The reason why we hated Woodson was because that ass hole actually believed Raymond Felton was a better b-ball player than Pablo Prigioni! No matter what we saw on the court from the two, no matter that every statistic on Earth showed that the team was far more productive with Pablo on the court, Woodson always went with Felton. Woodson looked like the biggest dope on Earth.

And now our new coach is doing the same. Actually he is doing worse. He is starting a two year player over world class Pablo!

Fire Fisher!

Is this a race thing going on? Why the hell is Barry Larkin's kid getting a start and Pablo has now been moved to third string?

Fire Fisher! Bring in someone who appreciates hard, smart basketball.

FireWoodson wrote:So you'd play Barry Larkin's kid over world class Pablo.
Are you sure you want to toss out the word dumb?

Pablo should get 20 minutes a game. Pete Sampras 24. Give four minutes mop up time to Barry Larkin's kid.

Put the crack pipe down..

FireWoodson wrote:Is this a race thing going on? Why the hell is Barry Larkin's kid getting a start and Pablo has now been moved to third string?

Fire Fisher! Bring in someone who appreciates hard, smart basketball.

Yes, you're right! Fisher is a racist, brought here by his white overseer to implement a black supremacist plan to take over MSG and then, the world!
I'm sure it's Barry Larkin's kid's fault that Pablo couldn't guard John Wall if they locked Wall in a parked car.

playa2, is that you?

FireWoodson wrote:Hey, at least that crack pipe allows me to see solid, good old fashioned, hard working, quality, smart basketball. It's been so long since we've seen that in the NBA that guys like you are confused by a player like Pablo. "Oh, he can't slam and dunk and make the ESPN highlights. What good is he?"

My God, a guy like Pablo Prigioni is no longer appreciated by modern fans. Thank God there are still fans like me who realize he is a mjor component to a solid basketball team.

LMBO I didn't know a slam and a dunk were two different things, thanks for educating me bro!

Vmart wrote:Pablo is old and that is why he shouldn't start. He will break down if he exceeds 18 minutes a game.

He's a lot tougher than you guys give him credit for. No need to baby the guy. How did Woodson cutting down Stat's minutes work out last year? That crazy rotation Amar'e was in nearly killed his career. We sure don't want that happening to Pablo. The guy is as great a gamer as they come. Should he be putting in 35 minutes a game? Of course not. But the guy is a very valuable asset whose contribution comes from being on the court, not on the bench. His minutes should be far greater than Barry Larkin's kid.

FireWoodson wrote:

Vmart wrote:Pablo is old and that is why he shouldn't start. He will break down if he exceeds 18 minutes a game.

I see your point, but did you watch FIBA World Cup this summer? Pablo was clocking a hell of a lot more than 18 minutes a game.

He's a lot tougher than you guys give him credit for. No need to baby the guy. How did Woodson cutting down Stat's minutes work out last year? That crazy rotation Amar'e was in nearly killed his career. We sure don't want that happening to Pablo. The guy is as great a gamer as they come. Should he be putting in 35 minutes a game? Of course not. But the guy is a very valuable asset whose contribution comes from being on the court, not on the bench. His minutes should be far greater than Barry Larkin's kid.

I have no doubt Pablo is the better player right now. There is more to what's going on here than that.

FireWoodson wrote:First off, what is this "trying to get a reaction," "troll" business? I have a very fun, and very abrubt style. Do you prefer boring posts? Will a "Pablo Should Be Playing More" thread be more your style or do you not like a little bit of spice, difference? If you want boredom, don't read my threads. If you want to have a laugh and a good go, then read away.

Ah, yes, I sure did notice Pablo getting all the playing time in a close fourth quarter battle. That sure was a great sight to see. Woodson would have had Felton working on his tenth turnover out there in a close fourth quarter battle.

And I see your points about "let's see what Barry Larkin's kid has." But I also read my newspapers. Fisher has said that late in the preseason schedule he is now working to settle on a starting rotation. Why put Barry Larkin's kid out there with the starters? If our Pete Sampras is hobbled at anytime during the season, it should be Pablo getting the start. Why not send him out there last night with the starting five? Set the tone. This is our team.

As for Wall vs. Pablo...well, we meet them four times throughout the year, once in the very first week of the season. Pablo is going to have to go against him. Can't hide him from Wall all year long.

    
                                                                        No Step               Max Vert
                           Height     Weight    Wingspan    Reach       Vert Reach  Max Vert  Reach         Bench  Agility   Sprint
Shane Larkin - 2013	   5' 11.5"   171	5' 10.75"   7' 5.5"	10' 4"	    44.0      11' 1.5"      12     10.64     3.08	
Derrick Rose - 2008	   6' 2.5"    196	6' 8"	    8' 2.5"	11' 1"	    40.0      11' 6.5"      10     11.69     3.05
John Wall - 2010	   6' 4"      196	6' 9.25"    8' 5.5      10' 11.5"   39.0      11' 8.5"      NA     10.84     3.14
Iman Shumpert - 2011	   6' 5.5"    222	6' 9.5"	    8' 3.5"	11' 4"	    42.0      11' 9.5"      18     11.10     3.18
Damian Lillard - 2012	   6' 2.75"   189	6' 7.75"    7' 11.5"	10' 10"	    39.5      11' 3"	    13     11.15     3.34
Kemba Walker - 2011	   6' 1"      184	6' 3.5"	    7' 7.5"     10' 3.5"    39.5      10' 11"	     7	   10.87     3.16