Why does Aminu play so much?

I think the future is Collins starting at the 4 and then playing backup 5 (kinda like how CJ would start at the 2, sub before Dame, then sub in as the backup PG)

 

I don't like the idea of Aminu there. I feel like SF would exacerbate his weaknesses.

 

Aminu is one of our most talented most important players when it comes to winning. I don’t know what to say to someone who can’t see that. He shut down Mirotic the other night. He always ups his game in the playoffs. He’s our best answer on defense to guard Durant, something that is necessary to win a title in this league. His signing has been Neil’s best move.

 

Precisely

 

Jesus Christ you don’t pay attention. Aminu is the king of sneaking in for a clutch rebound.

 

He’s been great when dribbling this year.

 

So in other words he is dribbling less which makes it great. That is not really a slam on Aminu because he plays the 4 and very few "PFs" in this league should ever handle the ball in traffic.

But yes he has driven to the basket a few times and dunked it this year. And he should continue to do that when the opposing players jump out at him at the 3 pt line. He just should never try to dribble in traffic, or drive and pass. If he is attacking the rim in the half court.......just keep going all the way to the basket. Passing while dribbling is not his strength. All he needs to do to help this team is play defense, rebound, take an occasional 3 to see if he is hot, and attack the basket when a lane opens up. That is actually quite a lot so there is no need to try to do more. We have better shooters on this team so whenever possible get them the ball and let them do what they do best.

Every player has a role, it drives me crazy when any player tries to do something they do no excel at. It would be great to have players who can do it all, but very few can.

 

My favorite Aminu play is when he airballs a three when there isn’t a defender within 5 feet of him.

But seriously, I know he’s streaky, but his three point shooting has fallen off a cliff so far. But if you look at his attempts, his best percentages have come when he’s averaged over 4 a game. So as much as I don’t want to see it, he probably should be putting up more shots.

I think it’s just a matter of time before Collins supplants him though.

 

I am also talented at winning.

 

I keep wishing they'd pass the ball to Layman in those circumstances. At least give him a chance to get confidence up.

 

Aminu played an absolutely terrific game last night. Credit where it's due.

 

I was anti chief but changed my opinion completely the opposite of you this season. His one on one defense makes him an asset, as well as his rebounding, and we can live with the few times a game it's him taking the open shot

 

Great is an overstatement..

 

Charlie Sheen, is that you?