01-04-2021, 05:53 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-04-2021, 05:55 PM by StepBackJay.)
(01-04-2021, 05:34 PM)cow Wrote: The Powell bashing is justified at this point. Powell was unplayable yesterday. He air balled two (2!) lay ups. I'll give you the fact that we don't have better options but boy oh boy is he a bummer. Our entire front court doesn't rebound and unless we fix that issue, New York is going to be very happy with the outcome of our season.
I am not a Powell superfan or anything but I do think he will do better as the season progresses. He is still rusty but actually moves around better than I expected. I think pairing him with DFS in the starting lineup is crazy and won't last. When KP is back I expect Powell to be moved to the bench. It's also noticeable that Powell has not been in the closing lineups when it's "win" time. I don't think Powell on this team is a major problem except for Rick's blind devotion to him no matter the circumstances.
All that being said I think THJ is a bigger more immediate problem. THJ is being relied upon too much. I realize KP & Luka were out and will both be back soon but I don't want THJ taking big shots in the playoffs. He needs to get moved this year or he will be a liability.
(01-04-2021, 05:13 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: I don't see him saying this. I see him saying get a player, even if he is on the same level as THJ in what he does that switches the skillsets to a player that can make plays for himself and others to go with who we have on the roster currently. I keep saying this, but DRose with his skillset would do wonders on this team IMO.
I would love D Rose if we can get him.