I totally agree (although I concede there'd be offensive issues - that lineup is low on shooting). Of course, it's not going to happen, but I think Anfernee has never played his best next to Dame. All of his really eye-opening performances have come when he's the lead guard. This, to me, is a test of Chauncey's nerve: does he dare to have our second-highest-paid (and probably second-best) player come off the bench? Because Anfernee as Microwave would be great, I think. Of course, he'd still have to play around 35 mpg, so there'd be a lot of overlap, so if that's going to happen, why not have them start together? What's the difference? Well, I just think if he can have total freedom to look for his own shot when he steps on the court he'll be more comfortable.
I just assumed you thought a boat trip to isle 7 to get the chill pills would make them more effective.
That's the no-brainer default starting lineup unless Hart has totally lost his ability to shoot 3-pointers. And that could be a very good lineup because Winslow will make Nurk a big problem for the opposing defense. It is really hard to defend a guy Nurks size when he is moving without the ball which he will do consistently with Winslow on the court with him. Watching Winslow lead the break and throw it back and hit Dame for an open 3-pointer showed that Winslow makes the opponent pick their poison. It was fantastic to see Justice make that pass.
This is why Winslow has to be a starter. I think he could make Nurkic an All Star or at least playing at All Star level. That's not even including what he'll do for Grant and Lillard and Simons.
If Grant is averaging 18-20, along with Lillard, Simons, and Nurkic (at a double-double), then Winslow's lower scoring is less of an issue. The recent history (post-LMA) is of having NEITHER the SF nor the PF claiming their position. At least one of them must be clear-cut and a 2-way, actual-consistent-reliable-scoring threat. Grant looks like that guy. If Winslow gets the position, then Hart and/or Little is gone by the February deadline, and that would be outstanding to gain a better SF or to address the PF/C backups.
My first post wasn't in response to him, it was in support of a post by Zags. Go reread that first post, dude... what was abrasive there? He then responded to me saying my my reasoning/thoughts were invalid and got more aggressive each time... dont get it twisted. http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/whos-our-fifth-starter.377958/page-11#post-5420403 your posts make it seem like you're not to be able to handle that someone steeped in Blazer fandom disagrees with you so you're lashing out ;-) Past time to let this go STOMP
we dont need 5th starter to be the best player, but the best fit with other starters i just dont see hart being that guy and on top of that, wed look good having hart off the bench being the co-scorer with ant/dame, so either little or winslow for me, maybe winslow due to his strength, defense and chemistry with nurk whoever gets the spot, it shouldnt be set in stone, if it doesnt work, just try another guy, we have three of them and season is long, one should work good enough
Now that the season has started, it's interesting to revist our predictions from July. Nas was the run away winner to start, but appeared to be 9th-10th in the rotation last night.
I wanted Winslow and Hart to start, but what is more important is the rotation for the whole game. I really liked it. Winslow still got 26 minutes coming off the bench. Hart had 7 rebounds as our SF. There will be some matchups where Hart will be too short, but he does have a 6'9" wing span which is not elite but not horrible. Actually most of the Blazers have decent wings for their height. (Simons has a 6'9" wing, Dame at 6'8" ,, Nurk 7'2", Winslow 6'10". Sharpe 7' and Grant 7'3 and Little 7'1" on the other hand are extra long for their height.
going to aisle 7 is just lumbering around the stupid store going to isle 7 is an adventure and the women there are supple and athletic....unless it's an isle in the UK which has women like an aisle in Walmart
Agreed that rotation, total minutes, and closing group is more important that who starts. Also agree that the starting forwards getting 15 rebounds has to be considered a win on any night.
