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Starting Lineup Q's and KO return
« on: February 22, 2015, 02:15:03 PM »

Offline MikeJelly

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Hey guys I just wanna know two things

1. What do you guys think the starting lineup is gonna be with the new acquisition of Thomas? I really don't want this to hinder Smart development and I also like AB a lot. I'm kindve torn on this. My gut says IT/AB backcourt but I really want Smart to start. Also I would not be opposed to IT coming off the bench.

As you can see my mind's a mess! lol

2. Can anyone tell me when KO is supposed to return? Now that Sully is gone for the season he's gonna have to step up BIG time. But i can see him doing it.

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Re: Starting Lineup Q's and KO return
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2015, 02:24:25 PM »

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I think they can work something with Thomas and have him come off the bench for the last couple of months, but play him at least 30 to 35 minutes.

Then Stevens can pull who isn't having a good game between Smart and AB, and not mess up the locker room the last couple of months. And then next year it could be a whole new ball game.

This could help AB's value go up and use him in a move on draft night to help move up a couple spots. His contract will start looking nice with the new Cap.

But if We are close to playoffs and Thomas is playing better than either Smart or AB by quite a bit, then he should get moved into the starting line up, but with Sully out, and KO nowhere's near ready to play, playoffs may be out of reach.
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Re: Starting Lineup Q's and KO return
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2015, 02:39:16 PM »

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Thomas is a perfect 6th man of the year candidate. I'd sell him hard on that idea (along with the high minutes that go along with such a role), and make sure he is in the game when it matters. That shouldn't be hard given that he's our best end-of-game offensive option anyway.

I don't see any compelling reason for him to start.

As far as KO I'd keep him coming off the bench too. He can play more of a point forward role anyway with IT and Young in the backcourt.

In other words, we go with the Zeller/Bass/ET/AB/MS lineup for the remainder.
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2015, 02:47:26 PM »

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I had come off the tank train for a while and joined the "go for playoffs" train.  Now, with Sully gone for the year and a couple of decent bench guys traded, I've disembarked and rejoined the tank train.  It's not as much fun but, unlike the green line, it's likely to get to its destination. 

Give KO an X-Box and tell him to stay off his ankle for the rest of the year.  Don't make IT join us on the west coast swing.  Let him go east and start getting adjusted to the time zone. 

I don't care whether IT or AB starts, but I want Smart in there.   He's the eventual 2, anyway.

Mike
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2015, 03:17:53 PM »

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I think you see Olynyk start once he returns and Thomas come off the bench. Thomas is still going to play 30+ minutes even off the bench.

Zeller/Bass
Olynyk/Jerebko
Turner/Crowder
Bradley/Young
Smart/Thomas
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Re: Starting Lineup Q's and KO return
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2015, 03:38:23 PM »

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This must have been one of the worst sprained ankles in the history of sprained ankles. 
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2015, 03:55:15 PM »

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Quote from: danglertx on February 22, 2015, 03:38:23 PM
This must have been one of the worst sprained ankles in the history of sprained ankles.
no point in taking chances. olly needs to rest up, recover, get ready to return...then maybe rest, up recover, and get ready to return. after that, he can rest, recover, and then be all ready to return....assuming the season wasnt over by then.  ;D
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Re: Starting Lineup Q's and KO return
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2015, 04:08:21 PM »

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Quote from: danglertx on February 22, 2015, 03:38:23 PM
This must have been one of the worst sprained ankles in the history of sprained ankles.

From my experience sprained ankles are nagging type injuries. Unless they are really bad you can usually come back within 2 weeks but your ankle won't get back to 100% for a couple weeks. Which is really annoying and makes it hard to play aggressive which is something KO already struggles with. Mi figure the celtics would rather just sit him out until he's completely ready to go rather than risk sending him out early and maybe damaging confidence/ developing bad habits. Now if he was on the thunder or something like that I suspect he would have been back out there yesterday.
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2015, 04:41:26 PM »

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I think the Smart-Bradley pairing is a solid starting backcourt. Their defense is excellent for starting games; placing enough defensive pressure to create turnovers and not let the opposing offense get comfortable is great early in the game, but it's not sustainable. For that reason, I would continue using the Smart-Bradley pairing to start, but I would sub Thomas in for AB at the first sign of fatigue (about 6-8 minutes in), unless AB's shot is falling, in which case it'd be for Smart. If it wasn't for how good I think the blitzing of opposing backcourts is, I would have definitely considered starting a Thomas-Bradley backcourt.

I can see Olynyk stepping up, but the jury is on his ability to stay on the court. His lack of speed causes him to be too slow for PF's and his strength not enough for Centers on-ball and too slow to rotate off-ball causing him to constantly be out of position and foul to the point he averages 5.3 fouls per 36! He's going to have to be a very good offensive player to be worth having him on the court with his defense.
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« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2015, 05:24:32 PM »

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Quote from: hwangjini_1 on February 22, 2015, 03:55:15 PM
Quote from: danglertx on February 22, 2015, 03:38:23 PM
This must have been one of the worst sprained ankles in the history of sprained ankles.
no point in taking chances. olly needs to rest up, recover, get ready to return...then maybe rest, up recover, and get ready to return. after that, he can rest, recover, and then be all ready to return....assuming the season wasnt over by then.  ;D

Sprains tend to be worse than breaks. Plus big men may take longer for the amount of weight they have to put on it. I agree, no point in rushing it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2015, 06:27:57 PM »

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Quote from: danglertx on February 22, 2015, 03:38:23 PM
This must have been one of the worst sprained ankles in the history of sprained ankles.

Sprains are worse than breaks. One sprain and your ankle has the potential to never be the same ever again. A sprained ankle can nag and nag and linger and linger for weeks, months, and ever years.
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« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2015, 07:20:56 PM »

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Thomas may be best coming off the bench. Considering we need to develop Smart. It will be nice to have a spark off the bench.

As for Kelly, let him heal properly, because all eyes will be on him to see just what his game actually is.
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« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2015, 07:27:15 PM »

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Go small

Thomas. Pressey (Some Smart)
Bradley. Turner
Smart. Young. (Some Crowder)
Bass. Crowder. (Some Jerebko)
Zeller.  Randolph. (Work in Olynyk)

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« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2015, 07:41:56 PM »

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Quote from: jay on February 22, 2015, 07:27:15 PM
Go small

Thomas. Pressey (Some Smart)
Bradley. Turner
Smart. Young. (Some Crowder)
Bass. Crowder. (Some Jerebko)
Zeller.  Randolph. (Work in Olynyk)

you want small ball? here it is...

thomas
pressey
bradley
smart
crowder

now THAT is going small!  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2015, 07:47:19 PM »

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I don't get the fascination with Crowder, I bet Jerebko can outplay him.
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