Hawks 103, Bobcats 87
CHARLOTTE – Greeting, all. A pretty satisfying win for all you Hawks fans, I imagine. One night after a complete flop, the Hawks win without Al Horford, Marvin Williams and Josh Powell, on the back end of a back-to-back against a team that is starting to show some life.
– Joe Johnson continues to roll. After a nine-point effort against New Orleans, he goes 12 for 18 for 32 points. While it looked like they did a little more isolation than normal, a lot of it appeared kind easy for him tonight, with the exception of the bump he took near the end of the second half. He says it might be a bruise. He had a leg-length compression sock on the leg after the game. He was glad the team won’t have to play again till Wednesday to let him heal up.
– You all probably know better, but that’s the best I’ve seen Zaza Pachulia play this season, particularly in the second half. He went to the basket better than usual and showed some touch. I must confess, I was dubious when Larry Drew said he was putting Zaza in the lineup to give the team some offensive punch, but he came through.
– Charlotte fell right in the trap when the Hawks went zone in the middle of the third quarter. They went 2-for-9 in the midst of a Hawks’ 17-4 run that put the game away. There were misses from 23 feet, 26, 16, 20 and 17 feet by Gerald Wallace (6-7), Boris Diaw (6-8), Stephen Jackson (6-8) and Gerald Henderson (6-5). They were makeable shots, but I’m going to presume they could have gotten better had they worked at it a little more.
“For the most part our energy was there, but once our shots stopped falling and they started making shots, the energy level and the spirits just kind of dropped a little bit,” Wallace said. “I think that was the turning point of the game and they took over from there.”
– I’ll say this – Charlotte missed a lot of open jump shots. Maybe that’s just what the Bobcats do, but I think the Hawks dodged a bit of a bullet.
– A DNP for Jeff Teague. The team was shorthanded – albeit more with the bigs than with guards – and he didn’t get in. I don’t know if it was a message, but it was a little peculiar that Jordan Crawford got squeezed into the game at the end and Teague did not. Didn’t get a chance to talk to Drew. In January, Teague’’s gotten four DNP’s.
“If you get in there, you’d better do what you can do,” he said. “If he doesn’t put me in, I’ll cheer for my teammates and hopefully they’ll do well.”
– Good night for Mike Bibby. He was 5-for-10 from the floor and showed some spark driving to the basket a few times.
“I’ve been in the league long enough to know that there’s going to be some good nights and there’s going to be some bad nights,” he said. “Last night was a bad night all the way around. It happens, not to that extreme as it did, but it does happen. We followed it up with a good win and now everybody’s back.”
– Hawks are 4-0 in the red uniforms this year. Seventh different starting lineup this year. Despite Johnson missing nine games, Crawford missing six, Horford missing two, Williams missing 15 and Mo Evans missing eight, the Hawks are one game behind their pace from last year, when they had near perfect health.
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Rufus1
January 24th, 2011
12:08 pm
LD wants a Derrick Fisher kind of PG and that means JC2 would be his preffered choice…. BUT HOW DO YOU TELL YOUR GM THAT I WANT TO TRADE YOUR FUTURE PG, THAT I PROMISED TO DEVELOP.
KevinM
January 24th, 2011
12:22 pm
Shaun Powell did a very fair writeup of this team
http://www.nba.com/reportcard/midseason/2011/hawks/
Do we really believe the Hawks are 18th in offense, (3rd or 4th last year), and 8th in defense?
That B they received is only as good as the Knicks…..we have done a worse job than any team above us in the East.
KevinM
January 24th, 2011
12:32 pm
Rufus, do we really have a Derek Fisher type PG? Fisher does man up on defenders, unlike any 1/2 PG, 1/2 man we have now….he is so much more than concrete boot Bibby…
Think LD is asking for an outsider to fill that role going forward? We do see the Teague writing on the wall.
Worldwide Clyde
January 24th, 2011
12:38 pm
How can Teague assume a leadership position when he only gets to play once every week?
