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Pels are Trying a Different Formula for Success
Posted on 10/19/18 at 7:43 am
Posted on 10/19/18 at 7:43 am
You really have to give it to them for trying to counter GS and not just counter them. Ever since the Boogie acquisition, the Pels have been trying to win with size + tempo. They are trying something different than GS model; whereas; all the other super teams were basically becoming GS light teams.
It appears that we are a solid wing away from creating their ideal team (and indications are we may be able to grab one mid season).
Will it work? Who knows? But IMO they are being creative in order to win.
It appears that we are a solid wing away from creating their ideal team (and indications are we may be able to grab one mid season).
Will it work? Who knows? But IMO they are being creative in order to win.
This post was edited on 10/19/18 at 7:56 am
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Posted on 10/19/18 at 8:31 am to STEVED00
42’s article did give me a different perspective on Demps, that’s for sure
Posted on 10/19/18 at 12:06 pm to STEVED00
this is why doitbig drives me nuts. it's false advertising
the Pels are an infinitely more conventional team w/o Cousins. their best lineups are Davis at the 5 surrounded by shooting.
this is smart, modern basketball. not some genius plan Demps or Ferry or Gentry came up with
the Pels started a PF who hit 6 threes. their backup big hit 2 more. he also can take the ball and go coast to coast with his dribble (:cough:Draymond:cough:)
the Warriors have unmatched versatility because of their size, their skill, and their tempo. the Pels have a version of that now.
the biggest and best thing to happen to this franchise was Davis mentally and physically accepting that he will have to play the 5. once that domino fell, the team's ceiling was lifted and team building around him became incredibly easier
the Pels are an infinitely more conventional team w/o Cousins. their best lineups are Davis at the 5 surrounded by shooting.
this is smart, modern basketball. not some genius plan Demps or Ferry or Gentry came up with
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the Pels have been trying to win with size + tempo
the Pels started a PF who hit 6 threes. their backup big hit 2 more. he also can take the ball and go coast to coast with his dribble (:cough:Draymond:cough:)
the Warriors have unmatched versatility because of their size, their skill, and their tempo. the Pels have a version of that now.
the biggest and best thing to happen to this franchise was Davis mentally and physically accepting that he will have to play the 5. once that domino fell, the team's ceiling was lifted and team building around him became incredibly easier
Posted on 10/19/18 at 12:42 pm to STEVED00
I debated this with a Spurs fan friend of mine. He said the Pels can't compete in today's NBA with a focus on the frontcourt because the guards aren't good enough.
My stance was that nobody can compete with GSW trying to focus on their backcourt because no one will be able to piece together a better team using the same strategy. You've got to zig while they zag to even have a chance.
My stance was that nobody can compete with GSW trying to focus on their backcourt because no one will be able to piece together a better team using the same strategy. You've got to zig while they zag to even have a chance.
Posted on 10/19/18 at 3:09 pm to corndeaux
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the Pels are an infinitely more conventional team w/o Cousins. their best lineups are Davis at the 5 surrounded by shooting.
The difference is they are not neglecting the instance of having players who can still conventionally play in the post. If some small ball lineup rotated on those three big guys they can still take the guy in the post. GSW is effectively a still a small ball lineup with PF who gets away with a lot.
The team really only needs a longer Moore. They don’t need a superstar wing.
This post was edited on 10/19/18 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 10/19/18 at 5:22 pm to Colonel Flagg
The Pels did some interesting things v Houston's small guards on switches. Not sure that is was particularly conventional, but it was a very clever counter.
I wouldn't say the Warriors are "neglecting" post play. Conventional post play is largely a loser in the NBA- even the Pels don't do it much. rather Warriors are taking better, more efficient shots that their guys can hit.
There is nothing small about their best lineups.
I'm sorry you can't objectively talk about Draymond. You made solid, thoughtful points until this.
I wouldn't say the Warriors are "neglecting" post play. Conventional post play is largely a loser in the NBA- even the Pels don't do it much. rather Warriors are taking better, more efficient shots that their guys can hit.
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GSW is effectively a still a small ball lineup with PF who gets away with a lot.
There is nothing small about their best lineups.
I'm sorry you can't objectively talk about Draymond. You made solid, thoughtful points until this.
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