It could be addition with subtraction.... "Fools Gold"
Till Iman and TD can hit shots consistently, we have to rely on Walker/Novak.
Fields has been much improved, but that is one of our weakness, it depends if he really wants to play team ball.
I feel we lack talents but those guys play the right way and are finding chemistry with each other with Melo out.
It would be good enough to get by but I am not sure what would happen vs a better defensive team.
Lin has weaknesses, he hasn't been exposed yet. His main strength is driving right while he does have a few moves to counter it.
But it was nice to see them play the "right way" since last year.
The speed/quickness of going small, helps Dantoni's game as much as the teams.
Of course we still had to make shots, but it was much better team effort and spacing.
Cutters, movement off the ball, and open men were rewarded.
Most importantly, our 3rd string players got rewarded last night, while Bibby and TD were put in the dog house.
We have to motivate our 3rd string guys and give them incentive to continue to work hard and develop.
I have been calling it out all year, especially with Lin.
Iman finally shows what he can do when the defense isn't focused on him and there is room in the paint.
He is the 2nd penetration guy that can pull up for the jump shot, while he has the ability to drive in and finish.
But as the only 1 person, he has problems doing it with traffic, and he is willing to let Melo and Amare go 1v1 way to much.
It is a tough year for him to learn in this system with no practice and this shortened season.
I would much prefer AK47 over Jr. Smith for these reasons. While he could be able to play SF, F, and even Center.
He could greatly help Chandler together, while being a 30% 3point shooter in low volumes.
On most nights, he can come in for anyone of our 3 "stars".
