You don't pay a guy 5years/47 Million to come off the bench as a reserve. No way does Patterson take over the starting job. At least not this year or for the foreseeable future. If Scola ever was moved to the bench it would be a foregone conclusion that a trade would be in place.
We paid T-mac and currently pay Yao to NOT play. So, I think you can pay Scola to come off the bench.
And how has paying T-Mac/Yao boatloads of cash for minor contributions worked out..............? You don't pay a reserve/bench player starter money unless your name is Jason Terry and a select few others. If your going to pay Scola to come off the bench you might as well get a cheaper solution or younger player who can cost you alot less. Someone like Carl Landry for example.
I think Scola has under performed this season. Offensive numbers aren't everything. If you actually watch the games, his defense is atrocious. He is usually the sole cause of a defensive breakdown. You could actually see Lowry getting visibly frustrated with him last game.
This thread reminds me of typical Houston fan forum behavior........Praise a player when he plays outta his mind early, think we can build around him, find faults in his game when healthy, scream for a younger replacement later in the season once they realize he wasnt that great to begin with...and finally discard him...*******signed Aaron Brooks, T-Mac, Richard Hidalgo and Morgan Ensberg
HA HA HA! I don't believe how some people think! First, why would anybody turn around and trade a guy so quickly after acquiring him through trade? Second, what happens when Patterson gets hurt? Patterson will continue to develop and has many many many great years in the league. Scola is dependable to the end ... let Lowry continue to become a star, let Patterson continue to develop, let Thabeet develop, and let's see where our current team gets us this year. We all know when is the best time to peak as a team, and it's now, and we're doing it. I say we're going to make the playoffs and make a run.
Imo, if Adelman decides to return after this season, I think he would come back for the sole purpose of coaching a guy like Patterson. I'm sure Adelman see's maybe a bit of Chris Webber in him. A bit of a reach to say that but I think Patterson has a high ceiling.
well hes 2pat is not coming in for scola at the 6 minute mark like youre saying but he is starting to take more of scola's minutes, heck even chuckwagon's minutes, he simply makes our team better when hes on the floor
I'm all for moving Scola. However, if we get the 8th spot Scola could go into God-mode and help us upset the 1st seed and advance. I doubt you get that chance with a cheaper solution.
I'm going to say no. Every team needs a spark off the bench like a Manu or a Landry. Patterson's a great guy, an absolute steal but I think he will be better off giving us energy off the bench. Maybe Luis could come off the bench as a short term solution if his knee is sore but I doubt it.
I was wondering why I don't comment regularly on this board about the team like I did at the beginning of the season. Seeing the comments made on behalf of Patterson makes it clear. People are F***** dumb. Wanting to play Pat as the starter just because he has been doing really well while Scola was hurt makes no sense at all. And not caring if we make the playoffs just blows my mind. That's why they play the game...........
I agree with those who think we should start Patterson. He has a better overall game than Luis, his weak side shot blocking has really improved our defense. And his ability to rebound in traffic really helps to close out defensive position. Even though Luis is the better offensive player, 'Pats' overall impact is better, hence why I think we should start him. Also we should look to move Luis Scola this summer for a center or look for a way to move up the draft, to draft C Jonas Valanciunas.
