Is Jae Crowder a starting small forward?

[Monkhouse]

Many people believed that Crowder would either take the first leap to becoming a poor man's Demarre Caroll, or at least be a serviceable starting SF.

I disagreed, considering his lack of a 3 pt shot, and I still stand by that sentiment, but hopefully he at least outlives my expectations. 25% 3pt on 3.5 3PA is pretty darn bad, but at least Crowder is wrecking havoc on the defensive end.

Do you guys still believe he's our starting SF, or are we simply waiting for the draft to come in to choose our future stud?

If we brought in an Allstar like Cousins for example, through a trade of our lottery pick, would you be content with Crowder as our starting SF?

[fairweatherfan]

He starts at small forward, therefore he's a starting small forward. 

However, I'd prefer him as our first wing off the bench.  But that doesn't say much in the scope of the team because I'd prefer just about all of our players to be our first or second X off the bench.

[Monkhouse]

He starts at small forward, therefore he's a starting small forward. 

However, I'd prefer him as our first wing off the bench.  But that doesn't say much in the scope of the team because I'd prefer just about all of our players to be our first or second X off the bench.

He starts at SF; honestly by default, considering the fact Turner isn't a SF either, more of a combo guard.

Who do you think Ainge is targeting in the draft, or free agency?

[fairweatherfan]

He starts at small forward, therefore he's a starting small forward. 

However, I'd prefer him as our first wing off the bench.  But that doesn't say much in the scope of the team because I'd prefer just about all of our players to be our first or second X off the bench.

He starts at SF; honestly by default, considering the fact Turner isn't a SF either, more of a combo guard.

Who do you think Ainge is targeting in the draft, or free agency?

Don't know enough to speculate on specific players, but our top need is clearly a superstar, and we'd probably take one at any position.  Beyond that I'd imagine we're looking to upgrade at the wing and center first and foremost.  We need a shooter too but that seems to be why we drafted Young and Hunter.

[Endless Paradise]

Depends entirely on the roster. Andre Roberson's only worth starting in OKC, for example, because he's surrounded by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Serge Ibaka, for good measure. On virtually almost any other team? He'd be a bench player.

[Evantime34]

I think he would be better coming off the bench, but could be a starting caliber 3 if we upgrade at other positions.

For example if we can get more scoring out of the 4 and 5 it becomes less necessary to upgrade at the 3.

[Who]

If he can improve his shot, he is a starting caliber SF.
If not, he is not.

[kozlodoev]

Many people believed that Crowder would either take the first leap to becoming a poor man's Demarre Caroll, or at least be a serviceable starting SF.

More like poor man's Trevor Ariza. He'll be just fine, just don't ask him (or let him, looking at you, Brad S!) do too much.

[SHAQATTACK]

He brings a lot of small good things to the team.....like work ethic,  courage ,  team first ,  doesn't mind the dirty work and likes to,play defense .   He is fearless , and tries to guard his man no matter how under skilled he is in the matchup .   Attacks the paint .

Compare all of the above to a diva ....scorer first ....they usually don't give ANY OF THE ABOVE . JUST SCORE and let everybody else do the dirty work.

Every team needs a Jae Crowder on their team.....enforcer .....tuff guy with football background , enjoys the contact and in your face .......KG moments....LOL

I luv Crowder , AB , and Smart on the floor play n defense.

[Tr1boy]

Crowder is strictly an off the bench sf.

[td450]

Ainge just voted with the team's checkbook, and that tells us he's a borderline starter/valuable reserve. That sounds about right to me. He is still young enough to expect he should improve a bit more too.

[Monkhouse]

Ainge just voted with the team's checkbook, and that tells us he's a borderline starter/valuable reserve. That sounds about right to me. He is still young enough to expect he should improve a bit more too.

I agree too, but I don't know if he would start on most contending teams. Crowder is a player that reminds me eerily of Caroll, except Caroll is a better help defender, and better passer on kick outs.

[Moranis]

Ainge just voted with the team's checkbook, and that tells us he's a borderline starter/valuable reserve. That sounds about right to me. He is still young enough to expect he should improve a bit more too.

The checkbook says bench player.

[mctyson]

Many people believed that Crowder would either take the first leap to becoming a poor man's Demarre Caroll, or at least be a serviceable starting SF.

I disagreed, considering his lack of a 3 pt shot, and I still stand by that sentiment, but hopefully he at least outlives my expectations. 25% 3pt on 3.5 3PA is pretty darn bad, but at least Crowder is wrecking havoc on the defensive end.

Do you guys still believe he's our starting SF, or are we simply waiting for the draft to come in to choose our future stud?

Crowder is probably one of the best wing defenders in the league.  He can defend smaller guards because of this athleticism, and bigger forwards because of his strength.  This by definition makes him a starting SF:  you want that defense on the court against the teams' best units.

Not all starting NBA players have to be great or even good offensively. 

[Tr1boy]

Many people believed that Crowder would either take the first leap to becoming a poor man's Demarre Caroll, or at least be a serviceable starting SF.

I disagreed, considering his lack of a 3 pt shot, and I still stand by that sentiment, but hopefully he at least outlives my expectations. 25% 3pt on 3.5 3PA is pretty darn bad, but at least Crowder is wrecking havoc on the defensive end.

Do you guys still believe he's our starting SF, or are we simply waiting for the draft to come in to choose our future stud?

Crowder is probably one of the best wing defenders in the league.  He can defend smaller guards because of this athleticism, and bigger forwards because of his strength.  This by definition makes him a starting SF:  you want that defense on the court against the teams' best units.

Not all starting NBA players have to be great or even good offensively.

He is not all team level good.  Versatile and provides 24/7 effort

But he is no leonard