Ryan the Magic Fan 253 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 I was against the idea of starting Anderson. I just didn't think he could help Dwight enough inside. That's why I said lets either start Bass and move Lewis to the SF when hes back or just keep Lewis at the PF like last year. But I'm really turning around on Neo. He is ice cold fromt he three point line. But even better than that is he is not afraid to go down into the post and really mix it up, and help protect Dwight. That period in the first quarter were he single handedly out rebounded the Raptors twice on one play just showed his toughness. If he keeps playing like this, even if his point production falls a bit, I think SVG has no choice but to start him and move Lewis back to SF. He satisfies everything that we want. He can spread the floor, but he also can play D, and I personally thinks he crashes the boards much harder then Lewis. No knock on Lewis, I just think he is much more of a finesse player. So Neo, I'm right now grilling up some crow and slatherin it with some terriyaki sauce, keep proving me wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan the Magic Fan 253 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 I was against the idea of starting Anderson. I just didn't think he could help Dwight enough inside. That's why I said lets either start Bass and move Lewis to the SF when hes back or just keep Lewis at the PF like last year. But I'm really turning around on Neo. He is ice cold fromt he three point line. But even better than that is he is not afraid to go down into the post and really mix it up, and help protect Dwight. That period in the first quarter were he single handedly out rebounded the Raptors twice on one play just showed his toughness. If he keeps playing like this, even if his point production falls a bit, I think SVG has no choice but to start him and move Lewis back to SF. He satisfies everything that we want. He can spread the floor, but he also can play D, and I personally thinks he crashes the boards much harder then Lewis. No knock on Lewis, I just think he is much more of a finesse player. So Neo, I'm right now grilling up some crow and slatherin it with some terriyaki sauce, keep proving me wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robotmaster 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 Hes so solid. He's 6"11, and can shoot the three like Rashard Lewis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloridianaJones 8 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 it took me 5 mins of watching this kid play to realize he's got the skill set to be Dwights ideal sidekick. He's a kid too, room to grow, mentally and physically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God hates Magic fans 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 stop calling him Neo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan the Magic Fan 253 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 quote: Originally posted by God hates Magic fans:stop calling him Neo Good luck getting that to happen. Thats been his nickname on these boards since we made the trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez64 1 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 No, when Shard is back he goes back on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauncey Chillups 288 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 I like Anderson but come on. Shard is a much better defender at the 4 and it's not even his natural position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan-Aussie Magic 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 It's like having a raw Shard playing at the 4 who has a touch more D. If RA can get the weight on in the next few season (he will) and become a solid defender, there's no reason he won't start. Perfect combo with Dwight, spreads the floor, gets boards, team player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan the Magic Fan 253 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 quote: Originally posted by Ryan-Aussie Magic:It's like having a raw Shard playing at the 4 who has a touch more D. If RA can get the weight on in the next few season (he will) and become a solid defender, there's no reason he won't start. Perfect combo with Dwight, spreads the floor, gets boards, team player. Ryan Anderson outweighs Lewis by 10 pounds (240-230 and I don't think Lewis weighs 230 soaking wet). Lewis might be a better on ball defender against a Chris Bosh or KG but how many PF in this league can put the ball on the floor like them. Anderson will put up a better fight in the post with his size and muscle advantage. I haven't seen Lewis play as tough as Anderson has in the post these last 3 games in his entire career at Orlando. Again no knock on Lewis, because he is simply not a natural PF. He is a SF and he gives up a lot of things when he plays the 4. I'm not saying he doesn't do a good job doing it but I bet Neo Can do it better. Anderson is, unlike Lewis, a natural PF and theirs no arguing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Moody 60 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 Jameer Vince Rashard Anderson Dwight Williams Pietrus Barnes Bass Gortat **** thats a sick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berto 338 Report post Posted November 1, 2009 quote: Originally posted by Ramsde68: quote: Originally posted by God hates Magic fans:stop calling him Neo Good luck getting that to happen. Thats been his nickname on these boards since we made the trade. It's the worst nickname I've ever seen, and you look like a ****** for using it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
