Looks like Batum is the backup a SF....

[Luther]

Webster is my second favorite player on the team but I'm not going to sit here and say Batum isn't going to start. While Martell has played great defense all year it is obvious Batum is a better defender and can knock down jumpers just as well at times. I really don't have a problem with Batum starting because Bayless Rudy and Webster is a pretty good group to have coming off the bench. Batum and Webster can pretty much split the minutes at 3 which will ensure they are both completely fresh for the playoffs.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

At this point I can't put one ahead of the other. They're both budding young small forwards that excel defensively. I could see Coach allowing Batum to have his starting spot back as you shouldn't lose it due to injury, only due to inferior play. I can also see McMillan wanting Batum to ease back into the season and come off the bench.

One thing is certain, we have two of the up-and-coming small forwards on our team. That's awesome.

Agreed that Webs has been brilliant and one of the highlights of the season. What a great story he has become given what he's gone through!

 

[Luther]

Yeah, MIXUM, you've been a real Webster supporter all season. Here are a few highlights from some of your posts on the topic:



You must think that we have short memories around here and that this forum doesn't have a search function.

Busted.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Webs' PER is up to 12.2. Best of his career. His Defensive Rating is now down to 106. Previously, his best DR was 110. Batum's was 107 to put that in perspective. And, how about the contract Pritchard has his signed to - how freaking reasonable is that!

 

[1 Eye Jack]

Yeah, MIXUM, you've been a real Webster supporter all season. Here are a few highlights from some of your posts on the topic:



You must think that we have short memories around here and that this forum doesn't have a search function.

Ownt! POST OF THE YEAR! +1

 

[MARIS61]

Travis > Nic > Martell.

I'd keep all 3.

 

[Luther]

Webs' PER is up to 12.2. Best of his career. His Defensive Rating is now down to 106. Previously, his best DR was 110. Batum's was 107 to put that in perspective. And, how about the contract Pritchard has his signed to - how freaking reasonable is that!

I think his impact for our team goes beyond his PER and defensive ratings but I could be wrong. Either way he has been great this year and a big reason we have kept our heads above water with all of our injuries.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Moot point really.

Even if Batum is 100% recovered before the end of the season, he still has to shake off the cobwebs and get into game shape.

 

[the ob]

Yeah, MIXUM, you've been a real Webster supporter all season. Here are a few highlights from some of your posts on the topic:



You must think that we have short memories around here and that this forum doesn't have a search function.

wow. um where did mixum go?

 

[LOTBfan]

someone told him to eat shit, so he started hacking off body parts and cooking them... hard to type when you have no arms.

 

[THE HCP]

someone told him to eat shit, so he started hacking off body parts and cooking them... hard to type when you have no arms.

He'd find a way!