Lin should only be allowed to play if he really wants it and he has the confidence to contribute in a big way, not because of the worrying that he sit out playoffs two years in a row. This guy has to fight like a bulldog like rest of the crew does. Not playing passive and disgustingly timid like the first game. For god sake he will be match up against Jackson and Fisher and he should be able to destroy them. If he can't play like that way, he should be sit and give the time to Cisco who I frankly think match up very well against KD.
BAD reason for hoping Lin is healthy. Why don't you hope that with a healthy Lin ready to go in Game 5, we have a better chance of upsetting the Thunder? No kidding.
If you did a simple Google search, you'd find multiple articles and quotes from our staff saying Lin is one of the hardest working players on our team, and that he has a high pain tolerance. Lin isn't perfect, but to say something like that about one of our players is pathetic.
Ridiculous. Team was one more Harden TO away or an Ibaka wide open layup away from sweeping... "but we're doing ok".
I cringe too. But what do you do as a basketball player if you don't shoot the hoop? Either he shoots his way into being an allstar or he shoots his way out of the league, he needs to shoot.
I would much rather have Lin come back if we make it to game 6, or maybe even a 7. When he steps up, he steps up big, and I'm pretty sure Mchale and the staff wouldn't hesitate to yank Lin if he's stinking it up. AB and PBev stepping up and proving they can make big shots and push the tempo when they have to. I always knew AB would step up, because of what he's done in the past, and when McHale threw him into the frying pan in game 2, it was pretty obvious he wasn't fully adjusted to playing with the starters yet. He looked decent last night, and a broke lin is useless. Not to mention his confidence really affects his game, which to me is stupid and it pisses me off. I'd rather him just sit this next one out and MAYBE make a come back in game 6.
Among all the other great moves made by the front office, I think the move to sign AB0 for the stretch run was genius. Let's hope we can continue to push this series!
Lin's assists We have to admit that Lin is the best passer in this team and better pick and roll then AB/PB. Therefore, we will need him to win in OKC but if he could not go then we have to stay with Cisco since he is amazing defend on KD and his quick trigger.
Would you rather me say lin = warrior, harden = hard worker Why would I lie? lin = wuss. Do you see him going all out with passion from night to night?Nope. Harden = Lazy. Ever watch this guy on defense? Constantly takes plays off. I'm not discussing lins pain tolerance I'm talking about his weak mental state on the basketball floor.
Beverly needs to start over Lin. Either that or do what Rudy T did with Smith and Cassell and have Lin start but Beverly playing the bulk of the game. Lin and Harden are playing far from par this series. Garcia and Delfino have won me over.
Lin's FG% was 44%, which was higher than Harden's at 43%. Obviously, I'm not saying that Lin is a better scorer than Harden, but a 44% shooter isn't "terrible" for a PG. Your cringing is probably due to confirmation bias or something.
Says the Internet Tough Guy®. Have you seen the beating that Lin takes going to the hoop every game? He took that for 82 games this season. Didn't miss a single game. He played through bum ankles, bloodied heads, countless falls to the ground... He's tougher than you could ever hope to be.
Now why would you make a post like this? Are you a troll or just ignorant to the injury? Either way it shows a lack of decorum/intelligence on your part.
He should do what he does best, make plays and attack the basket. He is forcing those tmac jumpers and that's not his game.
