Darthmagic 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 I have never liked/understood the concept of having a specialized defender in your starting line up. IMO it was a waste as the position could be used for a talented guy who can put the ball in the basket. However, after watching the Cavs and Celts go at it i have changed my opinion. Much of Paul Pierces problems during the series came about as a result of having to check Lebron for much of the game. It's difficult for an offensive player to try and defend Lebron and carry his team on the other end. If the Celts had a specialized defender it could have really helped Pierce by taking Lebron on the defensive end and stretching the floor for him on the offensive end. I think we are in a really good position by having a two guys who can provide that level of defense and still be very relevant offensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthmagic 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 I have never liked/understood the concept of having a specialized defender in your starting line up. IMO it was a waste as the position could be used for a talented guy who can put the ball in the basket. However, after watching the Cavs and Celts go at it i have changed my opinion. Much of Paul Pierces problems during the series came about as a result of having to check Lebron for much of the game. It's difficult for an offensive player to try and defend Lebron and carry his team on the other end. If the Celts had a specialized defender it could have really helped Pierce by taking Lebron on the defensive end and stretching the floor for him on the offensive end. I think we are in a really good position by having a two guys who can provide that level of defense and still be very relevant offensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostAnime 50 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 At the same time we have nobody to make a special offensive player work on the other end. Catch 22. You remember what happened with Kobe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML6 520 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 quote: Originally posted by GhostAnime:At the same time we have nobody to make a special offensive player work on the other end. Catch 22. You remember what happened with Kobe. Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KandiKane 136 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Do you expect Barnes to guard Ray Ray? and Carter to Take Pierce? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 quote: Originally posted by KandiKane:Do you expect Barnes to guard Ray Ray? and Carter to Take Pierce? barnes would be great, and then Pietrus comes in for Pierce. This may be crazy, but i don't mind redick guarding ray ray for small stretches of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KandiKane 136 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 quote: Originally posted by bigpimpatl: quote: Originally posted by KandiKane:Do you expect Barnes to guard Ray Ray? and Carter to Take Pierce? barnes would be great, and then Pietrus comes in for Pierce. This may be crazy, but i don't mind redick guarding ray ray for small stretches of the game. Redick proved that he proved he could guard Ray Ray last year. He was very effective. I kind of think that they may use Barnes to guard Ray Ray when him and Carter are on the floor. If Barnes and Redick are on, then Redick takes him. If Pietrus and Carter, then Peaches takes him. If Pietrus and Redick, then Redick takes him. Who ever has him is going to have a very tiring time. Ray Ray and (Hamilton) are the two players that take the biggest tank to guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Raven 12 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Just Saying.... Why not use AJ ? ( Kill me if u want) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostAnime 50 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 AJ actually did well against Boston last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Moody 60 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 Svg is going to start Barnes on Ray Allen, and VC on Pierce. Barnes said he's been chasing JJ around off of screens in practice to get ready for Allen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyce_1 311 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 quote: Originally posted by Bucktown:Svg is going to start Barnes on Ray Allen, and VC on Pierce. Barnes said he's been chasing JJ around off of screens in practice to get ready for Allen. That's as good a practice as you can get. The length should bother Ray Ray some. Barnes & JJ (some pietrus) on Ray. Vince & Pietrus (some Barnes) on Pierce Looks good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites