gunsnewing wrote:PG-Lin/Shump
SG-Smith/Fields
SF-Melo/Novak
PF-Amare/JJ2
C-Tyson/JortsAfter Baron returns:
PG-Lin/Davis
SG-Smith/Shump/Fields
SF-Melo/Novak/Fields
PF-Amare/JJ2/Novak
C-Tyson/Jorts/JJ3
Doesn't look like Fields will ever hit the open 3 or come close to the rim for that matter. Maybe he can actually work on his form THIS offseason cos he clearly didnt last
Almost agree.
Right now (Rotation in Bold):
PG-Lin/Shump/Bibby/Davis(IR)
SG-Smith/Shump/Fields/Walker/Douglas(IR)
SF-Melo/Fields/Novak
PF-Amare/JJ2/Novak
C-Tyson/JJ3/Jorts (IR)
I love Fields, but the truth is he isn't a pure SG. It remains to be seen how J.R. Smith adapts to the team, but if everything goes according to plan, he should join the starting rotation as he is a better shooter and also provides another good penetrating guard.
There is an argument for leaving J.R. Smith on the bench, especially when Carmelo comes back. Defenses will have to worry heavily about Melo, Amare and Lin, which should certainly open things up for Fields to score. This could be true, but its also true that J.R. is a better shooter than Fields. Fields is a better rebounder and better uptempo, arguments to keep him in the starting lineup.
After everybody is healthy (Rotation in bold):
PG-Lin/Davis/Bibby
SG-Smith/Shump/Douglas/Walker
SF-Melo/Fields/Novak
PF-Amare/JJ2/Jorts
C-Tyson/JJ2/Jorts/JJ3
A twelve man rotation isn't ideal unless you are in a shortened season. This would be the best team we can sport out, but is one that needs to be healthy to work. Davis is a necessity right now because Lin needs a true backup. Fields can be the full-time backup of Melo while Novak can be used for specific long-range shooting needs. Jorts is a more complete player than Novak, a better fit in the frontcourt and also provides long-range shooting.
Now, you'd wonder why Douglas is included in the rotation? To me, he remains an enigma, but one that has been talented during his tenure here until he was made solely a point guard. He is flawed, but when playing right, he has a quality that this team needs: shooting. The last few games we have had to rely on Walker to shoot, we've suffered. Douglas can provide better shooting in limited minutes if necessary. Do I say now? No because Im afraid he is either still injured or still hasn't recovered from his surgery. But when he is right, he provides good shooting and good defense. But if he never becomes that player again, we still have enough players to make a serious run.
