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Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:23 am
by Split T
I’m not really seeing the rebounding issue…KD is a better rebounder than either Mikal or Cam…ya if we start Shamet it might be a problem, but I’m assuming we start Craig. That’s 3 above average rebounders in the front court. What am I missing?
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:31 am
by JeremyG
KD is a better rebounder than Cam but still not great if he's playing the 4. But if Craig is in there it might work. I just don't like Craig as a starter.
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:36 am
by Superbone
Split T wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:23 am
I’m not really seeing the rebounding issue…KD is a better rebounder than either Mikal or Cam…ya if we start Shamet it might be a problem, but I’m assuming we start Craig. That’s 3 above average rebounders in the front court. What am I missing?
Maybe you weren't watching closely last night.
Our best rebounder had two!
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:45 am
by INFORMER
JeremyG wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:31 am
KD is a better rebounder than Cam but still not great if he's playing the 4. But if Craig is in there it might work. I just don't like Craig as a starter.
I don't know, it might be best to start Craig so that he is surrounded by talent. That may he can focus on hustle, defense, rebounding, and just hitting open 3s.
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:08 pm
by Mori Chu
Craig is probably the least bad choice as the 5th starter. He's a good defender and he hustles, and he can hit an occasional 3. Lock his ass in the gym and make him take 1000 corner 3s per day, that's what he needs.
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:35 pm
by Shabazz
This team often makes the "right play" to it's detriment. Meaning, I'd rather a tough KD mid-range shot than for the ball to swing to Torrey in the corner, even if the stats say otherwise. You'd better believe that's what the defense is going to be scheming for going forward: inviting the pass to the "5th guy."
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:42 pm
by Cap
Shabazz wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:35 pm
This team often makes the "right play" to it's detriment. Meaning, I'd rather a tough KD mid-range shot than for the ball to swing to Torrey in the corner, even if the stats say otherwise. You'd better believe that's what the defense is going to be scheming for going forward: inviting the pass to the "5th guy."
If the stats say we get more points per attempt on the Torrey shot, why would you not want it?
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:33 pm
by specialsauce
Nothing is more cringe than Torrey Craig getting the ball anywhere but to dunk it
I don’t think you’re going to see Torrey in there to finish games come playoff time. At least I hope not.
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:34 pm
by Aztec Sunsfan
specialsauce wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:33 pm
Nothing is more cringe than Torrey Craig getting the ball anywhere but to dunk it
I don’t think you’re going to see Torrey in there to finish games come playoff time. At least I hope not.
What about Shamet getting the ball?
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:40 pm
by specialsauce
Aztec Sunsfan wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:34 pm
specialsauce wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:33 pm
Nothing is more cringe than Torrey Craig getting the ball anywhere but to dunk it
I don’t think you’re going to see Torrey in there to finish games come playoff time. At least I hope not.
What about Shamet getting the ball?
Nothing is more cringe than Shamet getting the ball. Lol.
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:22 pm
by JeremyG
specialsauce wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:33 pm
Nothing is more cringe than Torrey Craig getting the ball anywhere but to dunk it
I don’t think you’re going to see Torrey in there to finish games come playoff time. At least I hope not.
You're giving Monty too much credit.
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:55 pm
by Shabazz
Cap wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:42 pm
Shabazz wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:35 pm
This team often makes the "right play" to it's detriment. Meaning, I'd rather a tough KD mid-range shot than for the ball to swing to Torrey in the corner, even if the stats say otherwise. You'd better believe that's what the defense is going to be scheming for going forward: inviting the pass to the "5th guy."
If the stats say we get more points per attempt on the Torrey shot, why would you not want it?
It’s more about him finishing too many possessions- getting the pass vs taking the shot. It’s our biggest weak link. Putting Lee in solves some of that but creates issues on the other side of the ball.
It’s like someone else said, Torrey may start, but the 5th guy should be situational.
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 6:34 pm
by Split T
I’m fine with Craig shooting open 3s…he’s shooting 40%…a I just don’t want him dribbling
Re: Game Day: Suns (30-26) @ Hawks (27-28), Thurs 2/9/23
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 6:36 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
I also like the energy Okogie brings off of the bench. He has more juice on the ball than Craig.