Maybe this is why they were not streaming media day? Too many awkward moments and questions. Who is the next trade target?
thought about starting a new thread but this one works. MDA quoted on the preview for tonight's game against the Pellies: Anderson's absence occurred shortly after Joe Johnson joined the team. They played three games together though Johnson was spending time filling in while Gordon was injured. "We need to find a spot for Ryan and get that going," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said. "Now, having said that, it's kind of nice not to have decisions to make and being able to play everybody. "We'll see, but we need him. I'm glad he's coming back. We need to get it done sooner than later and see where the problems are and get everybody used to playing maybe less minutes." Sounds like Ryno will have to work his way back into the lineup
Our highest % 3pt shooter is back! Yeah! Well, after all the time off let's hope he knocked some of that the rust off in practice.
PFFFFT. don't let your hatred of Johnson blinds u, Luc is always given playing time because he is such a gud defender. Regardless of anderson or johnson, luc will get his playing time.
I like the, "We need to get it done sooner than later and see where the problems are and get everybody used to playing maybe less minutes," quote by MDA. Let everyone who starts, or sometimes starts, or plays significant minutes get those minutes reduced. Play the guys down the bench more often. Make sure our people are healthy and ready come playoff time. While I find it hard to believe MDA will actually follow that "plan" of his when the playoffs begin, who knows? Regardless, if our guys are rested and ready when the Show begins, that's a major plus. Guess we'll see what Mike actually does in a few minutes, and in the games remaining.
If Mike actually gives JJ minutes over Ryno that's a really poor decision IMO. JJ has had 1 good game . I also think there are a few games coming up in which we should completely rest harden Paul and Capela ( maybe not all at once ) JJ can play during those games . I know Ryan is overpaid , but he was playing really well before he went down .... And we need him to win it all .
JJ has done his job. Clutchfans is glad to have Ryno back! Serously now. Moving him to the 2nd unit after the trade deadline was a late but great decision. He'll be asked to play his strengths. Ryno, EGo and Luc is a great bench, really great!
When Ryan Anderson hits those deep threes, James Harden and Chris Paul drive to the basket much easier for layups and assists. Chris Paul and Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson off the Bench breaks the game open. While Harden sits and rests.
I told you Joe Johnson has done something no Rocket players have done. He made Clutchfans want Ryan Anderson to play.
If Ryan loses his spot in the rotation because of injury then that's not cool ... Almost every coach knows better than to do that . It's even worse if he is losing his spot to Joe ****ing Johnson