We shoot too many jumpers. We need people that can penetrate and score easy points.
Rufus1
January 24th, 2011
12:47 pm
KevinM
No we don’t have a DFisher, but that is what LD wants.
He is either hoping JC1 becomes a better PG and defender or next year will be all about JC2. Teague not getting 15min a night doesn’t make any sense, because Bibby will be worn down by the end of the season…Bibby is starting to miss a lot of wide open shots…LEGS!
ag
January 24th, 2011
12:52 pm
After I saw Teague in that Boston game, I said the kid could play. I have seen it in flashes both seasons. You can’t play well on the bench. Joe and Jamal will shot us in and out of games, but if Teague misses a shot or makes a TO, he is out of the game.
PLAY JEFF TEAGUE
ag
January 24th, 2011
12:58 pm
During crunch time, I would rather have Bibby in the game, but quarter 1 – 3, play the young guy. We got blown out by NO and Teague did not get in until the 4th quarter. Bibby was 0-7 in 19 minutes with one assist.(okay so Teague was 0-8 in scrub time but grabbed 2 rbs 3ast and 1 block). He does so much more than Bibby, who basically shots 3’s.
cp
January 24th, 2011
1:09 pm
I will agree about a guy playing well then getting dnp’s . I remember venting on the blog when Law was here about how he would have a game where he would play well then you would not see him for about 4 games then he would come in a game and only play 5 minutes. I think it was the Warriors game one year where Law had like 6 dimes in the first half then saw no pt in the second…When Jamal was hurt and Teague wasn’t deferring to anybody the dude played well. He has showed that when he does gets minutes he can contribute to this team….I imagine that its hard to stay in a rhythm if you play 10 minutes one night get a few dnp’s then play 6 minutes the next time you are put in a game. Like I have said before, Teague has shown flashes but he is still raw. Bibby only has one more year on his deal and there was talk about Bibby being fatigued a few weeks ago and its not even the All star break yet. He has been playing a lot of minutes and around playoff time I wouldn’t be shocked if Bibby looks tired again. At some point LD has to get Teague ready or they need to find another pg and find one ASAP… LD just has to let the dude play through his mistakes or tell Sund to get him somebody else.
Rufus1
January 24th, 2011
1:41 pm
I beginning to LD did draft HIS PG…JC2
If you think about it, JC2 is a Bibby clone. A lead guard in college, who was a bigtime shot maker…That was Bibby and JC2’s college careers.
That would explain why when Jc2 comes in the game he runs the PG and he is a perfect fit with an offense that doesn’t need a true PG.
Confidence- is the key to all great players.
Woodson destoyed Law’s confidence and we see the results.
LD is destroying Teague’s confidence with the same method of inconsistant play.
Rufus1
January 24th, 2011
1:42 pm
“I beginning to think LD did draft HIS PG…JC2″
SteveW
January 24th, 2011
2:16 pm
We’re told Teague is not a leader, so he doesn’t play. But then we are told we don’t need a leader at PG in LD’s offense anyway. Huh? LD is not playing Teague because of his old school ways, plain and simple. Hope he doesn’t destroy him.
SteveW
January 24th, 2011
2:17 pm
And if JC2 leapfrog’s Teague, and probably already has, LD may “punish” him then, and the circle continues.
drmaryb (*_*)
January 24th, 2011
2:21 pm
Soft -Serve!
What’s with all this fragile psyche, soft stuff? Poor little Basketball players who crumble, ball up and die from that mean ole’ coach who stole their little confidence!
_________________________
OMG! Are these players that pitiful? All you got to do is nail a millionaire’s azz to a bench and he loses his balls? Like I said, “This is a grown man’s business.”
Put these little puppies back up on the porch.
I’d rather watch The Dream! They have more heart and game!
SteveW
January 24th, 2011
2:25 pm
Ok blog people, it’s beginning to look like it may be ATL and Orlando in the 1st round of the playoffs. I know alot can happen between now and then, but that is a very realistic scenario.
