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[JSaber20]

Defense overall was good.

Metta got burned but guess what? There is supposed to be a reason for having a seven footer in the paint if the perimeter player gets beat.

Pau is no better than a 6'6 player guarding that play at the rim.

We shouldn't have had to rely on Pau in the first place, we already know he's awful at stopping penetration.
Like I said we can't have bad perimeter defense with Pau Gasol in the backcourt, Dwight can't be two places at the same time.

Either get better perimeter defenders or don't play Pau.

[KittenPuncher]

Just going to put this out there: a frontcourt of Dwight Howard, Ron Artest, and Josh Smith would have prevented that last layup.

No, because when Ron lead him to Smith, Smith would have hedged him correctly and blocked the shot.

I really REALLY shutter to imagine what our defense is going to look like when we have Nash at the 1 and Gasol at the 4. I expect it from Nash but now I'm hoping Gasol is traded BEFORE Nash gets back. Am I wrong for wanting that lol

You guys don't like Varejao?

[Majesty]

Bright side, Howard's looking like himself! Like a real 85% of himself and his blocks tonight were great.

[Majesty]

You guys don't like Varejao?

Jordan Hill

[KittenPuncher]

Jordan Hill

I would love for Hill to play more minutes, but seriously, Varejao is an underrated defender.

[Windu]

hill got by metta and pau EASY

[West Coast]

We shouldn't have had to rely on Pau in the first place, we already know he's awful at stopping penetration.
Like I said we can't have bad perimeter defense with Pau Gasol in the backcourt, Dwight can't be two places at the same time.

Either get better perimeter defenders or don't play Pau.

The point is that our big men are there for a reason. Pau defeats that purpose.

Pau at the very least needs to alter shots, he doesn't. Hill shot that ball high because of Howard, not Gasol.

I said this last year with Gasol/Bynum. Teams were not scared to drive the lame. This year teams are running plays towards Gasol's side and making Dwight work twice as hard when he's not 100%.

When our lone 7 footer is not even a thought in the opponents mind on offense, it's an issue.

There's not many perimeter defenders available that would make an impact.

[Majesty]

I would love for Hill to play more minutes, but seriously, Varejao is an underrated defender.

My point is we got a guy that would give us what Verejao gives us in more or less terms maybe not as aggressive a defender but a good one nonetheless and a garbage man.

Getting Smith is getting another star for Gasol who is also a star but also netting us a better defender and someone with more years in them.

I called Gasol has 2 years being top tier in this league... I think that's down to one...maybe...

[KittenPuncher]

The point is that our big men are there for a reason. Pau defeats that purpose.

Pau at the very least needs to alter shots, he doesn't. Hill shot that ball high because of Howard, not Gasol.

I said this last year with Gasol/Bynum. Teams were not scared to drive the lame. This year teams are running plays towards Gasol's side and making Dwight work twice as hard when he's not 100%.

When our lone 7 footer is not even a thought in the opponents mind on offense, it's an issue.

There's not many perimeter defenders available that would make an impact.

Exactly, I can still remember that Ray Allen lay up

[Real Deal]

No, because when Ron lead him to Smith, Smith would have hedged him correctly and blocked the shot.

That's what I was saying, lol.

Replace Ron and he might not get into the lane in the first place. That's why I'm up for moving Ron to PF with Pau being traded for a SF.

That works, also, but if we can trade Gasol for Smith (probably won't happen), I'd consider that first.

I can't think of many starting SF's we can land with Gasol. A lot of teams will be avoiding Pau for financial reasons.

You guys don't like Varejao?

Varejao won't be dealt. He's the heart and soul of Cleveland while Kyrie Irving is hurt.

[KittenPuncher]

My point is we got a guy that would give us what Verejao gives us in more or less terms maybe not as aggressive a defender but a good one nonetheless and a garbage man.

Getting Smith is getting another star for Gasol who is also a star but also netting us a better defender and someone with more years in them.

I called Gasol has 2 years being top tier in this league... I think that's down to one...maybe...

The only problem that I see with Hill playing heavy minutes is that he will get hurt. He's like the Gerald Wallace of big men, he plays with reckless abandon.

[West Coast]

Speaking of Sideshow Bob, Byron Scott said he's the best center in the league

[androsays]

hahah that's homerism at his finest

good one byron!

haha

Edited by androsays, November 27, 2012 - 11:19 PM.

[bigvee]

I don't understand Pau. That report came out that said his knees were bothering him a few days ago. Does he realize that by playing, and not getting treatment (if there is a possible treatment) he's hurting us more than helping us.

When Kobe plays hurt, he usually gives a hard, nasty effort to play. Pau is playing hurt, but he's just using it as an excuse for his poor play. Either sit, or play with some heart out there. The only time I see some heart from Pau is when he's complaining a call he has no business complaining.

Everything should fall into play (bench scoring, shooting, fewer turnovers) when Nash comes back, excluding Pau. I just don't see him doing anything right out there anytime soon.

[Bjork]

Speaking of Sideshow Bob, Byron Scott said he's the best center in the league

Well. He's putting good numbers out there.

[androsays]

pau does not have kobe's heart. there are only a few players in the league who can match kobe's will.

but yes, pau is a [expletive].

[West Coast]

I don't understand Pau. That report came out that said his knees were bothering him a few days ago. Does he realize that by playing, and not getting treatment (if there is a possible treatment) he's hurting us more than helping us.

When Kobe plays hurt, he usually gives a hard, nasty effort to play. Pau is playing hurt, but he's just using it as an excuse for his poor play. Either sit, or play with some heart out there. The only time I see some heart from Pau is when he's complaining a call he has no business complaining.

Everything should fall into play (bench scoring, shooting, fewer turnovers) when Nash comes back, excluding Pau. I just don't see him doing anything right out there anytime soon.

There's no treatment for tendonitis. You can rest but ultimately it could be a lingering issue.

I developed tendonitis in my knee when I was about 14, I'm 23 now and it still is a problem and I don't even play a sport anymore.

[NYCLakerfan]

Just imagine our D with Nash and Pau together....but yea Pau really looks done I feel bad for the guy but annoyed and tired of him at the same time.

[Jackson]

That works, also, but if we can trade Gasol for Smith (probably won't happen), I'd consider that first.

I can't think of many starting SF's we can land with Gasol. A lot of teams will be avoiding Pau for financial reasons.

Ya heard it here first folks! Gasol for Smith trade could happen anytime now.

Edited by Jackson, November 27, 2012 - 11:58 PM.

[Real Deal]

Ya heard it here first folks! Gasol for Smith trade could happen anytime now.

LOL yes...the Phil Jackson thing was actually done as a joke (and because someone else asked me to in the topic), but I just realized I posted that without thinking about the Nash coincidence. Uh oh.