AnubisADL wrote:I want to know what others here think. I personally believe we can get to the Finals this year.The one problem is D'Antoni's refusal to emphasize defense. We have some versatile defenders in Jefferies and Brewer which can help in the playoffs.
I'm sorry but this old and stupid at this point.
I guess thats why he cant wait to get JJ back? Because of the great scoring? Do you watch the games? Listen to MDA at all? Ever? All he talks about is getting this team to defend better.
Obviously JJ was forced down MDA's throat (twice now) because why would MDA want a guy who only defends? Kinda like how Williams beat out Walker (defense). Kinda like how when he was a GM for the Sun for 2 months he added 2 guys (Kurt Thomas and Marcus banks for DEFENSE). Kinda like Raja Bell was a first team NBA all defensive team under him and no other coach (DEFENSE).
MDA has had offensive players, which is why he's had offensive teams. Shoud he have asked guys like Amare, Nash, Joe Johnson, Richardson, Marion and Raja to slow it down, stop scoring at an NBA record pace and focus on defense? Its called playing to your team's strengths. Melo hasnt played defense for 7 years. I guess if he doesnt here its because of MDA right?
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