Let’s suppose that Orlando has homecourt advantage. The Hawks finish let’s say 52-30. Orlando wins this 1st round series in 6, but with the Hawks playing much tougher. Are the Hawks a success this season or not in that scenario?
SteveW
January 24th, 2011
2:26 pm
Drmaryb – With rare exceptions, you are right about the Dream
KWB
January 24th, 2011
2:40 pm
Coach Drew is being short sighted on the Hawks future and should take a look at the other teams who allowed the young point guards to grow. Biddy would be a great back-up/mentor to help Teague grow into that lead role.
Come on Coach Drew, the future is JT because he can break down the opposing team’s inside defense and will only get better if he plays now! Bibby doesn’t have the speed to attack the other teams interior defense and Jamal is looking to score if he gets into the middle.
I think JT could be one of the elite PG in the east if you wake-up and see how he’s going to benefit you in the future.
Our team looks very familiar to last year’s team and your new O needs a new leader on the floor or you’ll be in the same boat as your predecessor. You’ll win the first round and be gone in the second because you’ll face a PG lead his team to the next round.
By the way, when are you planning to get Josh to shut-up and play ball. I watched him crying to the refs against the Hornets instead of getting back on defense!!! He’s a great talent, but doesn’t understand what it takes to go to the next level. Does he get a pass from the Coach because he’s a so called superstar? Real superstars don’t leave their teammates hanging.
drmaryb (*_*)
January 24th, 2011
2:49 pm
Drew future ends in 1.5 seasons, in about 18 months. The owners gave him a contract that says WIN now, there is no future. I guess, the next Coach will get a developmental contract.
JeJe
January 24th, 2011
2:52 pm
There are QBs in the NFL who play through half a season with one healthy knee.
Marvin Williams has been out 4 weeks with a bruised back
LOL!!!!!
JeJe
January 24th, 2011
2:53 pm
“Are the Hawks a success this season or not in that scenario?”
We’ve been to the 2nd round 2 years in a row.
How can losing in the 1st round be a success?
Are you serious?
SteveW
January 24th, 2011
3:06 pm
JeJe – You could make an arguement that you played Orlando better, so even if you lose in the 1st round, your better.
The Truth
January 24th, 2011
3:07 pm
MC: Marvin Williams (back) cleared for contact. Joe Johnson (knee) and Josh Smith (knee) sat out today, expected to return Tues
Ken Strickland
January 24th, 2011
3:09 pm
RAMON-Didn’t Bibby underachieve during the same preseason that Teague and every other Hawk player went through?
BIG RAY-When LDrew stated he was going to give Teague every chance to unseat Bibby as our starting PG, wasn’t this opportunity to surplant Bibby suppose to take place during TRAINING CAMP and PRESEASON? And with the inconsistency and low production he had last yr, and the willingness of LDrew to give Teague a chance to unseat him, he definitely needed to have a strong training camp.
How can training camp and preseason be trivialized when each yr players make NBA rosters, and get cut, based on their training camp and preseason performances? Look, during the playoffs, we can’t hide or neutralize Bibby’s DEF liabilities, especially his inability to defend the pick and roll. We are particularily vulnerable against the pick and roll when both JCollins and Bibby are involved.
The team would be better served if LDrew used Teague and Bibby(OFF/DEF) in matchup situations the way we use Horford and Twin. When you look at the teams that will most likely make the playoffs, the Heat is the only team that won’t lkely take full advantage of Bibby. The Magic, Bulls, Knicks, Celtics, Pacers, and possibly the Bucks, definitely have the PG’s to take full advantage of him. Unless a trade is forthcoming, Teague is our only option.
