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still no backup PG
« on: January 19, 2012, 09:23:01 AM »

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someone mentioned this already but I thought it was a good topic

how is it possible that we STILL don't have a legit backup PG on the roster?  when was the last one we had?  Cassell?

Doc let us know that Dooling was better as a SG, same with Avery, and Moore is now the defacto PG? sharing the duties with Avery?

just seems like Danny could have found someone late in the 2nd round at some point that would have served as a decent backup option in the last 3-4 years, but oh well
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Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2012, 09:26:43 AM »

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Wasn't it Delonte last year? Who is now tearing it up in Dallas just to remind everyone.

Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2012, 09:29:53 AM »

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and Delonte and Nate are playing so poorly :-\

Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2012, 09:30:23 AM »

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I might get "STONED" for saying this , but we are better off without Dooling. Frankly he sucks and doesn't even have the excuse of being a rookie, I'm scared silly every time he touchs the ball, High dribble style is is going to get his pocket picked. I'would rather see Moore and AB deveolop.  I see huge strides in their work compared to Dooling who shouldn't be in the NBA.
I feel better now I got this anti Dooling thing off my chest., been bothering me a long time.... D West was good backup IMO...oH well :-X


Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2012, 09:35:02 AM »

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Andre Miller is not happy in Denver.

There was talk of him being dealt to the Fakers.

Not only would he be a phenomenal backup to Rondo, but we could also give him minutes at the 2 to backup Ray. (His big complaint in Denver is minutes). He also would be great Rondo insurance in case something like the Kleiza takedown puts RR out for an extended period.

 His midrange/short jumper is money both off the dribble and coming off picks. Not great at the 3 ball,though. Tough, wily veteran who still plays good D, even at his age. Could give us 25-30 minutes at the 1/2.

Tough to match his $$ though in a trade.

Any ideas?

 

Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2012, 09:45:22 AM »

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Miller...good Idea! would be great to have along side Bass and Pie. Those three would finally give us an  2nd team that could hold its own and take big minutes from the three old guys. Throw in Steim and AB/Moore and thats a decent bench of 5 .

Just not sure how you get him either.  :-\


Maybe we could fleece em and trade off Dooling ?

Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2012, 09:47:27 AM »

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Andre Miller is not happy in Denver.

There was talk of him being dealt to the Fakers.

Not only would he be a phenomenal backup to Rondo, but we could also give him minutes at the 2 to backup Ray. (His big complaint in Denver is minutes). He also would be great Rondo insurance in case something like the Kleiza takedown puts RR out for an extended period.

 His midrange/short jumper is money both off the dribble and coming off picks. Not great at the 3 ball,though. Tough, wily veteran who still plays good D, even at his age. Could give us 25-30 minutes at the 1/2.

Tough to match his $$ though in a trade.

Any ideas?

 
If he's not happy in Denver, how is he going to be happy in virtually the same position in Boston?
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Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2012, 09:48:34 AM »

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I might get "STONED" for saying this , but we are better off without Dooling. Frankly he sucks and doesn't even have the excuse of being a rookie, I'm scared silly every time he touchs the ball, High dribble style is is going to get his pocket picked. I'would rather see Moore and AB deveolop.  I see huge strides in their work compared to Dooling who shouldn't be in the NBA.
I feel better now I got this anti Dooling thing off my chest., been bothering me a long time.... D West was good backup IMO...oH well :-X



Doolings career numbers suck he was not always playing on very good teams either. I am tired of people saying that Marshon Brooks is no good because he plays on the Nets. Nate Robinson and Delonte are both playing good ball right now. Von Wafer even! Any of these guys are better than Dooling.

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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2012, 09:57:10 AM »

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Andre Miller is not happy in Denver.

There was talk of him being dealt to the Fakers.

Not only would he be a phenomenal backup to Rondo, but we could also give him minutes at the 2 to backup Ray. (His big complaint in Denver is minutes). He also would be great Rondo insurance in case something like the Kleiza takedown puts RR out for an extended period.

