I like Armon from a long term perspective, but what he really needs is a better defined offensive system where he can actually use pick and rolls (the operative word being pick) and has some players around him who can shoot worth a damn. As it is nobody is respecting Dante, Rudy or even Batum now, so defenses collapse on him or pressure him at the top of the key ... and really the bottom line is that he's forcing things that aren't there, he's just too green and hasn't been able to adjust to the adjustments that opponents have made on him now that he's in the scouting report.
You know I keep hearing about this awesome defense Armon plays. Last I looked the bench was outscored 41-10 last night. Is that defense making up for the lack of offense that comes with it?
My initial response to "bench Armon" was... in favor of whom? But... presumably Patty Mills is on the team for a reason, right? Maybe it's time to give him some minutes and see if he can bring an offensive spark to a team that so badly needs one. Ed O.
From hearing him speak since training camp, IMO he is a quick learner and student of the game. IF were gonna be loosing all these games I'm all for him garnering experience, I think his handles and composure are worth developing.
You do know that the main point of that trade was the Peja contract, right? So - he's Bayless with longer arms, who fouls a bit less and plays solid defense?
My thoughts are that if this team really is about to embark on a rebuilding project after they (presumably) fire Nate, then give both of them as many minutes as they can handle, but I still think Armon has a better chance to stick because of his D.
I have seen Armon is currently at 40% for 3's while patty is at 20% and FG% in general is about the same. However, Patty is at 2.3 A/TO while patty is at 1.2. I'd agree, keep playing Armon. Patty against the teams over .500 and Armon in games with teams under .500.