Bibby is waaaay past the point of developing the attributes needed to effectively defend the pick and roll, and replacing him with Jamal isn’t an option either. I agree with your assessment of LDrew’s OFF system, which is tailor made for Bibby. It’s designed to move the ball, not just the player, towards the basket. I believe Teague can match or exceed Bibby’s 10PPG and 4APG if given anywhere near his 30MPG, along with much better DEF. This is no longer about Teague getting a chance to start. It’s about LDrew’s sudden unwillingness to give him the consistent mins and opportunities he needs to develop and become a consistent contributor, now that he’s 100% healthy.
SteveW
January 24th, 2011
3:19 pm
Let’s develop Guards by Larry Drew:
Let’s see, we’ll put JC2 in for 1 game the entire month of December. Any chance he get’s squeezed in for a couple of minutes a 15 pt win against NJ at home? Nope. Playing time in a 16 pt loss @ San Antonio? Nope. How about a 14 pt win at home against Indy? No, why would I let him in the last 2 minutes, we may lose. We lost by 23 @ Detroit any playing time the last 4 or 5 minutes? Are you kidding? A 14 pt win @ home against the NBA’s worst team, the Cavs? Why would I play him a couple of minutes there? A 15 pt. win @ Milwaukee? The kid may blow the lead in the last 2 minutes of the game. Stranger things have happened! But I will play him a total of 10 minutes in 10 games in January, besides the historic loss to New Orleans, and that will make people think I’m developing him. It’s all part of my master plan.
SteveW
January 24th, 2011
3:22 pm
Anybody remember Brandon Jennings vs. Bibby last year? How about Jameer and Arenas against Bibby this season? Rose vs Bibby? How about Rondo against Bibby? Felton vs. Bibby? Augustin vs. Bibby?
Section 303
January 24th, 2011
3:25 pm
SteveW, that’s an interesting question. My answer: I don’t think so. If the Hawks lose in the 1st round, even to Orlando, it would be a failure. At somepoint, the Hawks have to beat one of the big dogs in the East during the postseason. If not, then all of the games and all of our talk was for nothing.
Section 303
January 24th, 2011
3:27 pm
By the way….guys, have you seen our home schedule for the month of March. There are going to be some great games at the Highlight Factory. I just hope the Hawks survive the long road trip at the end of February.
Big Ump
January 24th, 2011
3:27 pm
drmaryb
Your 2:21pm post, I couldn’t said it any better. You don’t babysit professional ball players. Like I said before if a coach make you lose your confidence in yoursel, then you in the wrong business.
Grandad
January 24th, 2011
3:34 pm
The blog has degenerated into a mélange of razzmatazz
concerning willy-nilly.
* Big Ray *
Great Post and terrific point about D.Fisher.
Another great point about -only- needing a lead guard!
Where is all the criticism of LD coming from?
He has yet to lose a play-off game?
Concerning his playing time for certain players:
Jason Collins is thriving in his role.
I’ve heard alot of you folks commend LD on using Match-ups
to our advantage.
What? It’s okay for Jason and not for Josh Powell or teague?
D.Wilkins is thrilled to just wear the uniform! Send Powell packing!
LD’s formula is working.
Big Ray is RIGHT…our guards must be able to shoot in this offense.
Think ORL and their offense & how much difficulty we had due to the
fact we had to cover all their shooters last season during the
play-offs.
Last point – for all MB’s percieved defensive liabilities,
we are 8th in the [whole] NBA in defense with Bibby playing
the 3rd most min on the team.
Ra'mon
January 24th, 2011
3:49 pm
Ken, its about the point of the game that they played. If Teague got most of his minutes after the first quarter. Its a great chance it was against back up PGs and not starters. Either way, the other game I saw something in Teague’s attitude that just wasn’t healthy for a point guard to have. You could tell he was moody and grumpy. I was one who believed that he should get at least 10 minutes every night, and no DNP. Every one talks about Josh, Marvin, Al, and Josh C been given a lot of time to play through their mistakes. But at those times we were a lottery team, not a top seeded playoff team two season in a row. When Lawson comes in for Denver, you instantly know he’s in the game by his play. When Teague comes in, it takes a second to even realize it.
