As we prepare to start this year's playoff run which of our role players do you trust most to come through and have a good postseason? I'm not talking abt Harden, CP3, or Capela as I think we can count on them pretty much without question. I choose to place my confidence in Kenneth Faried because his game is more about energy and effort than it is about his shot being on. I know PJ will bring it on D, but you really don't know what to expect from him on the offensive side of the ball from game to game. Eric Gordon will surely have some great games in this years playoff's where his contributions are absolutely needed to win, but he will disappear in some games too. Feel free to discuss...
I voted Gordon as he is starting to pick things up, but I do agree with your analysis about him and Tucker. Faried is likely to bring energy and effort, but his defensive shortcomings can hurt us too. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that we need him in the playoffs.
I chose Gordon because I think he knows his shooting is key to our success in the playoffs. I believe he'll be locked and loaded, and ready to go.
For me, its PJ. He is going to bring the intensity on D every time. Offensively its just not fair to judge him. He may get 5-7 shots a game. He is not going to average 20. That is just not his game. EGo, Harden, and CP3 really eat those attempts and Capela gets fed down low. The basics of our offense are not going to change. He will have a breakout game here and there because of rotations but the D and effort will be consistent.
I voted for Gordon, but I get what you're saying irt PJ. Very satisfying images of PJ hounding Durant like a pitbull, resulting in Durant falling on his arse. Just love thicc's defensive intensity.
Austin Rivers. Believed in him from the moment he decided to sign here. He’s a clutch player especially in the playoffs.
PJ Tucker PJ - shots not falling still brings a lot to the team Gordon - shot not falling... well.. he doesn't bring so much to the team.
Gordon is a decent defender actually. He's also the second best penetrator and finisher at the rim behind Harden on the team. I'm worried about CP3. He literally needs to drop defenders to the ground for him to pass by them without setting a screen.
