earl clark should be our backup SF once we get our full squad back(idk what position he'll play without our bigs)
i will always say, our 2nd unit's biggest need is a player who can create offense off the dribble; Clark certainly doesnt provide that, but, our 2nd unit sure could use some more offensive rebounds, so our pathetic offensive players in that unit can have more opportunities to put the ball in the hoop.
imagine a unit with Clark and Hill, i bet alot potential offenseive rebounds would be tapped around, if not gotten. Clark can provide intangibles that a weak offensive unit needs - offensive rebounds , and cutting to open areas.
now onto the other side of the ball. Clark provides the length and athleticism that this team needs, especially in the 2nd unit.
with the way the 2nd unit scores the ball(or actually,doesnt), they could use all of the defense/stops they can get.
Clark has proven to be a decent shot blocker/rim protecter. having Clark/Hill actively looking for weakside blocks, i think it would be a good/effective thing.
hey matt barnes lovers - i think we've found our matt barnes, in earl clark. earl may not be the 3point shooter that matt is(which wasnt much of a 3pt shooter for us), but Clark makes up for that on the other end with the way he protects the rim. clark and matt are two very similar players - hustle players who bring the intangibles
Earl Clark (Will Start Vs. OKC And Guard Durant)
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, Jan 09 2013 04:22 PM
backup SF
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 04:22 PM
"The West aint close, now that the LAL got Dwight, who gon stop him on OKC!????" - Chris Webber (nba tv -August)
Big 4s are OVERRATED. you think Nash/Kobe/Dwight cant carry the whole Offensive load!?
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 04:57 PM
Play him over Ebanks in 2k13 tbh.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:19 PM
I'm not saying Earl is the savior, but things should be experimented with. Jordan Hill was behind McRoberts and Murphy for a while last year, and he turned out to be a great backup big. Earl has done well in limited minutes, and he can play defense. He's young, athletic, etc. This useless player we have, what's his name, Antawn? He doesn't deserve playing time.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:22 PM
Definetly another hiddem gem ala Jordan Hill a few years ago.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:28 PM
Came on here to say the same thing. Now he just needs to keep it up for more than just 2 games.Definetly another hiddem gem ala Jordan Hill a few years ago.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:31 PM
DID YALL SEE HOW WELL CLARK D'd UP MANU! he can def guard 3s then! say hello to your backup 3 guys. expect rebounding/blocked shots/good D,,,,dont expect the shooting tho
"The West aint close, now that the LAL got Dwight, who gon stop him on OKC!????" - Chris Webber (nba tv -August)
Big 4s are OVERRATED. you think Nash/Kobe/Dwight cant carry the whole Offensive load!?
(Peace Pau we need pieces, not MettaWorldPieces!!!!!!!!)
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:32 PM
22 points
13 rebounds
His mid range is well, defense is solid, he can penetrate to the rim, really impressive.
He should back up the 3.
13 rebounds
His mid range is well, defense is solid, he can penetrate to the rim, really impressive.
He should back up the 3.
Edited by ツ , January 09, 2013 - 07:33 PM.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:32 PM
Mitch really finds these washed up 1st rd picks and turns them into quality players!
Hill picked 8th in 09
Clark picked 14th in 10
Hill picked 8th in 09
Clark picked 14th in 10
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:33 PM
How has he been riding the bench all year?!?
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:34 PM
Mitch really finds these washed up 1st rd picks and turns them into quality players!
Hill picked 8th in 09
Clark picked 14th in 10
Mitch did not find him!!! he was just to make the trade work
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:34 PM
Clark is legit. Like his game. Simple shooter that gets rebounds. We really need a guy like him.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:37 PM
He's gonna play. Hopefully he plays with confidence.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:39 PM
Let the overrating begin. Solid player, we could use him and Sacre a bit more.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:39 PM
more min for clark please.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:40 PM
Let the overrating begin. Solid player, we could use him and Sacre a bit more.
What are you talking about? Hes the next Lamarcus Aldridge bro.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:40 PM
No one gave him a chance to shine. That's why. I'm excited for Earl Clark. He took the opportunity and seized it. Love it.How has he been riding the bench all year?!?
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:41 PM
Give him the back up three position.
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:42 PM
Let the overrating begin. Solid player, we could use him and Sacre a bit more.
look,whos talking man. sacre? please,please!
clark is a hustle player, i dont expect his J to be anywhere near consistent, but, his rebounding,D at multiple postitions,blocked shots,cutting. our 2nd unit could use those. play him at the 3. (this was the game of his life)
"The West aint close, now that the LAL got Dwight, who gon stop him on OKC!????" - Chris Webber (nba tv -August)
Big 4s are OVERRATED. you think Nash/Kobe/Dwight cant carry the whole Offensive load!?
(Peace Pau we need pieces, not MettaWorldPieces!!!!!!!!)
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:52 PM
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Posted January 09, 2013 - 07:56 PM
Someone give this guy a cookie and more minutes, great game tonight!
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