I'm not too sure Hinrich would be a good fit for us, as long as Nate is running the floor. Hinrich seems like he takes a ton of chances and is more of a slashing guard. As much as a fan I am of Hinrich, I just don't see him as a "Nate type" of guy.
Could be possible. I am a huge fan of Hinrich. I just worry that the turn overs and risky moves would make Nate toss him on the bench.
not if Blake keeps pissing him off and not making an entry pass in all seriousness, was good to hear that story.
Capt. Kirk has a lower career TOV% than Steve Blake (14.6 vs 16.6) and a higher career AST% (29.8 vs. 25.9). He is Steve Blake on steroids, with defense. Their career TS% is virtually identical (.522 vs .523) - and he has a slightly better career PER (14.8 vs 12.1) I am shocked we did not go after him - because he seems like the perfect Nate McMillan PG - and would have been the easiest to slide into our starting unit. But, maybe Chicago was asking a lot, maybe they know that he is a very nice role-player who can backup and play next to Rose, so...
There would be no problem at all if we ever got our hands on Hinrich. I have always been a fan of his. And since Rose is now the future of the Chicago franchise, I would think Chicago would let Hinrich go for role players. But I'm no GM and I don't even know if KP even offered anything to Chicago.
I used to think of Melo as just a high volume scorer on a high scoring team. However, he's really impressed me with the improvements in his over all game so far this season. I know it's only been three games, but his shooting percentages are way up across the board, his rebounding (7.0 rpg) and assists (4.2 APG) are both up, end even more importantly, he seems motivated to play defense. He's definitely becoming a much more complete player. And please, the Rudy Gay/Pippen and Rudy Gay/Melo comparison's are laughable. Melo and Rudy just went head-to-head a couple days ago. Here's their stats: C. Anthony: 42 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl, 1 OTV R. Gay: 18 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 2 TOV
Hinrich a slasher? He took nearly as many jump shots at Steve Blake last year ... Now can he actually get into the paint better than Blake? Sure, but calling him a slasher is kind of like calling Tim Thomas a banger.
I agree with this post 100%. Webster has shown such resilience on the defensive end, plus he is attacking the lane with confidence. Also, I have no doubt Webster is fine with his role on this team. I could possibly see Gay being a little butt hurt about getting less shots and receiving less offensive attention than Roy, Aldridge and Oden.
Rudy Gay is the type of player I would never want on my team. Mayo gets on the team for not getting back on defense and Gay tries to get in a fight with him on the sideline. I know players are competitors and can get heated with teammates at times, but for someone saying to get back of defense? Puh-lease. He is the prototypical me-first player.
