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Unpopular opinion: CJ should come off the bench once Zion is back
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:11 pm
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:11 pm
CJ can will us back into a game with his shooting but every possession that doesn't go through BI or Zion is a wasted trip. Let BI and Zion be the primary ballhandlers, keep Trey out there for 3pt shooting, Herb for defense, and JV for rebounding. CJ as our sixth man will provide much needed offense for a second unit that's been struggling to score.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:13 pm to yaboidarrell
It’s only unpopular with shel.
I think CJ off the bench would be a good fit. Less time with JV and CJ together and more Zion and Trey
I think CJ off the bench would be a good fit. Less time with JV and CJ together and more Zion and Trey
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:13 pm to yaboidarrell
I agree, basically switch him and Trey’s roles in the starting line up from the start of the season. I don’t see Willie doing that but it needs to happen.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:15 pm to ghost2most
quote:Yea only me... and most others.
It’s only unpopular with shel.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:17 pm to yaboidarrell
I like it. He can play his style and give us the offensive boost we need off the bench.
Does CJ allow it? Will willie have the balls to make that kind of move
Does CJ allow it? Will willie have the balls to make that kind of move
This post was edited on 4/1/23 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:18 pm to Macintosh
quote:No, because Willie knows that is not best for this team.
Will willie have the balls to make that kind of move
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:27 pm to shel311
It's a good idea in theory, but it won't happen because of CJ's position in the locker room. He can't be the same kind of leader if he's not a starter.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:31 pm to GOP_Tiger
Which is why this move likely happens next year and I understand it and am ok with it. Trey will still get a ton of minutes. It’s guys like naji that won’t see the floor as much.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:32 pm to GOP_Tiger
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It's a good idea in theory, but it won't happen because of CJ's position in the locker room. He can't be the same kind of leader if he's not a starter.
This + it's easy enough to just start CJ, take him out after ~5 minutes, then bring him "off the bench" late Q1 or early Q2.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:35 pm to yaboidarrell
Lol no
CJ is a 3 pt catch and shoot killer. When Zion and Ingram are on the court their gravity will allow him and trey to fricking feast
CJ is a 3 pt catch and shoot killer. When Zion and Ingram are on the court their gravity will allow him and trey to fricking feast
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:37 pm to GOP_Tiger
I don't think that's right at all. Temple never plays and he's one of our leaders.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:40 pm to LouisianaJoseph
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I don't think that's right at all. Temple never plays and he's one of our leaders.
No, Temple is not the same kind of leader now that he's not playing. In fact, you're just making my point, as that was why Willie kept playing GT last year despite how bad he sucked. As soon as we got CJ, Willie parked Temple on the bench.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:48 pm to yaboidarrell
It’s hard to imagine CJ off the bench, but there’s no reason why he can’t play a sixth man role as a starter. Whatever decision they make between Herb and Trey, you can sub that guy in for CJ at the 6 minute mark, seven minute, eight minute whatever it may be. Then get CJ back in the game while BI/Zion rests.
Though I want CJ and Trey getting a lot of run with Zion.
Though I want CJ and Trey getting a lot of run with Zion.
This post was edited on 4/1/23 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:53 pm to shel311
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No, because Willie knows that is not best for this team.
This is the correct answer. Some of you people obsess over the first 4 or 5 minutes of a 48 minute game way too much.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:55 pm to yaboidarrell
Yeah, but full strength I have Jose, BI, Herb, Zion, Trey as my go to lineup.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 10:59 pm to yaboidarrell
Honestly depending on the matchup go small and start: CJ, Herb, BI, Zion, Trey. Only teams I feel like that wouldn’t work against are Nugs and Grizzly, and maybe Suns with Ayton. Don’t really know the answer for Nugs because Jonas can’t guard him anyway.
Posted on 4/2/23 at 1:47 pm to lionward2014
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CJ, Herb, BI, Zion, Trey
Not sure about starting, but that should be what we close the last 6 minutes of every game with
Posted on 4/2/23 at 2:11 pm to yaboidarrell
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CJ as our sixth man will provide much needed offense for a second unit that's been struggling to score.
if he can cut down on his ill-timed turnovers, i'd be apt to agree...
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