Bayless ruining chemistry?

[hpantazo]

Let's throw this one out there....I don't think Stevens offensive system fits Rondo.

I think it has a lot more to do with Rondo not being anywhere near 100% yet. Once healthy, Rondo will fit very well into Stevens system with Sullinger, Olynyk, and Green.

[jambr380]

It could be viewer's bias, but I feel like Bayless is a Jordan Crawford of the Wizards. Passing is contagious, watch Rondo make 3 different touch passes to make other players (I believe 2 of them were KO) make the same touch passes for an open layup.

I said this when he had that big game when he 1st joined us. the only difference from Jordan when he had that big game was he made the shots in that game.

he's another tweener player. I can't stand these type players. he's a 2 but has to play pg because the 2's he'd have to defend are 3 ft taller, but we play him at point even though he can't do that either.

It does seem like these kinds of players are a dime a dozen these days, doesn't it? It's like gms and scouts get swept up by the apparent talent, but don't realize that they actually aren't great fits positionally (too short) or for the team basketball concept (very one on one oriented).

There are some fine undersized athletic guards out there, but the D. Wades and Iversons of the world are few and far between. I do agree that most teams can benefit by having one of these players come off the bench and ignite some energy; however, they seem best in short bursts and when they are able to play their type of basketball.

[moiso]

I like Bayless. He is in an unfortunate situation where he didn't go through training camp. Very hard for him to fit in.  He is usually out there with an odd lineup. With the proper practice and a more balanced squad, I think he can be a good piece if the price is right.

I guess he was in 4 other unfortunate situations before this one. 

And gpap... really?  Great shooter and great all around player?  He can't shoot and he has no other skills.

He was pretty respectable in Portland and Toronto averaging 17 -22 min a game. Played pretty solid actually.  He is a very good player. What about his past makes you come to the conclusion that he is not that good? Just because he bounced around a little doesn't mean he isn't skilled.

It's the well below average PER, horrible field goal percentage, lack of point guard skills, poor defense.

A tweener like Bayless is only worthwhile as a player if he can shoot.  Bayless really can't shoot.  He is a little below average from 3 and he is horrible from everywhere else.

I don't know if I would say he is ruining chemistry but he is not productive himself and his skills don't make anyone else better either.

You may have seen him in a couple games where he got hot and maybe that made an impression.  But overall, he hasn't been good.  And getting 17-22 minutes of playing time on bad teams doesn't mean the player is good.  He would not be getting any minutes on a good team.