I want everyone to know that positions filled by nomenclatures such as sf or sg are not covering situational needs. Match ups will dictate our needs. We know that Eddie House could not defend Stucky or an unhealthy Billups(remember he was injured) he also had problems breaking any press. I wondered by Allen did not bring the ball up. It was their matchups...Hamilton could not play D covered PP early. Allen had Prince. They had to switch and Allen came around late in the series and PP was not bothered as much by Prince. Garnett did not play inside, which allowed are bench to profit from cheating defenders.
The same thing will happen next year. Will we have intelligent defenders to slow Detroits guard orientated O. How bout Cleveland. We gave Delonte oppurtunities to score because well, hes Delonte. Havingg taller atheletic wings to defend will help. TA sad to say does not have the BB IQ to warrant more playing. He can score and defend but he does not think. Posey's IQ was so apparent and so was PJ's and Cassels. Teach these kids what a soft foul is, teach them that fouling to slow down momentum and the game is part of maturing. Nothing wrong with the"im going to grab your arm to prevent an easy bucket when your team is not over the limit".
The holes In the C's game were:
1. A scorer or 2nd option for green team, A player that can create his own shot, without becoming a liability on the floor. Things definitly slowed while 2 of the 3 were out. Not a one demensional 1/1 as/to rate or a defensive liability included. House played team D well, but he could not cover guards that were taller that could create their own shot. He certainly cannot create his own. Finley, and what an awesome teacher for Giddens. Rush would be next on my list.
2. We needed a Tall long big man. PJ fit the bill but his age did show. he had trouble with legit Centers. His experience helped. OB is the solution. He's big tall, mobile and had 6 fouls to give. Ten to fifteen is all we need. Void filled
3.A floor leader, when Rondo is out. This can be filled by a wing. I don't like the ball in PP or R Allens hands. They both move so well without the ball in their hands, that the O is almost stagnant when they are called on to make those decisions. This is not to say anything negative about them in anyway. On D, its easier to watch scorers when the ball is in their hands versus trying to cover screens awy from the ball ect...JR Giddens could be this guy. I looked at D West att ST. Joes and noticed the same/similar numbers as Gidz. Low turnover, high assist, high fg and ft% yet neither were point guards. Hes much better on D to boot. Btw Marbury was no slouch in Phoenix. Hes definitly a shoot first guy, but he has no issue passing the ball. If he could realize the potential of a successful stint in Boston could do for his career. Sam I am would fit the bill if he and Doc are cool.
4. Atletic high energy forward that can attack the basket grab boards and defend. This does position does not need to be a 3point or mid range threat as Posey was. He needs to be able to play 3 and 4's on D. Attacking the O boards will keep his defender busy. Walker could be this guy. He's a high flyer but, he never stood out as a Maxiell type. I would rather a 6' 8" plus guy but mobility and the ability to cover the James and Bryants are vital. Finley while not as athletic as he used to be could allow the youngsters in.
Topic: Celtics Depth Chart: Fill In the Gaping Holes (Read 20746 times)