Blazers Links: Can Mo Williams and Damian Lillard Continue Playing Together?

http://blogs.columbian.com/blazer-banter/2014/01/31/blazers-links-can-mo-williams-and-damian-lillard-continue-playing-together/

 

I'd like to see Mo go personally.

 

These statistics don't necessarily show that Mo is bad; it just shows that playing Mo and Damian together may not be a good idea. I said 6 weeks ago that they either needed to figure out how to make this combination work or else cut Mo's time on the court back so that he only plays without Damian

 

I like Mo the man... not too fond of Mo the player.

 

Quoted for truth.

 

If he was consistent on offense I would have no problem with him. If he could be counted on to score 12-14 points a night off the bench, I could overlook the horrible turnovers, the dribbling, and the stupid shots.... but he doesn't. He'll have one really good game and then two or three really bad ones. So not only is he streaky, but that's in addition to the bad passes and stupid shot selection.

 

More truth.

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Oddly enough, over the last ten games, Mo has probably the best +/- per minute of the whole team. Meanwhile, Batum's is the lowest of the starters.

 

Should've signed Shaun Livingston...

Is there any site that gives comparative stats for when Lillard is playing PG and when he's off the ball? That would be interesting.

 

Stotts used to bring in Mo for Lillard. He made a rotational change at some point and now brings in Mo for Wes.

I thought it was a good change because it gives Lillard more PT in his first run and allows him a longer chance to find his rhythm. But maybe going back to playing Mo with Wes in the first sub rotation might spark Lillard

 

WTF?

A discussion of how to make the team better and it is not hi-jacked by lengthy rants, scornful insults and "our record is X - Y so neener-neener!".

Damn those Mods!

 

Back on subject.

Our starters thrive off of ball movement. When things are going well, the ball rarely touches the court. Mo is not a natural fit for that style. He is a ball-stopper and dribbler.

Mo isn't going to conform to Dame - and do we really want Dame to conform to Mo?

 

Mo does one thing this team needs, he speeds up the tempo off the bench. Another thing he does is to be a great locker room guy and a vocal guy on the court. He makes mistakes just like any player but just when you think Mo's turned the ball over or missed a shot, he'll hit two clutch shots to tie up the game and swing the momentum. What he brings as a 6 man to this squad doesn't always show up on a stat sheet and we pay him peanuts compared to the Jason Terrys of the league. It's not like we traded a starter for him you know. All the rookies and sophmores on the team praise his sharing of knowledge and LaMarcus credits Mo with changing his own leadership outlook. They say the same thing about Earl Watson. Mo is not to blame for Damian's slump. Bottom line is, Stotts knows what he's doing here folks. A lot of turnovers come from guys in the post who are not ready or able to handle a pass as well. The guy who passes the ball gets the turnover stat but the guy who wasn't ready for it or couldn't handle it does not.

 

Ha, ha. I was reading along, biding my time, waiting to post this: It's refreshing to be able to read a basketball discussion that includes criticism of a player, without posters getting flamed out of their socks.

I like it.

 

It's early, those folks aren't awake yet

 

The way I look at it is that Mo Williams is better than having no bench at all. If we can unload him for a better backup pg then kudos to our gm. But for right now, Mo is all we got. Would you all like to cut Mo and re-sign Nolan Smith? I didn't think so.

 

No one advocated such silliness so quit with your strawman argument. Especially when there's a whole thread about getting Andre Miller back.

 

Well not everyone agrees with a Mo for Dre swap. I personally like Mo over Dre due to his ability to space the floor.

 

I haven't read the Miller thread, but I wouldn't want Miller over Mo. I don't think Miller fits the Blazer's game plan and fear he could be more destructive than beneficial.

I'll go read the thread and see if I change my mind . .

 

Word. These stats show the defense is bad with the two together on the court. Shocker.