I just put DeRozan in the equation, because that dude sucks, and he's still getting paid more than Lin, but w/o the backlash from his own fanbase (could be wrong about that).
He's been solid for many seasons. I'm a lifelong Nuggets fan, so don't even discuss Denver ball. Linsanity was beyond anything Lawson has done. I don't know if Linsanity happens in Houston, but if it does, you're in for a treat. If it doesn't, then you can be happy you were right about him the entire time.
They fu¢ked up with giving Landry that 3/19 contract as well. I don't know what Colangelo is doing up there.
Linsanity was for a 3 week period. Lawson has been more consistent. By that logic Raymond Sessions had a massive 2 month period a few years back with the Bucks so he is better then Lawson to because Lawson hasnt got up to that level. Heck i saw Tony Delk score 50 points for phoenix..
I hear you man, it was a streak. It was an awesome streak though. It was fun and exciting, and I can only hope to experience that energy again. Sorta like what Harden did vs. Detroit, but extended for an entire month. The story was captivating, and since you weren't there, you'll never understand the full impact it had. When Lin wasn't matched by Dolan, www.realgm.com imploded (Knicks forum). I think there were about 6+ threads, 100+ pages each in a span of hours, talking about Lin's departure. There's a reason Knicks fans still talk about Lin, and publications still roll out articles around Lin. Dude was an icon in NY, and he earned it.
Lawson has been groomed by George Carl, he is ahead of Lin in development. Lin's been bouncing around the league for the first two years, and Keith Smart was his rookie coach, so you might as well throw that year out the window. I am not sure how good a coach McHale is yet, but hopefully he develops Lin into a perfect partner for Harden. "I am very excite" about the potential of that backcourt.
Let's be real; which starting point guard is Lin better than? I'd say he's definitely clear cut better than: Chalmers, Sessions, Felton, Jameer Nelson (though Nelson has been doing his job consistently well for years now), Mike Conley, and whoever the hell New Orleans is trotting out as their pg (Austin Rivers?) It's debatable whether he's better than: Darren Collison (I think Collison has immense potential) and George Hill (he impressed me a bit in the playoffs, but his assists are WAY too low for a starting pg) <br> Other than that, basically every single team has a better starting PG than Lin. Makes me a bit sad. Teague Wall Rondo D-Will Holiday Lowry Rose Irving Jennings Dragic Nash Paul Curry Mo Williams Westbrook Lillard Rubio Lawson Parker <br> I honestly have no idea where to rank Knight on the list because last night was the first time I've actually seen him play.
From your list, lets look at the players he went head to head with. Teague = outplayed teague last year in their only matchup. Wall = destroyed wall in their only matchup Rondo = got destroyed by rondo D-Will = outplayed dwill, but dwill shot 8-9 from 3 land in 2nd meeting Holiday = close, but will give the nod to lin Lowry = didn't play Rose = blocked rose 2x, and kept him at 12-29 for 32 pts. rose = MVP Irving = outplayed irving, not even close Jennings = shut down jennings in the 4th Dragic = didn't play Nash = didn't play Paul = didn't play Curry = didn't play Mo Williams = didn't play Westbrook = didn't play Lillard = didn't play Rubio = draw, but lin was clutch in the 4th and Rubio bounced the ball of his foot on the last timberwolves possession. clutch matters so lin wins. Lawson = didn't play Parker = parker owned
BTW, I saw all the games of the players I put notes next to. Lin was either better or on par with everyone except Rose, Parker, and Rondo. Too bad you didn't put Chalmers on that list, it would've helped your case.
I think it's very debatable that John Wall and Rubio are better than Lin. I love Rubio, but he has no shot. I'm not a fan of Wall's, but I won't judge him until he plays a season with better players around him. I think Lin is already better than him. Teague, Holiday -- debatable too. Poor Nash is looking so old. We shall see. That's why basketball is exciting. PS. You forgot Felton, lol.
That's one thing I don't like about him, play for some superstitious space daddy who probably doesn't exist? Keep it to yourself and stop bragging about it.
