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re: Soooo....our bench looks pretty terrible
Posted on 10/21/14 at 8:28 am to Epic Cajun
Posted on 10/21/14 at 8:28 am to Epic Cajun
I'm not quite as pessimistic about the bench as some of you are. It's not as deep as some, no doubt, but I think it's serviceable enough for now, all things considered.
I actually was pleasantly surprised with what Ajinca can bring. He's hardly what I'd call a "stiff". He can give some minutes in spite of foul issues.
I was skeptical about the Jimmer signing, but I've been more impressed than I expected. If he can come in and hit shots without being a complete swinging door on defense, he'll serve his purpose.
Honestly, I can't think of many teams that really can go beyond 8 or 9 deep with consistent success.
I actually was pleasantly surprised with what Ajinca can bring. He's hardly what I'd call a "stiff". He can give some minutes in spite of foul issues.
I was skeptical about the Jimmer signing, but I've been more impressed than I expected. If he can come in and hit shots without being a complete swinging door on defense, he'll serve his purpose.
Honestly, I can't think of many teams that really can go beyond 8 or 9 deep with consistent success.
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Posted on 10/21/14 at 8:58 am to VOR
I'm not that pessimistic about the bench as others are either.
I think as the 4th big, Ajinca brings something. He actually has some offensive game and is a big body needed for a few minutes a game.
I think Rivers has gotten better and is serviceable as the 4th Guard.
Jimmer brings some offense and spacing.
None of those guys are starters. If anything happens to Tyreke, we are essentially fricked because we have NO competent Small Forwards on the team at all. So in terms of "starting ability", this team is paper thin. Role players, I think we are ok.
I think as the 4th big, Ajinca brings something. He actually has some offensive game and is a big body needed for a few minutes a game.
I think Rivers has gotten better and is serviceable as the 4th Guard.
Jimmer brings some offense and spacing.
None of those guys are starters. If anything happens to Tyreke, we are essentially fricked because we have NO competent Small Forwards on the team at all. So in terms of "starting ability", this team is paper thin. Role players, I think we are ok.
Posted on 10/21/14 at 9:21 am to VOR
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I'm not quite as pessimistic about the bench as some of you are
It's not that they can't be useful. There are skills from most of them that can help and complement the core guys. I worry about how the rotations will go.
Just my opinion, but if Monty wants to rotate 5 bench guys in at once, he can't start Evans. Rivers, Jimmer, SF, Anderson, Ajinca is a near Sixers level lineup.
But if he mixes and matches the minutes, there are good options
For instance, any bench perimeter combo with Evans, Anderson, Asik is very intriguing to me
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