 His midrange/short jumper is money both off the dribble and coming off picks. Not great at the 3 ball,though. Tough, wily veteran who still plays good D, even at his age. Could give us 25-30 minutes at the 1/2.

Tough to match his $$ though in a trade.

Any ideas?

 
If he's not happy in Denver, how is he going to be happy in virtually the same position in Boston?


By getting 8-10 minutes behind Rondo and 15-20 behind Ray.

Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2012, 10:06:31 AM »

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Andre Miller is not happy in Denver.

There was talk of him being dealt to the Fakers.

Not only would he be a phenomenal backup to Rondo, but we could also give him minutes at the 2 to backup Ray. (His big complaint in Denver is minutes). He also would be great Rondo insurance in case something like the Kleiza takedown puts RR out for an extended period.

 His midrange/short jumper is money both off the dribble and coming off picks. Not great at the 3 ball,though. Tough, wily veteran who still plays good D, even at his age. Could give us 25-30 minutes at the 1/2.

Tough to match his $$ though in a trade.

Any ideas?

 
If he's not happy in Denver, how is he going to be happy in virtually the same position in Boston?


By getting 8-10 minutes behind Rondo and 15-20 behind Ray.

That would probably be less minutes than he gets now. Especially since Pietrus also backs up Ray.

Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2012, 10:08:50 AM »

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Andre Miller is not happy in Denver.

There was talk of him being dealt to the Fakers.

Not only would he be a phenomenal backup to Rondo, but we could also give him minutes at the 2 to backup Ray. (His big complaint in Denver is minutes). He also would be great Rondo insurance in case something like the Kleiza takedown puts RR out for an extended period.

 His midrange/short jumper is money both off the dribble and coming off picks. Not great at the 3 ball,though. Tough, wily veteran who still plays good D, even at his age. Could give us 25-30 minutes at the 1/2.

Tough to match his $$ though in a trade.

Any ideas?

 
If he's not happy in Denver, how is he going to be happy in virtually the same position in Boston?


By getting 8-10 minutes behind Rondo and 15-20 behind Ray.
He does _exactly_ the same thing in Denver and plays 28 minutes per contest. He hasn't complained about minutes, he simply said that he doesn't plan to come back to Denver next season, because he wants to start. Not happening in Boston.
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« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2012, 10:13:47 AM »

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As sad as it is, Daniels is our best back-up point guard at this time.  At least it gives him a use on this roster, though

Re: still no backup PG
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2012, 10:36:42 AM »

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Andre Miller is not happy in Denver.

There was talk of him being dealt to the Fakers.

Not only would he be a phenomenal backup to Rondo, but we could also give him minutes at the 2 to backup Ray. (His big complaint in Denver is minutes). He also would be great Rondo insurance in case something like the Kleiza takedown puts RR out for an extended period.

 His midrange/short jumper is money both off the dribble and coming off picks. Not great at the 3 ball,though. Tough, wily veteran who still plays good D, even at his age. Could give us 25-30 minutes at the 1/2.

Tough to match his $$ though in a trade.

Any ideas?

 
If he's not happy in Denver, how is he going to be happy in virtually the same position in Boston?


By getting 8-10 minutes behind Rondo and 15-20 behind Ray.
He does _exactly_ the same thing in Denver and plays 28 minutes per contest. He hasn't complained about minutes, he simply said that he doesn't plan to come back to Denver next season, because he wants to start. Not happening in Boston.

Koz, your right about the minutes, but even though he hasn't complained, he's not happy there. http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/01/11/12/Denvers-Andre-Miller-not-thrilled-with-r/landing.html?blockID=644414&feedID=10140

I think that backing up RR and Ray and playing with this veteran group might be more palatable to him than backing up Ty Lawson. Could be wrong, though, but would love to have him and his toughness here.

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Danny Ainge should make a call to Joe Dumars and see what the asking price is for Will Bynum.

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« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2012, 10:41:51 AM »

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Danny Ainge should make a call to Joe Dumars and see what the asking price is for Will Bynum.
Yeah Bynum would be great as a backup to Rondo.

Sadly I fully expect Dumars to ask for Rondo in return, based on how he's valued his players in the past.