CB Draft '09 Mock Press Conference: Atlantic Divison

[JSD]

Boston, with the weakest front court in the Atlantic, how are you going to match up against the bigger and more talented teams when the pace slows down?  

Actually, I think my team has one of the better front court's in the league. This team can bang with anyone, they're active and can score. What more do you need when you have Dwayne Wade?

How do you play your best to scorers together when they are both best as SGs?

 

Barbosa plays both guard positions effectively. That aside I love them both on the floor together because of Barbosa's ability to stretch the floor with his shooting.

And with Nene's injury history, do you really feel comfortable only having "an energy" guy to fill in?

Every NBA player has an "injury history" he is 100% and ready to go. In my mind if a team in this league has a fill-in thats as good as a starter he probably is unhappy on the bench.

[JSD]

1.) Discuss for me why you think a player with his history will be able to thrive in an offense where the man playing SG will be dominating the ball. Do you expect chemistry problems because of this?

He came onto the Magic,  played in an offense run through Turk and helped that team win the east. I think he can do the same for my team.


2

.) Chris Anderson is an addict. As the people of Boston know full well with the Vinny Baker history here, addicts can have relapses when given a boatload of cash. Do you believe that you have enough big man help off the bench if he tests positive or has a bad relapse, which has to be a worry?

 Jarred Jefferies is a lanky defender that could pick up some minutes. Sure, losing Anderson would hurt but based on the last couple of years I'm fairly confident he'll be there.

"Last couple of years"
32 GP
5 GP
71 GP

Based on the last couple years of him being clean...

[JSD]

Alright guys, I'll answer more questions when I can.

[Rondo2287]

1.) Discuss for me why you think a player with his history will be able to thrive in an offense where the man playing SG will be dominating the ball. Do you expect chemistry problems because of this?

He came onto the Magic,  played in an offense run through Turk and helped that team win the east. I think he can do the same for my team.


2

.) Chris Anderson is an addict. As the people of Boston know full well with the Vinny Baker history here, addicts can have relapses when given a boatload of cash. Do you believe that you have enough big man help off the bench if he tests positive or has a bad relapse, which has to be a worry?

 Jarred Jefferies is a lanky defender that could pick up some minutes. Sure, losing Anderson would hurt but based on the last couple of years I'm fairly confident he'll be there.

"Last couple of years"
32 GP
5 GP
71 GP

Based on the last couple years of him being clean...

not what you said....... And how do we know that hes clean? Granted I dont know enough about his history to make a determination but other people seem to think its an issue

[RebusRankin]

Toronto, are you worried about injuries? KG is coming off a serious injury and Big Z and Camby have been very injury prone in their careers?

[wdleehi]

Boston, with the weakest front court in the Atlantic, how are you going to match up against the bigger and more talented teams when the pace slows down?  

Actually, I think my team has one of the better front court's in the league. This team can bang with anyone, they're active and can score. What more do you need when you have Dwayne Wade?

How do you play your best to scorers together when they are both best as SGs?

 

Barbosa plays both guard positions effectively. That aside I love them both on the floor together because of Barbosa's ability to stretch the floor with his shooting.

And with Nene's injury history, do you really feel comfortable only having "an energy" guy to fill in?

Every NBA player has an "injury history" he is 100% and ready to go. In my mind if a team in this league has a fill-in thats as good as a starter he probably is unhappy on the bench.

That one year out of Nene's whole career.  We aren't talking about a guy that was just injured last year.  

[Rondo2287]

Toronto, are you worried about injuries? KG is coming off a serious injury and Big Z and Camby have been very injury prone in their careers?

They all have injury issues sure, but
(Starting most recent seasons)
Camby recent seasons GP: 62,79,70,56,66,72     Thats not bad
Big Z Recent seasons GP: 65,73,78,78,78,81,81
Garnett Recent Seasons GP: 57,71,76,76,82,82,82

I think Garnett is the most serious injury risk because he is coming off the injury, but so far all reports are very strong on him.  

[KCattheStripe]

To Philadelphia, same question I asked Toronto. While brewer is a good defender and coming into his own as a offensive player, he is far from the dominant type 2 guard that championship teams over the last decade have all had playing the SG position. How do you propose to overcome such a deficiency?

I disagree with this contention entirely. Was Ray Allen Dominant in 2008? When i think dominant, I think Kobe and Michael. Ray was very good, but he didn't dominate the series. Also, Manu wasn't dominant in 2003. Neither was Rip Hamilton in 2004.

[johnnyrondo]

Question to all Atlantic teams: I assume no one will sub out their starting 5 all at once, so my question is "What will be your sub patterns?"

[Rondo2287]

I plan on having Big Z come in off the bench as 6th man,
He will replace either KG or Camby, probably dependent on Foul trouble.  If he goes in for KG, Camby slides to PF

Next Finley will replace either Artest or Garcia.  Then when one of those players comes back into the game, the other will exit and Finley can slide over, or Bellinelli can come in. 

Warrick Will come in to rest KG and can see some Minutes at the SF if our opposing team goes big. 

Barea will come in whenever it seems Miller needs a break or is in foul trouble

Hopefully that answers your question JR

[nickagneta]

To Philadelphia, same question I asked Toronto. While brewer is a good defender and coming into his own as a offensive player, he is far from the dominant type 2 guard that championship teams over the last decade have all had playing the SG position. How do you propose to overcome such a deficiency?

