It is amazing to me that people are so against it, when all I am saying is try to get the guy for players that aren't going to play anyway. It is a low risk gamble. DD
If they actually did the trade straight up JJ Redick for Mike James, why not do it? James it just rotting on our bench, at least JJ is younger and has potential. That being said, I don't think he'd ever get any playing time. There's no way I'd put him in over Luther. He may have been better than him in college, but Head is a quality NBA performer. But hey, if all it takes is James (and maybe a 2nd round pick - no way would I throw in anything any better) then sure, bring him over.
Actually, it is. We're not arguing religion here. I can't say there's not a god, and you say there is and me argue there isn't because you can't prove it...that's part of the whole point of religion. We're talking cold hard facts. I wouldn't trade any rotation player for JJ, because JJ has yet to prove he can even be a rotation player. He's past the point of potential. He's at unmet potential. The onus is on you to prove otherwise. I don't think Luther Head has an impact in this analysis, other than the fact that he currently is a rotation player on our team whereas JJ Redick isn't on his, and has never been on any. I've stated my case for Luther before. 3rd year as a rotation player, 3 point % a little down this year, but has shown it can be well above average. Is a good cutter. Absent Tracy, he has played great this year. I think this is a matter of opinion more than anything. Yes, it'd be great if we were a better 3 point shooting team. But that's not the only way to offensive success. Rafer and Luther were a combined 3-13 from 3 against the warriors, but both played some of their better games of the season. We need scorers and better shooters from everywhere, not just spot-up 3 point shooters. Spot up shooters would certainly help (see Novak PT increase), but it is not the only option.
No...it's a pointless gamble. They had a genious defensive coach last season, HCA in the playoffs and got bounced out of the playoffs by a taller and more athletic team with players that could get their own shots. The Rockets were too far imbalanced with standstill spotup shooters. The Rockets sans McGrady (and Hayes) just beat a solid, uptempo playoff team because they played solid D and ran at every opportunity. Then, when the game slowed down, they (eventually) figured out how to get the ball into the post. Redick wouldn't and doesn't add anything to this winning formula...he only increases aspects of the game we already know won't get us out of the first round. It baffles me why this is such a difficult concept for some of ya'all to grasp. EDIT: For the salary cap deprived, James and Redick aren't even close salarywise.
He might have a limited playing time but if we are trading Mike James for JJ, i'll take that anytime of the day!
This post speaks of elitism to the nth degree. Who cares whether someone is a veteran or not. If they have something intelligent to say then let them say it. I've seen a lot of boneheaded post from veterans too so where's the line?
there is nothing negative or unrealistic in DaDakota's suggestion, and he's getting negative reviews from rookies? there should be a line.
I have a really good counter argument, and it's also simple to boot: JJ Redick has NEVER shown he can play NBA caliber basketball for extended minutes. Head has numerous deficiencies, no doubt about it. But one thing he can DEFINITELY do is get his shot vs NBA defenses. So why in the world would you trade a proven rotation player with numerous flaws for a player who hasn't proven jack with his own numerous flaws? That makes no sense whatsoever. We already have a pure shooter. He doesn't play much. Do we really need another to sit next to him???
Just have Adelman buy JJ's Better Basketball - Better Shooting video series and let Rafer Alston watch it over and over again.
Dude, I went back through every post in this thread and didn't see anything of terribly out of whack. Cept maybe Clutch's dogging DD for misspelling Reddick's name. lol
One of Head's greatest weaknesses is that he is only a spot up shooter. He can't create his own shot well compared to other SGs in this league. He had the best game of his career in that respect against GS. More often that not, he depends on others to get him the ball in position to shoot. He isn't tall enough or a good enough ballhandler to create his own shots on a regular basis. That said, I don't see the point in trading Luther for JJ, even it was an option. You really would be getting a similar caliber player which makes no sense. At least Head is familiar with this team while his team is familiar with his mediocrity.
Adelman's system requires movement without the ball, back cutting, and making the smart pass. JJ can do all those things better than most players on our team... Why not take a shot? DD
