Game 2 adjustments

Montero has 1st round talent but when I watch him play it's like he's got no brains. I'd caution on using him unless the game is out of reach but long term I would like to keep him because I think there's something we can work with here. I trust our player development staff.

 

Fun fact, Moe Harkless is a month younger than Montero.

 

We have a 22 yr old (vet) starting and playing about 30 mpg at multiple positions in Round 2 of the playoffs.

That's what's fun about it.

No brainer that we keep him.

 

I really like Harkless, but I just have a tough time seeing him as a starting 3 unless the 4 and 5 can both shoot threes. He really needs a consistent jumpshot. I love that he tries to dunk everything inside.

 

When we were starting Aminu/Vonleh/Plumlee I thought we needed two new starters at those three positions. I'm not sure if Harkless can count as a "new starter" at SF, but it would at least be a step in the right direction. I'm hopeful that with a summer of work he can become a decent enough shooter. But Aminu/Vonleh/Plumlee are all far too limited in what they contribute - definitely need two complete players and then the third guy should be fine.

Plumlee has shown the most promise, so new SF/PF would make the most sense. The problem is there aren't many good (available) SFs...which is why I hope Harkless is able to take a leap next season.

 

I think you just need one of them (Center or PF) not necessarily both. That is assuming Harkless continues to improve and get his own 3 pt percentage up around 35%. Ideally Vonleh can be that PF. But there is also a chance a front line of Harkless, Plums and Leonard could work for stretches. (Leonard playing PF on offense and C on defense)

 

He's tough and can handle the ball quite well - I'd much rather see more of him and less of Aminu.

 

Vonleh's range is all theoretical. When we got him he was touted as an outside shooter, but has displayed no such touch in a year of playing time. Don't know if something is wrong with his shot or if the coaches are working with him to tweak his release. Looks like he's trying to get it off quicker but he's bricks a lot of shots really badly off the side of the rims.

 

If you start Plumlee in the front court you have to pair him up with some size, because otherwise we have no rim protector.

Can't see us winning a title without a real rim protector.

 

Seriously, though. We gotta lock Moe in a gym with a rebounder and shooting coach. If he can consistently hit 35% from 3, he is our SFotF.

 

This is my biggest complaint about the NBA. Rules are rules, and should be enforced regardless of who's who. Or is it who's whom? Whom's who?

 

Very raw.... but compared to almost every time Aminu starts to dribble or makes a pass under pressure, at least Luis had ability in that area. Plus he has a better outside shot.
Totally unproven but at least has the skills to work with. Aminu just can't dribble and that doesn't look to be improving. It Al is over-matched, at least look at other options with different skills.