I think Dikembe should get more minutes. He gives us an interior defensive and rebounding presence that Yao doesn't have, and our offense is more balanced when T-Mac has free reign. Yao's high turnovers gives us no chance of having any offensive rhythm, thus T-Mac and the rest of our players suffer. At this point i'd say Yao is being more of a liability than a contributor. I'd like to see Dikemebe play more....maybe even start.
Deke hasn't been particularly effective since February. I think we just shouldn't run so many plays through Yao. When he actually gets off a shot attempt, he can be efficient, but his turnovers are way, way too high. And we turn the ball over a ton (or end up with bad shots) just trying to get him the ball. If Yao is open within 7 feet from the basket, get it to him. Run some pick and rolls with him and Tracy. Other than that, he should do his damage off the offensive glass, and concentrate on playing defense.
At least you are original with you suggestion. But no. What I do find kind of strange how Van Gundy dropped Deke's and Juwan's minutes radically after Yao came back. I am not sure if this had a negative psychological impact on them. They were playing good basketball while Yao was injured. And after Yao came back they just kind of dissapeared. Both of them. They were reasonable starters, but lousy bench players.
More Deke would be a good idea...more defense will lead to transition baskets... Also Yao looks like his legs are still bothering him even though he hasn't told anyone...
we can't afford to have yao on the bench because tmac goes cold and JVG doesn't know how to coach offense.
I agree. Just for the heck of it, throw Mutombo into the game with Yao on. We all know Yao's not gonna do much to help us stop the Jazz's superior execution, why not just put Mutombo in? Did JVG really forget that our biggest win over the Jazz during the season came when Mutombo was gathering up rebounds all over and Tmac was gunning away? As it looks right now, we're not gonna pull out this game 7 if something isn't done.
man yao got to play smarter...he's forcing too much of his shots....he has to pass more and use himself better in moving without ball or sttrating double team
Utah's defense is making Yao play like a weak little girl. He cant play defense, and he cannot block shots. He gets lucky when grabs a board and turns the ball over most of the time. When he shoots the ball, chances are he will get blocked. I get nervous anytime yao gets near the ball. I think Yao's minutes should be dramatically decreased in the 2nd half or we have no chance of winning. Lets give tmac a chance to get fire and we can actually win the damn game. im done...
YEP i wanna say jvg sucks . why not change Mutombo FOR YAO in the last 3 min YAO didnt control the critical rebound which lead the 10 pts behind. yao please play tough.
