if houston has any chance to play they probably will leave demarr off the roster, or maybe frank. why aren't they talking about leaving shandon off?its a no brainer

Haha good point. Shandon will definitely screw something up. I'd rather give Dermarr the experience, and vs. a team like NJ they'll need athletes because NJ will be running so much. Dermarr is just as good of an athlete as Jefferson (in terms of running speed and jumping), even though he'll get pushed around becuase he probably couldn't bench press 50 pounds.

This should be a learning experience.

If Mutombo starts then I won't mind starting Demarr over Shandon. If Nazr starts then give me Shandon(and it hurts to say it lol)

"the only reason i think people think of him for his d is because is his offense is so bad."

I totally agree...that is exactly how I feel about Shandon!

but he's still a better defender than Demarr as of today. If Demarr had gotten more burn in the regular season he could've improved defensively but no we played Shandon Anderson instead! I still don't get why Lenny ended his consecutive games streak?! I was so happy when he did. Then it turned out it was all for nothing cos he played the next day

In a perfect world Penny would start and Demarr would be the offensive spark off the bench. I think it's good that Demarr is on the floor along with Deke cos I've seen guys blow by Demarr quite a few times. Demarr is good for getting in a guy's face on a jumpshot. He just needs to work on his lateral movement on D and that should come with playing time.

Posted by MaseInYourFace:

Posted by gunsnewing:

If Mutombo starts then I won't mind starting Demarr over Shandon. If Nazr starts then give me Shandon(and it hurts to say it lol)

well one has to be left off the roster, not just coming off the bench.

you say that because youre thinking of the drop off on defense with nazr youd need shandons d over demarr. the thing is shandons d sucks anyhow, the only reason i think people think of him for his d is because is his offense is so bad.

I love DJ as much as anyone else but at this point I would keep him off the roster for Shandon Anderson. Johnson is usually effective when he gets major minutes and that will not happen in the playoffs. Plus, have you guys seen Johnson play defense? He is just not ready defensively for the playoffs. In the Detroit game, Johnson could not stay with Prince at all. Same case in the Indiana game when Johnson had to guard Artest in the 3rd quarter. This is the playoffs, we are playing against the best. Thats why I would rather have Shandon Anderson on the playoff roster than DeMarr Johnson. Shandon is definitely a better player defensively than DeMarr. DeMarr is just not ready yet. He has come a long way though, so he should not be dissapointed at all if he is not on the playoff roster.

[Edited by - s3231 on 04/12/2004 12:22:21]

Yea I would rather have DeMarr on the roster than Frankie since Frank will probably get no minutes. But I would also rather have Shandon on the roster than DeMarr for defensive purposes. I think we can count on Penny for offense though. He really wants to get more involved and even when he is having a bad shooting night he usually finds a way to get to the line or get other players involved in the offense. LOL I also agree that Dikembe should start to embarass the Nets

[Edited by - s3231 on 04/12/2004 12:54:01]

Posted by EnySpree:

Houston should be left off the playoff roster....

The guy hasn't played and he's going to be a distraction when guys are getting ready to play and the media is constantly asking if he's ready to play....

That's a psychological hit in my opinion....it makes you think you lost before you even play. Houston should seriously be taken off the playoff roster. Regardless of what he's done for the organization or what he makes per year....he's hurt.....If the Knicks want to make noise they gotta get on a roll with the same crew...not shuffling Houston in and out of the line-up.

yeah, but then you talk to someone like Riles and his HUGE mistake of keeping Doc on the IR way back when and you see why it's done. Maybe not for the first round, but he could come back if the Knicks make it any further.