I disagree with this contention entirely. Was Ray Allen Dominant in 2008? When i think dominant, I think Kobe and Michael. Ray was very good, but he didn't dominate the series. Also, Manu wasn't dominant in 2003. Neither was Rip Hamilton in 2004.

I love it!

The guys trying to debunk my theory are teams starting Ronnie Brewer, Rudy Fernandez, Francisco Garcia, and a just coming off major injury Michael Redd.

In 2008 Ray Allen was still a dominant player playing excellent defense and shooting .45/.40/.90. He didn't put up dominating numbers because he didn't need to, sacrificing his game for the great good. He was an All-Star that year and it was not a coincidence that the Celtics started cruising in the playoffs at the same time that Ray Allen came out of his slump.

In 2004 Rip Hamilton was one of the better defensive SGs in the league on the best defensive team in the league that year and averaged 22PPG 4 RPG and 4APG throughout the playoffs.

In 2003 Manu wasn't dominant. But the tandem of Manu and Stephen Jackson was as they both played great at the end of that season and gave the Spurs a dominant 1-2 punch at the 2 position for the Spurs, many Spurs say that without Jackson, the Spurs don't win it all that year. It is also no coincidence that both Manu and Jackson had huge breakout years the very next year.

Technically, in 2003 you are probably right. But if Roy gets a dominant 1-2 punch at the SG position with Manu and Redd in Portland, it will be the reason he wins it all.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

To everyone in the Atlantic, who do you see as your biggest challenge in the East outside of the division? Chicago, Orlando, Detroit?

[Rondo2287]

To Philadelphia, same question I asked Toronto. While brewer is a good defender and coming into his own as a offensive player, he is far from the dominant type 2 guard that championship teams over the last decade have all had playing the SG position. How do you propose to overcome such a deficiency?

I disagree with this contention entirely. Was Ray Allen Dominant in 2008? When i think dominant, I think Kobe and Michael. Ray was very good, but he didn't dominate the series. Also, Manu wasn't dominant in 2003. Neither was Rip Hamilton in 2004.

I love it!

The guys trying to debunk my theory are teams starting Ronnie Brewer, Rudy Fernandez, Francisco Garcia, and a just coming off major injury Michael Redd.

In 2008 Ray Allen was still a dominant player playing excellent defense and shooting .45/.40/.90. He didn't put up dominating numbers because he didn't need to, sacrificing his game for the great good. He was an All-Star that year and it was not a coincidence that the Celtics started cruising in the playoffs at the same time that Ray Allen came out of his slump.

In 2004 Rip Hamilton was one of the better defensive SGs in the league on the best defensive team in the league that year and averaged 22PPG 4 RPG and 4APG throughout the playoffs.

In 2003 Manu wasn't dominant. But the tandem of Manu and Stephen Jackson was as they both played great at the end of that season and gave the Spurs a dominant 1-2 punch at the 2 position for the Spurs, many Spurs say that without Jackson, the Spurs don't win it all that year. It is also no coincidence that both Manu and Jackson had huge breakout years the very next year.

Technically, in 2003 you are probably right. But if Roy gets a dominant 1-2 punch at the SG position with Manu and Redd in Portland, it will be the reason he wins it all.

If you are looking for a dominant Shooting Guard, Stephen Jackson isnt walking through that door

[crownsy]

To Philadelphia, same question I asked Toronto. While brewer is a good defender and coming into his own as a offensive player, he is far from the dominant type 2 guard that championship teams over the last decade have all had playing the SG position. How do you propose to overcome such a deficiency?

I disagree with this contention entirely. Was Ray Allen Dominant in 2008? When i think dominant, I think Kobe and Michael. Ray was very good, but he didn't dominate the series. Also, Manu wasn't dominant in 2003. Neither was Rip Hamilton in 2004.

I love it!

The guys trying to debunk my theory are teams starting Ronnie Brewer, Rudy Fernandez, Francisco Garcia, and a just coming off major injury Michael Redd.

In 2008 Ray Allen was still a dominant player playing excellent defense and shooting .45/.40/.90. He didn't put up dominating numbers because he didn't need to, sacrificing his game for the great good. He was an All-Star that year and it was not a coincidence that the Celtics started cruising in the playoffs at the same time that Ray Allen came out of his slump.

In 2004 Rip Hamilton was one of the better defensive SGs in the league on the best defensive team in the league that year and averaged 22PPG 4 RPG and 4APG throughout the playoffs.

In 2003 Manu wasn't dominant. But the tandem of Manu and Stephen Jackson was as they both played great at the end of that season and gave the Spurs a dominant 1-2 punch at the 2 position for the Spurs, many Spurs say that without Jackson, the Spurs don't win it all that year. It is also no coincidence that both Manu and Jackson had huge breakout years the very next year.

Technically, in 2003 you are probably right. But if Roy gets a dominant 1-2 punch at the SG position with Manu and Redd in Portland, it will be the reason he wins it all.

ehhh...i dunno about ray being excellent defensively. He's ok...but he is still over matched by alot of the bigger 2's.

I dont think it matters where you have the dominate players on your team, personally, as long as you have at least 3, and one of them is a big man, preferably the best of the three.

[Rondo2287]

To everyone in the Atlantic, who do you see as your biggest challenge in the East outside of the division? Chicago, Orlando, Detroit?

Orlando, to win the east you gotta go through lebron, plain and simple, but Detroit you are definitly above Chitown