I think continuity helps a team get better. Also the development of players should also be important. We saw teams that had players playing together for a while did very well in the playoffs.
Talent is what helps you do well in the playoffs. Year 1 of the Miami super team they reached the finals. They hadn't played together. Talent first and foremost will lead to success.
The ABJ crowd thinks they have momentum now, with Deeks' tweet and the "no Lin in Howard recruitment delegation." They feel they are finally at the cusp of all their dreams, which is to get rid of -- or at least demote -- Jeremy Lin. Anyone who thinks, or thought, this was a rational phenomenon or a phenomenon based solely on "wanting what is best for the team" or "performance reasons," take a good look at this thread. Jeremy hasn't been passed over numerous times in his basketball career for no reason. And those reasons apparently haven't always been for what he did or did not do on the court. That's what David Stern said, and that's what Lin's high school coach said, too.
I see your point but that's not a fair statement, considering that was lebron James. No one is saying Lin is a superstar; I just wouldn't want to see the rockets send him away for cap space or something unless we were getting a far superior player and not giving anyone else from our main core. As of now it appears we can go for Howard all the while keeping Lin so we shouldn't dump him.
Talent is important, but not the only factor, chemistry, luck, etc. Look at the Lakers last year. They had so much talent and barely made the playoff over us who didn't have as much. Heat got to the final that first year, but they didn't win. It took them playing another year to win it all. And really they were pretty lucky to win it this year over the Spurs.
I completely agree with your statement, other than the talent trumps all portion. Maybe just my opinion but I think coaching and continuity are way less important than talent when it comes to winning. Not saying they aren't helpful, just not that big a part as some believe. As far as Lin goes, if we have the right moves in place contingent on moving Lin I have no problem with it and feel confident that Bev could give us what we would need at the PG spot. In fact even if we aren't necessarily getting a "far superior" player and instead are planning to get quality bench depth I would be ok with that too. And if in the end we decide to keep Lin I'm fine with that too. I'm open to all possibilities until we are a contending team.
Lakers were an injury riddled mess all season. They are one of the few exceptions to the talent rule. And yeah the heat barely ended up winning...to one of the other most talented teams in the league.
I know, I think even if he's putting up all-star numbers and help the Rockets to another title this board will still be full of ABJ and haters wanting to trade Lin. I hope I can see Lin play PnR with Howard, they will be a deadly combination next season.
Miami is a once-in-a-generation team with a once-in-a-generation player. Furthermore, all their players were established superstars when they got together. Using them as some kind of standard is not smart. Most teams, even talented ones, need time to gel. A young and super-talented team like the Thunder weren't finals-worthy right from the start.
Quit the hate, get a life; Stop trashin' da forum, ClutchFans not ClutchTrolls; LinFans part of it, LinTrolls not quite.
I know what you were replying to, and I'm sure you could've made the same valid points without using the playoff sample or used steals/48min. But you know why you used that sample, so don't hide behind it now. For all your openness, no need to hide
While we're at it, Harden or Jordan at his prime or Kobe at his prime? I mean, if we're going into hypotheticals about who we can get. Paul is staying. Rondo cannot hit 3s and will throw a fit in an offense where he dribbles the ball past mid-court and passes to Harden and sits at the corner.
