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Playing without Buddy
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:41 pm
An underdiscussed source of improvement our chances at a playoff run is the addition by subtraction of getting Buddy off the court.
In games when he has played less than 10 minutes, we are 4-1. His RPM is 442 out of 450, and only fellow rookie Brandon Ingram has played as many minutes out of the 8 players with a worse RPM.
I wasn't opposed to him eating up 20 minutes as a glorified tank. But now that we look towards a playoff run, there is a lot to be optimistic about.
His -4.48 RPM at 20.3 minutes accounts for over 2 points per game that we just improved without even accounting for how much better Cousins is than average or how much better AD is playing PF instead of point-center or whatever the hell he was playing when we went small.
In games when he has played less than 10 minutes, we are 4-1. His RPM is 442 out of 450, and only fellow rookie Brandon Ingram has played as many minutes out of the 8 players with a worse RPM.
I wasn't opposed to him eating up 20 minutes as a glorified tank. But now that we look towards a playoff run, there is a lot to be optimistic about.
His -4.48 RPM at 20.3 minutes accounts for over 2 points per game that we just improved without even accounting for how much better Cousins is than average or how much better AD is playing PF instead of point-center or whatever the hell he was playing when we went small.
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 4:42 pm
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Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:42 pm to TheSexecutioner
Etwaun is a much better defender at this point.
I'm concerned about Frazier taking big minutes, because he is one of the worst defenders I've seen.
I'm concerned about Frazier taking big minutes, because he is one of the worst defenders I've seen.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:43 pm to TheSexecutioner
His +/- figures for the season were by far the worst on the team last week when I checked it. He was at -273 on the season. The next-worst was at -64.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:44 pm to Fun Bunch
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I'm concerned about Frazier taking big minutes, because he is one of the worst defenders I've seen
And he's like 5'8".
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:46 pm to Number 31
If we could move TJ for a combo guard with a pulse that would be huge.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:46 pm to Fun Bunch
I thought Buddy was okay for a rookie, he showed potential at times. There was a lot of pressure on him, and some in the Pelicans organization acted like he was some sort of savior. That he is not, but he could be a very good player someday. I think the kings overpaid for him.
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:51 pm to Fun Bunch
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If we could move TJ for a combo guard with a pulse that would be huge.
Agree. But do we trust Asik and/or Ajinca to provide relief minutes for AD and Boogie?
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:53 pm to Number 31
I think you see DMo and cunningham get a lot of minutes first. Maybe even the mythical Diallo.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:55 pm to Fun Bunch
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I think you see DMo and cunningham get a lot of minutes first. Maybe even the mythical Diallo.
Good point. I should've thought of that.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 6:02 pm to TheSexecutioner
buddy hield was a negative on the court no matter how you choose to frame or discuss it. That's not surprising for a rookie but it is what it is. We all liked him and wanted to watch him play because the only way he was getting better was to play
I feel terrible for him personally in the short term and I wish he could have stayed because his teammates loved him and he's really a standout person. Que sera
I feel terrible for him personally in the short term and I wish he could have stayed because his teammates loved him and he's really a standout person. Que sera
Posted on 2/20/17 at 6:38 pm to cgrand
Buddy named his dog "Nola"
Posted on 2/20/17 at 11:08 pm to kysportsman
quote:Just recently bought a house here as well. Had to be a huge shock to him.
Buddy named his dog "Nola"
Posted on 2/20/17 at 11:14 pm to NOSHAU
maybe we'll trade for him back after they realize he's not curry.
maybe.
maybe.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 11:23 pm to htran90
As happy as I am about the trade, I am really sad to see Buddy go. He's an awesome human being and a guy you truly want to see succeed. I hope he tears it up in Sacto.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 11:26 pm to NOSHAU
It was a huge shock to everyone. If the kings accept any other offer Buddy is likely staying here for years to come. I like Buddy and wish he didn't have to leave but for a chance at cousins, you have to pull the trigger and its really a no brainer.
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 11:27 pm
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