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Originally Posted by KGREG  That is not all correct. I've seen Flip screaming from the sidelines lately for them to push the ball while these 33 year old vets just have a casual walk up the court. Running requires a certain mindset and commitment that this team does not have. That's why Max, AJ, and AA need to be on the court together those 3 will indeed get out and run with Stuckey. |
I'll take your word for it, then. I probably just overlooked that. However, I don't think Flip is comfortable playing that many young players at the same time other than in
garbage time.
Of all our young players, I think Afflalo fits best with the starters' style of play, but is capable of playing at a faster pace as well. Playing with the slow-down style of the vets hurts Stuckey a little, and to a lesser extent, Maxiell. Of the starters, Rip, and sometimes Tay seem more inclined to run, while the other 3 (in particular Chauncey) want to walk it up. I would propose going with a lineup of Stuckey, Rip/Afflalo, Tay/Hayes, Amir and Maxiell on the floor. It's a faster, more athletic alternative to Flip's preferred small ball lineup of Chauncey/Stuckey, Tay/Hayes, Rip, Herrmann, and Sheed/Max. I think that frontcourt would work against most frontcourts, like Chicago's.
On the thread topic: With all 3 of our rotation bigs slumping, I think it would be a good idea to get Amir some time to see if he can help. Our anemic frontcourt has been a problem as of late.