Ra'mon
January 24th, 2011
3:51 pm
I’m telling you guys, the issue isn’t with LD on the PG situation, its with Sund. Bibby, Teague, and JC1 part time is not the answer to the kind of pg play you want leading you to the ECF.
dukester
January 24th, 2011
4:04 pm
*yawns* O well whats up fellow hawks fans. Well it really dont matter who we have at PG until we get a center we are doomed. Especially being a poor jump shooting team that takes a ton of jumpers. Better have a rebounder and somebody to plug that lane. But whatever go hawks
Big Ray
January 24th, 2011
4:07 pm
KevinM ,
No, read my post again. I said that the issue doesn’t end (or even begin) with Jeff Teague. I made some very pointed comments about the organization. You must have missed them. To me, they are the bigger issue.
SteveW ,
We can agree to disagree, no sweat. I don’t know where you get the idea that Teague has a better jumper than Jordan Crawford. Hell, it doesn’t even look better. I agree that Jordan is certainly more aggressive. Isn’t that part of the game, part of being a pro ball player?
Jordan comes into the game and goes right after it. Teague comes into the game and goes after it sometimes, but not others. How exactly is he more talented?
Ken ,
I’ve watched Teague. He isn’t doing what he did in the preseason. He goes in, misses jumpers. Goes in, turns the ball over. Goes in….it’s different when the bright lights are on.
Yes, Bibby is slowing down. Yes, Bibby has issues defending (yet, the effort is there, and you have to admit, it’s better than it ever has been). Teague is the best “quick” on-ball defender. But is he shutting opposing pgs down? What does he do on the other end of the floor?
Also, I agree that there have been times this season where Teague has played well and LD hasn’t rewarded him with more playing time. But I can only count on a few. In fact, I had a time space like that last season where Teague responded well. Probably the same number of games.
Tell me: what is Teague doing so well that LD is absolutely rotten over not playing him for?
Bro’….I’ve been holding out for this guy for so long. But I’m done. He’s either an example of another not so great pick, or he’s a guy who takes 3 or 4 years to develop.
If it’s the former, we blame management. If it’s the latter, WTF are we getting on Drew for in year 2 of the guy’s development?
Or are you telling me Teague is/should be starter material right now?
Big Ray
January 24th, 2011
4:23 pm
Grandad ,
Thanks for understanding. Of course, you have a great deal more knowledge about the game than I do, so it’s no surprise.
terrell
January 24th, 2011
4:28 pm
4 road wins away from matching last years TOTAL.
kwooden1
January 24th, 2011
5:08 pm
I have to agree with Northclyde on Teague’s defensive, he hasn’t been much better than Bibby the last month, so it makes it hard to leave Bibby’s %50 3pt shooting on the bench. LD, is try to win games right now and Teague’s going to have to fight for his minutes. Him and Crawford, didn’t do much in their minutes against the Hornets, even though it was a blowout. Those guys had an opportunity and ended up wasting it, I don’t think that’s fair, but it is what is. I think Jeff needs to come in the game and attack the opposing PG, that will get the attention of the coaches. The HAWKS will probably end up signing Damien for the rest of the year because of his defensive. (also Marvin’s pron to injury) Jeff needs to develop a role on the team, like Damien has.
Sy Update:
Papa has started the last 4 games and is averaging double figures. From what I’ve seen online, his shot has looked a lot better and he’s much more confortable with the flow of the game. Looks like the D-League is actually doing some D.
GO HAWKS!!
drmaryb (*_*)
January 24th, 2011
5:10 pm
Charles Barkley said this his 1st year on TNT:
“Good teams win at home and play .500 on the road, they defend with their life and rebound the ball. You can not win without the ball!”
Rufus1
January 24th, 2011
5:10 pm
Thank Terrell for the bright side.
Positive 15 wins on the road Tied for the best in the NBA. 8th in the league on defense. 4th in the league in ast.
drmaryb (*_*)
January 24th, 2011
5:15 pm
Rufus1
Thanks for those ‘nimbers’. Very good stats right there. This is a really good disjointed team. Not to mention playing through severe injuries.
