ClutchFans Game Thread: Grizzlies @ Rockets 12/26/2013

What I meant was (in case it wasn't clear) that I don't buy it.

Someone said it was likely SEO spamming and I agreed 100%.

 

Seriously. I have to question people expectation of PBev when they said things like that. Because the current version of PBev is not suited to be a starter in the NBA let alone being a star. Every Rockets fan should expect or want PBev to play better.

 

It's a junk article.

 

I agree this is a nice thought in theory, but it just doesn't happen often in real life. As a decent, albeit shorter athlete, I had to work my tail off in school to even make varsity teams while some of the more gifted guys coasted. They were allowed more room for error because, frankly, they were better natural players and had more potential. It even works that way outside of sports. Great employees that have high ceilings are often given more opportunities than other employees, regardless of how hard they work.

Jeremy has proven he deserves to be in the NBA. IMO he's proving right now that he should be a starter. But right now he's not on Harden's level, hence the shorter (too short, IMO) leash.

Is it "fair" by definition of the word? Nope. But such is life.

 

Totally agreed

Couldn't agree with you guys any more than that, both made some great points and that's so true about the Rockets and about him

 

Mchale is basically in love with Harden, remember that interview "I'l drive to him and pick him up personally".

 

You guys are way too hung up on who starts the game.

Harden came off the bench in OKC while sefolosha started. McHale came off the bench in Boston his first five seasons. It's not unheard of to have one of your better players not start the game. It's not a slap in the face to the player, and it's not that they are on a leash. It's the coaches job to figure out what combination of players produces the best results over a span of 48 minutes. Let the coaches experiment to find out what works best for the TEAM.

 

I agree with that philosophy in principle, but in practice the fact remains - bench players get shorter leashes.

Beverley is the one who needs the shorter leash, not Lin.

 

Beverley and Lin play about the same number of minutes. I don't see where either one is on a leash. Just because one starts over the other makes no difference to me. I don't care who starts.

 

why are there no videos of Lin passing???:grin::grin::grin:

 

I agree with your intent here, but it's hard to make that statement. By nature, Beverley is a more limited and vanilla offensive player. He's a hustle, high energy guy. So on offense he's much less likely to take risks and/or turn the ball over. I think that's why McHale was so high on him (longer leash). He's a low risk, low reward player. If he was shooting even halfway decently it might be a valid argument.

Lin, on the other hand, can be an explosive play maker and scorer. Like other scorers his tendencies can lead to turnovers. I think McHale is still hesitant to trust Lin and he sees his high risk, high reward as too much of a risk to allow him the longer leash.

It's almost like having a Corvette that used to occasionally break down vs. a Kia that will get you to and from work, but won't win any races or turn heads.

IMO I think McHale has to be reevaluating his trust in Lin. As a die hard Rockets fan it took me some time last year to appreciate what Lin brings to the team. Maybe it's taking coach a little longer?

 

I love the reaction from Dwight, AB, and is that our rookie point guard? Classic! Jones and Casspi do look a bit stunned. :-D-

 

1) they shouldn't be playing the same number of minutes in any logical scenario. Lin is the superior player, shuold be getting more minutes.

2) Lin misses 2 shots or misses an assignment, he gets yanked. Beverley throws up wide open bricks or gets dunked on, he stays.

I'm not worried about it though. Bevsanity is over. By the time he gets back from injury, Lin will have cemented himself as the starter and all of the data will be overwhelming. No more "small sample size" argument.

 

My feelings exactly.

 

Or to use a more recent example, a high-end Ferrari driven too fast on a curve. Sometimes better to buy a Prius and live to drive another day.

 

If you were referring to Paul Walker, I believe that was a Porsche. And a very sad story.

Analogy wise, I would say Harden is our exoticar though.

 

Was actually referring to Ling Gu and wondering if everyone would get the subtle connection (you see, Lin is of Chinese descent and Ling is connected to Chinese leadership so...okay,too obscure.)

Forgot about Mr. Walker, a sad story. Apologies if folks thought I was referring to him.

 

It only took McHale a full season and this one to trust Lin....

on the reaction to dmos slam, I'm a little surprised TJones and Casspi weren't cheering. maybe they were thinking "dammit there goes some of my minutes"

lol

 

should be, are you not Lintertained

 

Dear God, I wish people will stop constantly making everything about Lin and just enjoy a win for once, Thank you.