D-Mo/TRob/Parsons in small ball Jones looks like the odd man out, especially if they decide to play Greg Smith some at the 4. but i'd like to see a rotation of: D-Mo/TRob/Jones ...could maybe get TRob a few minutes at center considering how bad Greg Smith is defensively.
I agree that it should be DMO with some different matchups featuring Parsons/Delfino/Smith at the PF position..but I don't think TRob will do much of backing up Asik, except in the requisite McHale goes small-ball moments. Smith is now the official C backup
I've been watching Jones highlights and it seems that he is settling into being a kinda of stretch 4 like Morris. I think he is currently the least physical of the PF on the roster.
I think TRob is a good fit hes always one of the 1st up the court and looking for the put back or rebound Check out his best plays so far this season http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NrgVOjiNUA
My pick would be Donatas since he fits the best with the starters imo. Which I must say, I really like the combination of Asik/D-Mo and Smith/T-Rob on the frontline. Like other's have said, its a good combination of offense and defense.
If it was going to be DMo, he would have started last night or at least played more than spot minutes. The starter is either Delfino or Robinson and I'm leaning towards Delfino.
Should have made this a poll. Maybe Clutch will add one. I think Greg Smith will start at PF, unless we are playing a small ball team where we can go with a lineup like last night with Delfino joining the starting lineup. I figure Smith/Asik/Robinson will make up the primary front court rotation, with DMo getting spot minutes.
I'm thinking we are going to see small ball with Delfino and Parsons at the forward positions, and sometimes DMO will start. I don't think T-Rob will get the starting position for a decent while unless he proves himself v. quickly or we go on a big slide. He has too much stuff to learn and the playoff race is too tight. We are the 8th seed, can't take the risk of him learning on the job unless we're desperate or he comes out amazing.
If DMO stinks it up, I hope Jones can slide in and get a little PT too, but it might all go to Rob if that happens.
no way Greg smith start at 4, he has 0 range, so does Asik. DMo was horrible last night, only played 5 mins. I bet Robinson start at 4, Dmo few minutes, and Delfino off-bench fill in the rest.
Trob wont start right away he has to be work into the rockets system and pace but he should be looking at 15-20 mins for now
i feel bad for ppat but he was not the droid we were looking for. we'll see how good t-rob will be, soon i think. he is an infinitely better fit than patrick. asik is battling waves of big men at times (think denver games). at least we got someone who should put some mean on the opposition. oh, and no matter how raw his offensive skills are they have to be light years beyond omer's. at least he can dunk the damn ball.
Robinson should start. He might only get 12 minutes some nights, but he is physically a legit starting pf with a huge upside. He should thrive running the floor with this team, as well as take some pressure off Asik in the paint.
My guess is Mchale will play both Dmo and Robinson. Minutes will depend on matchups. I wouldn't rule out a Jones callup if either looks lost out there.
