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I don't think Yi has the build or strength to be effective as a conventional post up player (i.e., back to the basket). He might be good with it on some nights against some opponents, but he will largely not do well against NBA level defenders with that tact. On the other hand, I think he...

What I really liked about the Yi thing is that when he was delivering with moves inside, Frank kept going back to him. That hasn't always happened in analagous situations, and it shows Frank is maturing as a coach. It probably won't translate into anything lasting, but if Yi starts showing...

Because I came to the Nets as a Vince fan, I have to say Raptors first. But Dumpy makes a good point about opposing team's announcers. No announcer has ever approached the bias of Tommy Heinshon (sp?), although I personally find his level of bias amusing sometimes. With every young player...

Oh I know that. I wasn't directing that at you. I was saying that EVEN Vince haters are quick to point out that stats can sometimes mislead. I still think he had a good game overall. Those defensive plays where huge, both in terms of getting the crowd going and (the late single-handed stop...

Not one of his better statistical games, but, as the Vince haters always remind, stats don't always tell the story. He did a good job of getting the ball in the paint on a number of occasions, which led to a couple putback attempts and good shots for teammates (whether or not made and whether...

If that was a dog of a game, I'll take it every night. He missed about 5 gimmie layups off of excellent drives, but those are the breaks some nights. Shot the 3 ball exceptionally well, had some HUGE defensive plays, made some nice passes off drive and kicks, and obviously bailed the whole...

That second technical was total bullshit. What a horrible ref.

The thread starter made me smile. I don't know if the ideas suggested would work to improve the home court advantage, but they are funny as hell.:biglaugh:

The Wallace trade would definitely help our defense. He was some kind of impressive in that game in Charlotte. He would also give us a better small lineup when he plays the four over what we get with Simmons because of his ability to block shots inside. Still not sure that it makes the most...

I didn't vote in the poll because I don't want to lump Yi and Simmons together. Though immensely critical of Simmons earlier in the season (and of Frank's decision to play him late in games in place of Hayes), now that Frank is in fact giving more crunch minutes to Hayes, I'm comfortable with...

It really helps to read what a person writes: I said nothing about their efficiency for all time (although they've both been extremely efficient this season). The combination of efficiency and PROLIFIC scoring output from two teammates in the same game, let alone two guards who both must...

Well, they haven't won a championship, but it's their first full season together, they don't have Tim Duncan and defensive player of the year candidates around them, and they don't have the amazing quality, veteran depth that the Pistons had a few years ago. As an individual player, Carter is...

I don't know that I've ever seen two perimeter teammates play a more efficient, prolific scoring game than VC and Devin did tonight. Quite a performance and a much needed win for the team. Of course I figured they would win because I knew there would be more energy (and people) in the stands...

That's awesome! LMAO!

I've kind of wondered what would happen when Devin isos don't translate into wins. It's hard to argue either with the team results or with his efficiency in the stretch of games he's played since exploding on Detroit. On the other hand, he can't forget -- and it's up to Frank and Carter to...