bernard wrote:Bibby is, by and large, careful with the ball. He plays pretty smart. Even on defense. He plays like a vet and does what he can with what's left of his athleticism, which was never too great to begin with. Sure he's slow and unispiring. But he doesn't overpenetrate and then throw stupid passes that lead to run-outs like Baron does 2 or 3 times a game. And he doesn't jack up stupid shots like Shump does from time to time when he's running the point. And he doesn't make the myriad of rookie mistakes TD makes every time he plays. I can see why Woody feels more comfortable with him than the alternatives. Thing I don't understand is what happened to his shot. If he could just knock down the open looks, he'd be a lot less of a liability for us. I still feel he's going to make most of shots when he hoists them up because he used to be such a good shooter. The shot doesn't usually go with age -- don't know what's going on there.

So I agree with with Cash that he might just be our best option. But I don't agree he's what we need. What we need is Jeremy Lin to come back.

Agreed. Bibby knows his "role" and his limitations, and makes up for it by playing within himself, playing smart heady ball without hurting the team. Baron still thinks this is 2007, and can regain his dunk over Kirilenko ability.

Panos wrote:

crzymdups wrote:i disagree with this statement. baron is still better than bibby.

but that's like saying that getting punched in the face is better than getting punched in the balls.

I agree, crazy.
I don't get the point of Bibby playing at all. The guy brings the ball up over halfcourt and then just hands it off and plays off the ball. If he's going to be off the ball, he shouldn't be in there. We have better offguards that could be used.
I can't see how this guy was ever a point guard in the NBA. He can't freakin' handle the ball! Is this something one loses with age? The guy is in his mid 30's, not mid 50's! Why does he pick up his dribble as soon as a defender gets on him?! He's terrible. I don't care what numbers say over 2 games.

At least he gets it over half court!

And, he was not just any PG he was an excellent PG - his handling skill and handling of pressure is far superior to BD.

I too am shocked that his shot won't go down being that it was once deadly.

8 assists don't come by just handing the ball to someone.

ChuckBuck wrote:

bernard wrote:Bibby is, by and large, careful with the ball. He plays pretty smart. Even on defense. He plays like a vet and does what he can with what's left of his athleticism, which was never too great to begin with. Sure he's slow and unispiring. But he doesn't overpenetrate and then throw stupid passes that lead to run-outs like Baron does 2 or 3 times a game. And he doesn't jack up stupid shots like Shump does from time to time when he's running the point. And he doesn't make the myriad of rookie mistakes TD makes every time he plays. I can see why Woody feels more comfortable with him than the alternatives. Thing I don't understand is what happened to his shot. If he could just knock down the open looks, he'd be a lot less of a liability for us. I still feel he's going to make most of shots when he hoists them up because he used to be such a good shooter. The shot doesn't usually go with age -- don't know what's going on there.

So I agree with with Cash that he might just be our best option. But I don't agree he's what we need. What we need is Jeremy Lin to come back.

Agreed. Bibby knows his "role" and his limitations, and makes up for it by playing within himself, playing smart heady ball without hurting the team. Baron still thinks this is 2007, and can regain his dunk over Kirilenko ability.

Well said, though I like Baron, I just wish he played within his limitations. That said, his injuries are probably making things REALLY HARD for him anyway. I hope he does return to playing good bball, like earlier in the year. There was a time where both he and Lin were playing pretty close, though Lin was usually better but making more TO's.

Bonn1997 wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:They are both awful in this point of their careers.

Yeah but Bibby is slightly less awful.

Who cares? We got Bibby to shoot the lights out and he can't hit outer space. Yeah, he'll pass the ball to someone somewhat near him on the perimeter. Big whop. We need Lin back and healthy if we want to compete for anything in the playoffs... and I hate putting that kind of pressure on him. Therefore, for our longterm hopes, it's best we just shut him down this season all together. Second round or not.

A healthy bibby is better than a totally banged up BD. [sarcasm]That's great observation on your part[/sarcasm]

I'm less inclined to post to your board every day Martin. There is a growing number of your posters that seem to be pre-pubescent children who lack any real understanding of the game or how much the players work their arses off just to see the floor. They only want to talk trash about your teams players and covet someone on a different roster.

I tire of people who endlessly bash someone in order to get an arguement going. The best posters to this board seldom say anything anymore.

In game threads you have endless arguments about anything instead of observations on the game. (Se Boston game thread)

I'm all for a you have to be 18+ to post requirement.

Olbrannon wrote:^ +1

A healthy bibby is better than a totally banged up BD. [sarcasm]That's great observation on your part[/sarcasm]

I'm less inclined to post to your board every day Martin. There is a growing number of your posters that seem to be pre-pubescent children who lack any real understanding of the game or how much the players work their arses off just to see the floor. They only want to talk trash about your teams players and covet someone on a different roster.

I tire of people who endlessly bash someone in order to get an arguement going. The best posters to this board seldom say anything anymore.

In game threads you have endless arguments about anything instead of observations on the game. (Se Boston game thread)

I'm all for a you have to be 18+ to post requirement.