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Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:26 pm
Posted by Gtothemoney
Da North Shore
Member since Sep 2012
17715 posts
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:26 pm
I've been back and forth with Aminu. There are games that I don't understand why he's in the league, but other times thinking to myself, "this dude ain't that bad". Yes, his shot needs work. Some shots should need clearance from the FAA. Yes, I scream when I see him pull up from 20.

After watching him for 2+ years, seeing the good and the bad, I'm ready to embrace this dude as a solid player/contributor to the Pels. He's a solid/borderline excellent defender that's versatile enough to guard multiple positions. We know what were getting on the defensive end with him, and I'm ready to give him the starting 3/backup 4 position. Heck, he can even guard bigger slower 2's for a spell. He's a rebounding machine.

Props to this coaching staff for developing and trusting Aminu. If it were me running this team, I'd be happy with giving him the SF position and focus on a starting 5 who plays closer to the basket. (Anthony Davis is not and won't reach his potential playing center). If that means moving Anderson, so be it.
This post was edited on 1/29/14 at 10:29 pm
Posted by VOR
Member since Apr 2009
63658 posts
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:28 pm to
quote:

I'm ready to embrace this dude as a solid player/contributor to the Pels.


Absolutely agree.

quote:

I'd be happy with giving him the SF position


I'm not quite there. But I like him.
Posted by Tayday
Lake Charles. LA
Member since Mar 2011
5520 posts
Posted on 1/30/14 at 12:21 am to
As long as he is a contributor getting 26 minutes a game, the Pelicans will not be a good team.
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61582 posts
Posted on 1/30/14 at 8:47 am to
Aminu gets another incomplete for me, but an intriguing incomplete. He's improved enough that I want to see if he can keep improving. I'd still look for an upgrade first though like we did last year and only make an offer if I have to settle.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72061 posts
Posted on 1/30/14 at 10:41 am to
Someone quantify his excellent defense
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