You know, it still isn't like it was in the 90's. Not as loud. Still, the fans were great tonight. They really were behind the team all game and urged them on. All the front runners were outside selling their tickets for half off.
Merge with http://sportstwo.com/threads/263109-Buffalo-Bill-Barton-is-sick-wit-it!!!! http://sportstwo.com/threads/263112-Start-Will-Barton
Let Mo Williams go. Give Barton some of Mathew's time and trade C.J. Then sign a pure point guard to move Lillard over to give him more versatility. We win!!
So Barton played well in a game where he probably wasn't scouted quite as well as Mo is and now it's not even close that he is better?
We definitely weren't going to be competitive with Mo playing all those minutes. It's far from a certainty that Barton will be much better beyond this one game, but it's about the only thing we can do that shakes up the series.
He I still a little too out-of-control for me. Looks to get his own shot a bit too much (like Mo), but I do think he makes us a better team than Mo.
Barton still can't shoot a lick. He's good in transition, has good handles and is solid on Defense. Until he develops that outside shot he will not be better than Mo.
Mo's outside shot kinda stinks too, but the difference is, Will won't just randomly shoot it because he thinks he's awesome.
Plus: Will doesn't dribble the ball for 20 seconds. Will doesn't bleed points to the other team. Will is athletic and attacks the rim.
Barton > Wes Matthews At least on offense. Matthews is simply too easy to defend since he's got a limited handles and tends to settle for the 3 FAR too often.
Will Barton > God Will is just happy to be here and finally getting some meaningful minutes. God is high maintenance and requires constant praise. Will Barton > Chuck Norris. OK sorry, that crossed a line. Apologies if I offended anyone. BNM
Except for some young guys behind me who were involved early, but quiet in the second half, the fans around and in front of me on Saturday night were like deaf-mute statues. I was easily the loudest and most involved in my section. Check that: I was the only animated and loud person in my area. My wife didn't appreciate my commentary though. Next time I'm leaving her home and taking my daughter.
LOL. Good post. Will is the man. It's like OMG what is he going to do what is he doing don't do that great play! He was overwhelmed a little on Saturday I think but last night he came up big. I couldn't be happier for him. Will is a guy you just have to pull for.
Oh, yeah: Will Barton > Mo Williams Don't know if I misread Mo on the bench, but the look on his face made me think perhaps Mo thinks so too. Will got scored on like every player, but his defense was about 100X better than Williams. And that is what we've been needing.
