I was not big of the Melo trade at all but i am not putting any of the blame on him.
Melo has done everything to try to complete his game,I ever bitched about him, in all areas of the game.
Whether it is defense, passing the ball, being a leader, coming in during training camp in shape, being a leader which I never thought he truly was, accepting all the blame, and taking the challenges ahead. In the end, with the Amnesty, we got back Tyson Chandler, Baron Davis, and a 2.5m exception to use this year. We lost Billups and Turiaf, Billups isn't a PG at this age, he is better suited to play a SG. He doesn't have the ability to penetrate or guard quick/fast guards. Turiaf could be used right now for sure but we can get a player of his production for the veterans minimum.
I loved the old team, they were starting to get the system for once and played as a team. Tyson Chandler added to that team was what we really needed.
We expected to have a slow start this season, I personally expected to see bad nights for the first 10-20 games.
Once Iman went down, I knew it was going to be tough with Baron Davis also sidelined. He was the only person that was capable of attacking the basket, with BD hurt.
I hope Jeremy Lin gets some playing time and TD learns something or Dantoni has to realize he is not a PG. Let him play that 6th man role, its a totally different perspective
to be a starting PG and a 6th man role as a scorer/defender.
We have been exposed, they know Tyson Chandler and Amare are looking to block shots, and both would leave their guys.
TD and Fields are both not starting material, they can not penetrate the basket and have the foot speed or quickness to stay in front of their guys. Amare has to box out and not be looking to look to block a shot every time. We win as a team and lose as a team, I hold the team and Dantoni responsible. The inability that TD and Fields can't penetrate, create their own shot, and create for others is causing most of our problems. We played a lot better yesterday than at GS, I don't mind yesterdays loss at all.
We still have hope for this team, I love how Tyson Chandler is the leader of the defense. We still have the 2.5m to add a 2 year player this year and 3 exemptions to use in the summer to finish building our depth. This is a totally new team we all knew they need time to get it together but they are players that try to look to get better. We are going through some tough times right now but we aren't done building on what we have. Bibby PT should be decreased the way he is playing. Jeremy Lin should get a look at the PG minutes at Kings or after the year. I never thought I would say this but we also miss some minutes from JJ.
We need another PF/C that has quickness, hustle, and athleticism to play with Chandler for Amare, as well as when Chandler goes to the bench.
Ak47 would be my preferred player over Kenyon Martin. Prizbilla is more of a center, although he can be used with this team. He has been hurt last year but he would be a good player that can be a double double threat to come in for Chandler. Give it some time guys. We need a SG that can penetrate and stay in front of our defenders. Fields and TD need to return to our bench and could be quality players for our 2nd unit. We need to have these bad games to point out our problems on film. It can be corrected, our players and coaches are all accountable.
12/30/2011 9:37 AM