Playoff Heros?

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  1. worldchamps9903

    worldchamps9903 JBB JustBBall Member

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    Who are the guys that are going to step up and become big time players (basically overnight sensations) in the playoffs? Usually these are guys who get little fanfare.

    I have a few guys from both conferences who don't get a lot of notoriety but have a chance to really shine.

    Eastern Conference:

    Al Harrington - I think he can really bust out and prove to be the Pacers most consistent player in the playoffs. He needs to be the best player off the bench in the playoffs if this team is going to win a title.

    Ricky Davis - I know people think he is a dickhead, but he has played very well for Boston and I expect him to give quality minutes off the bench, and while they wont beat Indiana, this experience will serve him well.

    Caron Butler - I think these playoffs can show why people thought he could be second coming of Paul Pierce. He has a lot of talent, but has been hurt most of the year. If he finds his groove in the playoffs could be unstoppable (has that kind of ability).

    Brian Skinner - Not really going to be a breakout player, but has the ability because of his size and strength to battle on the glass and be just as physical as the Wallace Boys. He will be a key factor in Milwaukee making this a series.

    Michael Sweetney - A heck of an offensive rebounder, he might dominate the boards for the 2nd unit since the Nets don't have much size outside of Jason Collins. Could have quite a few double doubles if other guys aren't producing for the Knicks.

    Western Conference:

    Rodney White - With Voshon Lenard hobbling, this guy is going to have to give the Nuggets something off the bench to help Jon Barry out. With Melo most likely being completely taken out by either Hassell or KG, the Nuggets are going to need White's scoring prowess to stay in ball games. If he is as good as he thinks he is, he will use this opportunity to show that he is a player and can cause havoc off the bench.

    Josh Howard/Marquis Daniels - These guys will have to defend the perimeter and should key the attack for the Mavs in shutting down Peja and Bibby from the perimeter. If they can play even adequate defense the Mavs will move on.

    Mike Miller - This guy has ability, but he is too passive. That is not going to work in the playoffs. He has got to take and make open shots to open things up for Williams, Posey and Gasol. if he is going to continue to not be aggressive he is going to have to be on the bench. Has the kind of game where with the slashing ability of Posey and Williams, could catch fire and put up over 25 in a few games.

    Cuttino Mobley - Last time he was in the playoffs he was a rookie. Too many people have forgot about him. With Kobe most likely defending Francis, Mobley will most likely school Fisher and Payton as they cannot guard him. He is going to have to have a big series if this team expects to win a series. If he doesn't show up in all of the games, the Rockets have no chance.


    Oh and I can't forget about Michael Olowokandi. Sike
     
  2. bbwAce

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    Some potential playoff heroes: Fred Jones (Indiana), Chucky Atkins (Boston), Rasheed Wallace (Detroit), Keith Van Horn (Milwaukee), Richard Jefferson (NJ), Nazr Mohammed (NY), Rafer Alston (Miami), David Wesley (New Orleans)...Manu Ginobili (SA), James Posey (Memphis), Sam Cassell (Minnesota), Marcus Camby (Denver), Kareem Rush (LA), Jim Jackson (Houston), Marquis Daniels/Josh Howard (Dallas), Doug Christie (sacramento)...

    I pretty much just listed playoff sleepers for each team...
     
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    DajuanWagner#2 JBB JustBBall Member

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    ^Sam Cassell
     
  4. Henacy

    Henacy JBB The Man like Sam

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    I know this is going to sound strange but Iam going to say Kieth Van Horn. I know he hasnt showed up yet in the playoffs only avg 4ppg. but as Net, he made alot of big plays & shots for them at home in the playoffs. He never really showed up on the road. So as the scene sift to Milwaukee, I look for Van Horn to have a big weekend. If the Bucks have any chance of stealing this series Van horn will have to come up big. When his outside jumper is going he will cause some major matchup problems for the Pistons. Corliss Williamson, or the Wallace boys cant hang with Van Horn that far out on the perimeter when Van Horn is stroking the ball well.

    And if the Bucks do get past the Pistons, round 2 is against the Nets. And Van Horn will have all the motivation in the world to do well in that series.
     
  5. Rave

    Rave JBB JustBBall Member

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    I think the Big Three all themselves make up one big playoff hero. Although the Spurs seem to be dominating the Grizzlies, in a few games I think if Miller braves up and toughens up, he'll be a major factor, and as always Williams, Posey, Wells and Gasol.

    The Big Three of the Nets of course as well. Also I think Bowen, Ginobili and Rose will play a big part to the success if the Spurs go far. Timberwolves again, Madsen, Hassell and Hoiberg.
     
  6. Kobe=DaMAN

    Kobe=DaMAN JBB JustBBall Member

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    Im gonna say Sheed and Cassell

    But the person to look out for is Doug C he been slept on and his game is mad crazy
     

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