Has Sasha played himself up to the Mid-Level?

What other needs do you feel this team needs Huvey?

 

I agree we will need a PG who can defend and it's a shame we don't have a draft pick this year because Kyle Weaver out of Washington State was made for the Triangle.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brian @ May 26 2008, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shapecity @ May 26 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree we will need a PG who can defend and it's a shame we don't have a draft pick this year because Kyle Weaver out of Washington State was made for the Triangle.</div>
We still have our second round pick this year. But anyways, it doesn't really matter, if we like someone well enough, there are always teams out there willing to sell their second round pick. We can always buy one if it came down to it. Or, if you'd like, we could always swing a trade with some team like the Grizzlies, maybe Pau Gasol for Javaris Crittenton (young up and coming point guard), Kwame Brown (expiring, should give us more flexibility to resign Sasha), rights to Marc Gasol, and the 28th overall pick. We could snatch him up there
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No.

 

And nMg, you're making the point about Sasha being on the court during crunch time..it's not going to happen when we are healthy, unless Phil puts him in for Fisher.

When healthy during crunch time: Fisher, Kobe, Odom, Gasol, Bynum.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brian @ May 26 2008, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>So you trust Lamar in clutch situations now Mamba? My prefered lineup, when healthy:

Fisher Sasha Kobe Gasol Bynum</div>

Huge flaw in this lineup is no one else could create off the dribble.

 

Just because Lamar is sometimes trouble in the clutch doesn't mean Phil sits hi. Phil likes to play Lamar in the clutch because of his skills. He isn't going to sit Odom for Sasha. You can also make the argument that Phil would put Luke in before Sasha.

 

I'm not saying Luke is a better player than Sasha, by any means. I hate Luke in the clutch.

However, Phil has some weird obsession with Walton's "basketball I.Q."

 

If I had it my way, when healthy, my rotation would be 10 players.

Fisher, Farmar
Kobe, Sasha
Odom, Ariza
Gasol, Turiaf
Bynum, Mbenga!!!!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Mamba @ May 26 2008, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Just because Lamar is sometimes trouble in the clutch doesn't mean Phil sits hi. Phil likes to play Lamar in the clutch because of his skills. He isn't going to sit Odom for Sasha. You can also make the argument that Phil would put Luke in before Walton.</div>

I didn't realize we cloned him. LOL

 

LMFAO! Shape got me!

I meant Luke before Sasha, I think they got that. Nice catch, Shape. You're on your game, today.

 

I have to admit, I feel a little bad about bashing Luke after reading the LA Times article about his father's health. It's hard to compartmentalize those feelings no matter who you are.

Luke played well for us in the Denver series, but was exposed against Utah in a bad way. He was completely man-handled by Matt Harpring in the series and intimidation got the best of him.

I've noticed Luke has been the ball movement killer in the Spurs series. When the ball swings to him he's holding onto it and isn't confident in his decision making. He's even struggling inbounding the ball and looks out of whack.

In the article it mentioned Luke was over sensitive about people comparing him to his dad, or making cracks about his dad. He's only been able to make light of those jokes and comparison this season.

Now he has to adjust to not having his dad around and watching old Bill struggle to even stand anymore.