Novakaine, Supernove, Sure Shot, whatever we call him, the guy looks like a player. I'm just wondering how long, in your opinion, will it be before the guy starts? Honestly, with as good a shot as he has, I could see him getting 15 points a game (5 threes a game, maybe mroe), if given enough minutes. I honestly don't think that that is too much. Also, with the weak spot at power forward and the weak long range shooting of last year, I think that he is a perfect fit for this team. Because of this, I'm thinking that he will be starting by the new year. I'm just interested in hearing your side.
Ahh, I goofed this one up. Should have been a poll. Obviously. Oh well - now there's a more broad range of selections. Sorry guys.
I would love to see him start, though Batier is much better in everything other than shooting. We could move Tmac to 2 and let Novak play 3 and see what happens. But then you waste all the real 2s like Snider and Bonzi. But definitely don't mind to see it in one game or two.
I'm talking moreso about starting Novak over someone like Snyder. Not over Battier. I think my ideal lineup (or at least those who get starter's minutes) would be: McGrady Bonzi Novak Battier Yao And actually, if we play that lineup, McGrady and Bonzi can switch off on who they're defending, as well as Battier and Novak. All of that with Yao maybe playing a little zone down low (or everyone playing a zone), and I think we have ourselves a nice little defense also.
Not this year, but probably some time in the next 2 or 3....he is a weapon for sure..... His Per has to be off the charts, he comes in and the offense PURRRS. DD
It was actually talked about over the off-season, I believe. Yeah, we'd have no "traditional" point guard, but McGrady would do well bringing the ball up the court. I think even Bonzi could get us by bringing the ball up the court. With Van Gundy's offense, I don't know how much it'd matter anyways. I think the ultimate thing that I'm starting to realize is that there are about 20 different combinations of starting lineups that we could use, and STILL be better than half the teams in the NBA. That is a good thing, and I think that as long as Yao AND McGrady aren't hurt for a significant time, at the same time, we will make the playoffs.
I don't think Novak is quite ready to start, but with the way he can light it up in a few minutes I wouldn't be suprised to see him getting the majority of minutes off the bench for now. If Snyder or Bonzi aren't getting it done and Novak is still shooting and playing strong, I think he will be starting for sure. Right now it looks like Snyder will be starting and I think he should with the way he has played this preseason. The one flaw I see in his game right now are his turnovers.
i don't see him starting anytime this year or next. And I really think we're underrating snyder right now. His slashing ability has been pretty sweet to watch. He can drive with control, finish, yet he knows his role, and he can shoot from the outside decently, at worst. I think he'll be solid in the starting lineup with Wells' firepower off the bench.. and then when Bonzi bolts after the yr, Novak fills up the scoring off the pine and we gotta grab someone else to play down low when Yao is on the bench next year
I think it will be a while before/if Novak starts. I've liked what i've seen from Snyder especially if he can shot like he did last year behind the arc. Battier, McGrady, and Snyder really increase the speed that surrounds Yao. I'm just hoping that Novak can get on the court so that he's not a liability on defense.
JVG needs to give this kid as many minutes as he can handle, unquestionably the sweetest stroke on the team and his FT shooting is a weapon as well. His D is satisfactory and won't negate what he gives you at the other end. If he doesn't start there are enough minutes backing up T-Mac at the three and Battier at the 4.
I'd say 3-4 years assuming he can fill out enough to start at the 4. If not, I think he will be a career backup...but a very valuable one at that.
He has a lot of work to do before he can fill a starting role. First off, let's not forget this is the preseason and guys are not putting forth their best defensive effort. But more importantly, he doesn't have all the skills necessary to fill out the 2, 3, or 4 position. As a 2, he would need more quickness and ability to penetrate and finish at the rim. As a 4, he needs more size, ability to get more boards, and most importantly, defend other bigs. He is most-suited to the 3 position right now, where he can help double-team, shoot the 3, and cover the perimeter. But even there, he will have a hard time against people he'll have to defend. Novak is a good role-player, but I doubt he will ever crack the starting lineup, unless it's on a crappy team. The NBA just has too many people better than him.
Novak needs Yao's trainer to get him in a muscle building program. He's got the smallest arms and chest on the team.
I think you guys are blowing the Novak situation out of proportion, sure he hit a few threes in the pre season, but lets see him in the regular season when defenses tighten up before we make these types of threads. I'm not sold on the guy yet, i'm not sold on anyone unproven based on what they do in preseason.
no way can Bonzi bring the ball up court under pressure. maybe Snyder who has better handles and actually played some point in Nevada. but who's going to check Wade, Nash, Parker or Terry? TMac was supposed to get a break from chasing 2s; now he's going to be chasing even quicker 1s? Bonzi, Battier and Novak can't keep up with them either.
5 treys a game... that's not happening. He's been putting up good numbers against 2nd and 3rd tier players, without much pressure on the perimeter. He's a quality bench player, best case scenario he develops into a consistent 6th man. IMO we need a PG on the floor at all times to get easy buckets. Otherwise McGrady and Yao have to work too hard to get points, and we eliminate any scoring outside of a half-court set. It's too much isolation and too much to ask for McGrady... when he is the sole ball-handler on the court.
barring injuries, novak will not start a game in his nba career. unless he gets quicker, everyone says he needs to be bigger but hes thin yet slow. he need a little more speed and model his game more like reggie miller.
