Hey Nick, actually I'm not easily offended. However, I don't like it when, if people disagree with you, they simply put up some dismissive comment about your post rather than providing a constructive counter argument as you just have.
If someone puts up some dismissive, sarcastic comment ( which is an insult) rather than some logical counter argument, they derserve the same insult back, which is what they got.
Anyway, regarding your post, I agree re the 1st and 3rd quarters. That's exactly my point though, being able to insert a Posey, Powe or Baby into the lineup to infuse some energy, a different look is helpful. Rasheed, House, Marquis and Sheldon are all nice. But none if them play with the grit, emotion or intense physical energy that Posey, Powe or Baby play with. It's the energy, the emotion that we're lacking from the bench. That's what I thought Powe and Baby did so well..and Posey when he was here. I don't see that guy on our bench right now. I see good players but not that guy with the emotional energy.
I really like what Shelden has brought, I think he's a great addition. However, like with Posey, I think for Powe ( and Baby to a lesser extent) it's not just the numbers. Powe, Posey and baby they also get you juiced with the fire they play with, it'a a personality thing. It's like the difference between KG and Pierce. You love both but KG is the one who gets you amped, gets the crowd all fired up with his emotions.
I think really good second units also have a similar guy like KG ( on a second team level) that do the same thing. They can stand on their own, will go nose to nose with anyone on the other team. They act like a starter mentally, they just have second team talent. They're aggressors. That's Powe, Posey, baby...They pick the team up.
I agree with you that there are larger issues going on. I think they've taken the attitude that they can show up and win, that's a major problem. They need to work, hard. If they do, they will be dominant, if they keep mailing it in we'll get more of what we've been seeing.
I also think they need more time to figure out Marquis and Wallace playing with the starters.
I understand Leon is injured, I am not saying I think he would help us as is. I am saying what he was, what he brought, is now lacking and some youthful legs and energy might be the difference between us being 16-1 rather than 13-4 or whatever we are.
We can agree to disagree re TA. I know amny hate the guy. I wouldn't care much if he was traded but while he's here, he'a another young, energetic and physical player on D. I'd use him a little when we're getting toasted by speed on the wings.
Some extra young legs would be a great addition to this vet team.