- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Do you think MT5 will/should be the starter at 2?
Posted on 8/16/10 at 4:00 pm to Puddinhead
Posted on 8/16/10 at 4:00 pm to Puddinhead
these guys are going to have to get all the scoring they can in. Maybe Marco starts but Thornton gets the lions share of the minutes. I realize Belinelli is instant offense, just add water, but come on...
2
Posted on 8/16/10 at 4:03 pm to Elleshoe
Right, that's what I'm saying.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 4:14 pm to Elleshoe
quote:
Maybe Marco starts but Thornton gets the lions share of the minutes. I realize Belinelli is instant offense, just add water, but come on...
I think you took something someone said the wrong way. You seem to be getting defensive over Thornton when he hasn't been attacked.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 4:18 pm to TigerinATL
I guess. I'm not convinced that with a little more experience Marcus can't shoot 38% which is Belinelli's career average. I liked getting rid of Wright but I mean, I don't think this guy makes the team all that much better.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 4:27 pm to Elleshoe
quote:
I liked getting rid of Wright but I mean, I don't think this guy makes the team all that much better.
He's probably just a 10 - 15 mpg role player, but when he's out there he'll spread the floor and hit open shots. That's already a huge improvement over the 12 mpg you were playing Wright. He also makes it easier to trade Peja without requiring a shooter in return.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 7:16 pm to EliPorter
I'm one of those that likes Marcus off the bench. I still think he's a little undersized on defense. I like the spark he brings when he comes in. Let's let things unfold and see what the roster looks like a little later.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 7:17 pm to TigerinATL
quote:
He's probably just a 10 - 15 mpg role player, but when he's out there he'll spread the floor and hit open shots. That's already a huge improvement over the 12 mpg you were playing Wright. He also makes it easier to trade Peja without requiring a shooter in return.
I agree.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 9:08 pm to VOR
quote:
I'm one of those that likes Marcus off the bench. I still think he's a little undersized on defense. I like the spark he brings when he comes in. Let's let things unfold and see what the roster looks like a little later.
Plus, as of now, he would probably have to play some minutes at point, so having him start with CP would just wear him out. Just another reason we need another point guard.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 10:12 pm to Jack Burton
I'm positive they will have another point guard on the roster.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 10:50 pm to MrWiseGuy
quote:
Belinelli shot .40 and .39 percent the years before. Last year he shot .38 percent to MT5's .37.
In limited time Belinelli did that. He has taken 330 career 3pt shots and hit at 38.8%. Thornton for his career has 313 shots from 3pt, hitting at 37.4%.
Not anything to write home about, as far as this difference goes. 1.5% when looking at a little over 300 shots isn't gonna tell you much
Posted on 8/17/10 at 2:43 am to AreJay
As was stated earlier, someone has to create and drive to the hole off the bench. MT5 is the only one that has shown that capability so it would make since for him to come off the bench. Belinelli and peja can't really play together since they do the same shite.
Posted on 8/17/10 at 7:20 am to VOR
quote:
I'm positive they will have another point guard on the roster.
I would expect that, too. I'm just pointing out that Thornton played some point last season (obviously b/c of injuries) and until we sign another PG, its CP and MT.
Also, you got some scoop on who?
Posted on 8/17/10 at 4:15 pm to Jack Burton
don't sell MT5 short.
the dude isn't just a shooter.
he's the most hustling dude on the team.
the head of steam he gets on a fast break is scary.
the dude isn't just a shooter.
he's the most hustling dude on the team.
the head of steam he gets on a fast break is scary.
Posted on 8/17/10 at 4:22 pm to Iamnick
i would say mt is more of a ben gordon type guard. always going to be a 6th man type who can really fill it up. bellini might start but definitely wont get as many minutes as mt.
Posted on 8/18/10 at 12:33 am to jabroni84
That's an excellent comparison. Hopefully he's more of a Bulls' era gordon and not a pistons' era gordon
Posted on 8/18/10 at 12:31 pm to americanoutlaw
Yes, unless the FO gets another SG down to New Orleans. Thorton is a good shooter, however we are kind of undersized at the guard position.
Posted on 8/18/10 at 4:22 pm to marchballer
Marco's got some decent size, so it's not so bad. Of course, out bigs are also kind of small so basically this is a small to average sized team
Page 2 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News