Marvin sat out way too long for a bruised back – or was it his ego?
ag
January 24th, 2011
5:16 pm
Teague should start
Truthspitter
January 24th, 2011
5:20 pm
Bottom line is the Hawks have to make a trade involving a impact point guard. Nash, Harris, maybe even A. Miller, Marvin for Miller (Portland) is a real possibilty because their salaries match and we need a legitimate point guard even if he’s long in the tooth and they a SF.
If Teague, we can be kept great, but he should not be deal breaker.
KevinM
January 24th, 2011
5:26 pm
Teague should be playing ’some’. What that definition is? Well, I would hope as much as his talent allows…..for the investment, I would think he would be getting 25mpg at this stage.
He is taking up a roster slot as the ‘backup’ PG if there is such a designation. He should be able to run with the core also.
You know how Bibby stays in a game? No foul trouble….which also means no chances taken, no defensive denials on the wing, etc. When was the last time you heard Bibby was in foul trouble? HAHA
Rufus, JC1 isn’t going to improve his defense. He is now being viewed as a hired gun, and will look for his next employer soon enough.
I guess Sund and the ASG think they can replace Flip with JC1 and JC1 with JC2…does that sound like you are building for a championship run?
SteveW, I view the Hawks based on if they get through the 2nd round as a successful year. They have been together so long, injuries nor new coach nor anything else should be an excuse. Would anyone be surprised if Smoove/JJ come out and say, “we don’t know what happened; we felt like we were ready”.
I am sure Marvin has his supporters here, but they are far and few….for a guy who was to be out 4 games, his value erodes more and more every week. I can’t wait for his defensive presence to make us a contender again!
Come next game vs. the Celtics, I think we will get a full does of Shaq/Perkins/Ergen/Big Baby and show this city what this team is missing. The only mistake I see the Celtics making this year was signing another fragile stiff, J.O’Neal.
Rufus1
January 24th, 2011
5:40 pm
new blog
Tommie
January 24th, 2011
5:40 pm
The Hawks get no national media coverage because the team is bland and has no personalities. JJ, Al, Jamal, and either Josh to a degree do not appeal to the fans of the game let alone outside of it.
Trade Jamal for Nash create a buzz then trade for Kaman. The Hawks have the pieces to make both trades without given up the real core of JJ, Al, and Josh. The team becomes chic,hip,and relavent with this new lineup.
Jamal, Teague, Mo, and Marvin have not improved the team to compete for a championship so why not involve them in efforts to win. Also use the 1st round pick.
Make the team interesting and relavent, please!
JeJe
January 24th, 2011
5:41 pm
Some QBs played a season with one leg.
Marvin has missed 4 weeks with a bruised back. LOL
KevinM
January 24th, 2011
5:42 pm
JeJe, haha, not Cutler…that injury of his looks lame at this point.
Is Marvin as mentally fragile as Jay?
Sautee
January 24th, 2011
6:35 pm
SteveW,
If Larry Brown is such a PG killer, then wtf explains Chauncey Billups, who blossomed under Larry Brown from a journeyman PG to a solid All-Pro?
And did he “ruin” Allen Iverson at Philly?
How about Mark Jackson in Indiana? Did Brown “kill” his career?
Larry Brown as PG killer is a hugely wrong characterization, IMO. If you want to say that his system failed to bring out the best in Felton and Augustine, ok, I’ll buy that. But look at the PGs this man has coached. No way has he been a PG killer.
You are not giving the coaches nearly enough credit for any improvements and ALL of the blame for the players’ faults.
But if Teague could play anywhere CLOSE to Billups, Iverson, or Mark Jackson, then I don’t think you’d see LD “holding him back”. Most of what’s holding Teague back is within himself.
