture. Marcus is better with ball in his hands less. Look back to when he started, he bit. There is a reason for that.

Marcus energy put in other places creates a better product. At times he is a key cog to this team.

Overall I'm of the opinion in 30 year or so of watching basketball he is the most overrated player I have seen in green.

His bad performances outweigh his good and he makes way to many mistakes. That said he has showed slow and steady improvement enough to tease.

If he could put this together consistency then well. He is a hard learner though.

30 years of watching doesnt make you an expert.

I actually prefer Smart with the starters because he tends to take a lot of shots when hes with the bench guys. His skillset also fit in with the starters better

[showtime]

You all are looking at a small sample size and not the whole picture. Marcus is better with ball in his hands less. Look back to when he started, he bit. There is a reason for that.

Marcus energy put in other places creates a better product. At times he is a key cog to this team.

Overall I'm of the opinion in 30 year or so of watching basketball he is the most overrated player I have seen in green.

His bad performances outweigh his good and he makes way to many mistakes. That said he has showed slow and steady improvement enough to tease.

If he could put this together consistency then well. He is a hard learner though.

I've been watching 40 plus years,and he's the most overrated Celtic I've ever seen! I actually think Jrich is just as good! Schroder is on a whole different level!

[SHAQATTACK]

Seniority ,  I expect viewed as a leader on court , emotion , coach who loves defense first, and “ He “:has an new contract , and is likely to be seen as continuing Celtic player . These are a few I can think of off hand .

Can’t hand over Team Smart to a Johnny come lately .


Even if Schroeder is playing very very well. …..Mahrcus. Was here first 

[droopdog7]

I mean, if you insist on starting the five best players then Schroeder over smart.  But I like the idea of bringing Schroeder off the bench.