Now that i read this i don't like it. Except for Hood that bench unit severely lacks on court experience playing for a team that actually tries to win. And Hood is not known for his consistency. Moreover, I cannot say I'm thrilled enough with the starting 5 to just ignore the bench. I'm officially worried.
Guess at this point it depends on injuries still. But i agree with @GDiama . That bench doesn't look good at all. With or without Bazemore or Hood.
I know it's just pre-season, but I've watched 2 of 3 games and I'm a bit worried. Something doesn't look right. I think they start DL, CJ, Hood, Collins, Whiteside. But I'm impressed with how much energy Bazemore brings.
Last years bench Curry Turner Layman Collins Meyers Vs Simons Bazemore Hezonja Skal/Tolliver Gasol They’ll be fine.
My statement said it looks like it depends on injuries. How about we add Gasol, Little, and eventually Nurk to the mix?
Simmons doesn’t have enough experience or minutes to dislike. Also I would never “dislike” a player for his skills. That Kid looks like a great guy. Very likable. Let’s hope he works hard and becomes a great player. How about we see where he is after 1000 mins?
The 1st unit should be: Dame Cj Hood Zach Whiteside 2nd unit Simons Baze Mario Skals Gasol or Toliver depends on injuries. But we will find out Wes. What it going look like when Stotts start getting rotation set for the season.
I actually think Hezonja fits the starting unit the best. He’s bigger and a better ball handler/creator than Hood and doesn’t really require shots to make an impact. Hood can be more of a focal point with the second unit. Dame CJ Hezonja Collins Whiteside Simons Baze Hood Skal Gasol
Nah Stotts wants Hezonja to play point off the bench. Simons cant be the point. Are you saying Hood would run the point off the bench?
Hood will be starting three. Blazers need Baze's energy from the bench. Once Gasol comes back Blazers will acclimate into a 10-11 player rotation.
Really ? I think the bench is pretty well put together. Run all day in transition with Mario, and opportunities off of Baze's steals, If we have to play half-court play off the more experienced and high IQ Gasol. And I'm sure we will have some Simons take over moments. It's not the best on the defensive end but we can put Baze on the best perimeter player and Skal gives somewhat of an interior presence.
I really wish what you see in Mario is real because everybody here seems to put a lot of hope in him. A guy that was never dependable wherever he has played. Maybe he is a changed man.
