Why not try Harden+Howard+Lin as the Dynamic Trio for a chance to win a ring?

The Twin Towers worked against Memphis and San Antonia...as expected; meanwhile it did not work so well against the Mavs. Nothing is set in stone just yet.

 

The twin tower lineup may not be set in stone and depend on match ups, but I doubt we are going to rotate PGs as well.

As long as we have Harden, Beverley should be the starter.

 

Lin usually has Lin paired up with Casspi and DMo; never once seen either of those guys out on the court at the same time with Bev; which might mean...

McHale was asked in an interview 11 days ago (not sure which preseason postgame) if Casspi would ever start. McHale essentially said yes, and then followed up by saying "but of course a guy like Casspi works well with certain other players"; which might mean...

 

The "Twin Towers didn't work well offensively against the Mavs. Defensively it was good. Plus it was the first game trying it out.

 

Duncan, parker and ginobili are considered a dynamic trio despite ginobili coming off the bench...

so I think, to create a trio between Harden Lin and Dwight, it is best if Lin comes off the bench...

 

Lin should focus and contribute as a sixth man
be our Jason Terry/ J.Jack!!!

Rockets will win it all!!!

 

so u mean PB is?

 

Bev's ceiling is probably on the level of Shane Battier: great defense, great 3 point shooting; above average rebounder for his position; average at best at everything else.

 

I don't think McHale sees Jeremy as someone who can provide the skillet described by OP and thus has not considered seriously trying to fit in Lin with Harden. Simple as that. I believe Lin has the potential to do exactly that but McHale doesn't or he would have tried. I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that McHale doesn't think Lin has the potential to be as good as he was in NY and has said so numerous times, but I do hope that it will all work out in the end. Lin seems to have improved quite a bit and I hope he will contribute this year nonetheless.

 

Did you watch how badlyi Lillard schooled Lin last season?. Lillard is going to be a superstar in 3 years and Lin will be a good to maybe very good.There is a gulf in talent and skill between the two.

 

That question need to be targeted at the coaching staffs?

As for me, I would really like to try out the combination, since many reports had been clamming that Lin coming off better and improved player as of shooting jumpers and 3s. And since we did see some glimpse of it during preseason.

I dont see no harm in trying the trio the first 5 games or so. The least for about 25-30 minutes a game.

That would clearly show, whether he is capable of contributing better as in first unit? Good suggestion, though.

 

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Are you on crack?

Lillard averaged 19 ppg and 6.75 apg, in over 39 mpg of action.

Lin averaged 15.5 ppg and 7.5 apg, in just 33 mpg.

Head to head, lin was identical to lillard in scoring and had a better assist average per 36.

You've got to be the dumbest, most kneejerk LOH on the forum, which is saying something.

As far as getting schooled, watch this, son:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66iBqVbCe6s

 

The fact of the matter is, lillard is putting up big numbers for a perennial also ran, where he dominates the ball without question.

Lin was a 3rd or 4th option last season, (mis) used largely as a spot up shooter.

Allow Lin to play lillard's role on the blazers and he duplicates Lillard's productivity.

Also, lin is a better rebounder and better on defense than lillard.

Lillard has a chance to make an all star team, as does lin in the future.

 

Let's say Harden plays 36 mpg and Lin plays 30. That means AT MOST lin will be a primary playmaker for 12 mpg and will be playing alongside harden for another 18.

In other words, the coaching staff CANNOT AVOID the issue of integrating lin and harden, unless they bench lin altogether. They're going to have to create some balance between harden and lin's playmaking duties, but it seems as if they are just ducking the issue to as large an extent as possible.

Also, there's no guarantee that lin will have the ball in his hands when harden's out. Mchale has had beverley play alongside lin as the pg with lin as the 2 guard.

It's very clear that mchale is going to prioritize guard minutes in the following order: harden, beverley, lin.

 

How many more ways can you guys word these thread titles? No one is banishing Lin to the end of the bench. He isn't going to the D league. But he can't (and shouldn't) play 48mpg. If he plays only 30, that doesn't make him a lesser player. No one (Not me , at least) is saying Lin sucks. He doesn't. He is a legit NBA starting caliber point guard. Borderline all star potential. One tier right below Parker, Paul, and Westbrook. Steve Nash potential if he continues to improve his shooting. I like how he gets into the lane with ease and keeps his dribble. But we are trying to win games. I think Lin coming off the bench helps us do that.

PS
I think Lin is the best overall point guard on our roster. I think he is the 3rd best scoring option on our team (Yes, ahead of Chandler when it comes to creating his own shot)

 

Lets go AB! The only PG to take a team to the second round!

 

I agree with this. Actually, how about starting Beverly-Lin-Harden-Asik-Howard? Yes, we bring Parsons off the bench. That we we get Lin's playmaking and Bev's high energy defense, and they can both play tight on the perimeter with Asik and Howard manning the backline.

 

I think it is unlikely that lin plays 30-32 mpg; he'll more likely be at around 23-26 mpg. The coaching staff has a strong preference for harden/beverley. Even with harden out, the coaching staff will play beverley at the point and lin as the off guard. Mchale doesn't believe lin is the answer at pg.

 

They will both play together, only thing I'm concerned about is fast break points, we scored a lot of points off those last season that was our bread and butter Lin getting the ball and taking off. He wasn't getting offensive rebounds like Beverley because he was always looking to catch out and push the ball