Samuel
January 25th, 2011
9:07 am
Why are we still talking about Jeff “freeking” Teague. It’s pretty simple as to why he’s not playing. He can’t shoot. Last time I checked that was the name of the game. Other than John Wall, name me another guard in the league who shoots as poorly as Jeff Teague? That’s the bottom line here so why waste all this time talking about it.
Ken Strickland
January 25th, 2011
11:35 am
BIG RAY-The question should be, what isTeague doing so badly that he can’t even be considered for any meaningful mins during garbage time? It seems weird to me that we can criticize Teague for not playing shutdown DEF, and often use it as justification for not wanting to see him play more, while at the same time completely glossing over BIbby’s MATADOR DEF. If you want to see more consistency and production from Teague, give him more consistency and mins to develop and produce.
JJ and Jamal both struggled after returning from their injuries, and we lost a gm or 2 as a result. If we had been stupid enough to use their struggles as an excuse to reduce their mins and yo yo them in and out of the lineup, do you think they’d be as productive as they’ve been lately, or would we be getting more of what we got from them immediately after their return?
If LDrew had to give these 2 seasoned and very talented veteran players consistent mins and opportunities to regain their form after returning from injuries, even if it meant risking a few losses, why in the hell would anyone expect a young, talented and extremely inexperienced player like team to require anything different? This is especially puzzling when you consider his development would solve our biggest need. Virtually every Eastern Conference team that will make the playoffs will have a PG that can blow by Bibby at will. A CHAIN IS NO STRONGER THAN IT’S WEAKEST LINK, and Bibby is our weakest link, both on OFF and DEF.
If LDrew thinks he can he can have more success in the playoffs using gimmicks and his MOTION OFF to compensate for Bibby’s offensive and defensive liabilities, he’s as mistaken as Woodson was. And you’re correct about Bibby giving much more effort, but it’s results that count, and we’re not getting much, especially on a consistent basis. I doubt if Teague will ever equal Bibby as a long range shooter, but can anyone name anything else Bibby does well that Teague couldn’t equal or surpass if given the mins and support?
And before any of you bring up the turnover issue, just look at the highest rated PG’s with high assists, and you’ll see they are among the leaders in turnovers as well. When you limit your ball handling, penetration, play the PG position as conservatively as Bibby does, and generate only 4APG in 30+MPG, you can’t help but have a low turnover ratio.
Samuel
January 25th, 2011
3:12 pm
Also, LD has figured out that Teague is not all that great on defense either and is too timid to show any leadership on the floor. So what reason would he play?
Ken Strickland
January 25th, 2011
6:08 pm
SAMUEL-So what you’re saying is, since Teague isn’t all that great on DEF, as you put it, it’s in the best interest of the team to keep him firmly glued to the bench and play a far worse DEF player? And all of this crap about Teague being too timid and lacking leadership is a bunch of BS. Just because he doesn’t go about his business in a manner that suits some of you doesn’t mean he can’t get it done. There have been no shortage of distractors who’ve had the same to say about JJ.
1-WHY IN THE HELL IS TEAGUE’S DEF BEING CALLED INTO QUESTION AND NOT BIBBY’S?
2-WHY IN THE HELL IS TEAGUE EXPECTED TO PLAY WITH WRECKLESS ABANDON, AND NOT BIBBY?
4-WHY IN HELL IS TEAGUE’S SHOOTING ABILITY A MAJOR ISSUE, AND NOT BIBBY’S INABILITY TO PENETRATE, OR GO BELOW THE 3PT LINE WITH THE BALL IN HIS HAND?
3-WHY ARE TEAGUE’S ALLEDGED SHORTCOMINGS CONSIDERED ENOUGH TO KEEP HIM FROM GETTING MINS, YET EVERYONE WANTED JCOLLINS TO BECOME A PERMANENT STARTER, EVEN THOUGH HE DOESN’T SCORE, REBOUND WELL, BLOCK SHOTS, OR PROVIDE GOOD HELP DEF?
WHERE’S THE LOGIC?