CB Draft '09 Mock Press Conference: Atlantic Divison

[Rondo2287]

I may regret saying this, but things would defnitly be alot more interesting if Boston were here

[Roy Hobbs]

I may regret saying this, but things would defnitly be alot more interesting if Boston were here

Yep.  You guys are being too nice to each other. 

[Kwhit10]

And really, Artest shot 40 percent from the field this year, Carmello Shot 44% except for when Artest was covering him of course when he shot 38%

The year before he shot 57% against Artest.

Also his 3pFG% went up to 45% against Artest.

[wdleehi]

I may regret saying this, but things would defnitly be alot more interesting if Boston were here

Yep.  You guys are being too nice to each other. 

Everyone is being nice.  Very few GMs (or any other poster interested) are asking questions.

[Rondo2287]

And really, Artest shot 40 percent from the field this year, Carmello Shot 44% except for when Artest was covering him of course when he shot 38%

The year before he shot 57% against Artest.

Also his 3pFG% went up to 45% against Artest.

Exactly which shows that with a good defensive team around him which is what he had in Houston and which he has in Toronto he can shut players down.  Thank you for providing an example of how much more effective Artest is with good defenders around him

[Kwhit10]

Maybe change the thread title to (ALL CB is welcome)

[Rondo2287]

Anybody have an idea whether or not Boston or New Jersey is going to show up?

[wdleehi]

Anybody have an idea whether or not Boston or New Jersey is going to show up?

Based on previous years with those GMs, yes.

[Kwhit10]

And really, Artest shot 40 percent from the field this year, Carmello Shot 44% except for when Artest was covering him of course when he shot 38%

The year before he shot 57% against Artest.

Also his 3pFG% went up to 45% against Artest.

Exactly which shows that with a good defensive team around him which is what he had in Houston and which he has in Toronto he can shut players down.  Thank you for providing an example of how much more effective Artest is with good defenders around him

With Artest as one of your leaders I think you'll see how a lot of bad decisions will be made.  We plan on running against you a lot, so I hope KG and Camby can keep up.

[Rondo2287]

Haha Bynum isnt exactly the swiftest person on the court, and I have seen KG run the court better than most big men in the league so I would say yes we can keep up,

[wdleehi]

And really, Artest shot 40 percent from the field this year, Carmello Shot 44% except for when Artest was covering him of course when he shot 38%

The year before he shot 57% against Artest.

Also his 3pFG% went up to 45% against Artest.

Exactly which shows that with a good defensive team around him which is what he had in Houston and which he has in Toronto he can shut players down.  Thank you for providing an example of how much more effective Artest is with good defenders around him

With Artest as one of your leaders I think you'll see how a lot of bad decisions will be made.  We plan on running against you a lot, so I hope KG and Camby can keep up.

You don't think KG and Camby can keep up with Bynum and Okafor?  


I would think you would want to slow it down and use your size to post up and lean on those older, leaner legs as much as possible.

[Kwhit10]

Haha Bynum isnt exactly the swiftest person on the court, and I have seen KG run the court better than most big men in the league so I would say yes we can keep up,

Also check out KGs stats against Charlotte...

Okafor - 11.3ppg, 11rpg, 60%FG, 2blks, abotu what he averages
KG against Charlotte: 12ppg, 8rpg, 36%FG...That's in 40minutes too.

[Kwhit10]

And really, Artest shot 40 percent from the field this year, Carmello Shot 44% except for when Artest was covering him of course when he shot 38%

The year before he shot 57% against Artest.

Also his 3pFG% went up to 45% against Artest.

Exactly which shows that with a good defensive team around him which is what he had in Houston and which he has in Toronto he can shut players down.  Thank you for providing an example of how much more effective Artest is with good defenders around him

With Artest as one of your leaders I think you'll see how a lot of bad decisions will be made.  We plan on running against you a lot, so I hope KG and Camby can keep up.

You don't think KG and Camby can keep up with Bynum and Okafor?  


I would think you would want to slow it down and use your size to post up and lean on those older, leaner legs as much as possible.

If we were running I don't think I'd use both Okafor and Bynum.  Of course I will be posting up a lot but I feel putting in Balkman at the 4 we will be able to go to a much quicker pace.

[Rondo2287]

And I think in the case of Philly I think having Big Z off the bench to give Camby a rest from covering the bigger Bynum.  And then when Bynum needs to rest we will have a sever advantage regardless of who is on the court, Z or Camby

[Rondo2287]

Haha Bynum isnt exactly the swiftest person on the court, and I have seen KG run the court better than most big men in the league so I would say yes we can keep up,

Also check out KGs stats against Charlotte...

Okafor - 11.3ppg, 11rpg, 60%FG, 2blks, abotu what he averages
KG against Charlotte: 12ppg, 8rpg, 36%FG...That's in 40minutes too.

Wasnt okafor playing the 5 in those games? It wouldent make sense for Okafor to be matched up on KG.  And if you plan on matching him up on KG in our game I say go for, KG draws one of your best shot blockers away from the basket, Faces him up and abuses him