(08-04-2024, 03:38 AM)F Gump Wrote: Again this is not accurate info.In the most recent set of games, the playoffs:Maxi + PJ had a net rating of -5Maxi + Lively net rating of +4
This idea that Luka is the PG at all times is not accurate from a defensive standpoint. Do you really think he chases around PGs?
Luka's still the PG on the floor, regardless of who he happens to defend. We all know that. No one ever thought of DJJ as getting minutes at PG, even though he often defended the PG on the other team.
Naji was brought in to replace DJJ and Grimes was brought in to replace Green, both of whom got more minutes than Maxi.... I'm not sure why Naji and Grimes need to force their way to their minutes? They were brought in to play roles that ....
That idea that this one was intended to be a replacement for that one may be accurate on paper and in the front office, but reality is that new kids without a strong resume typically have to prove their worth. I think they will get some run to start the season, but I don't think they will be handed anything. They'll have to work their way up the pecking order, if they can.These guys were backups elsewhere, not all-stars or something. I think Kidd will kinda cater to the set of players he knows and trusts, that drove the train, until he figures out who he can trust and how. Or not. Think Wood, C. I expect that set he trusts will includes the 4 returning starters plus Klay, plus Lively, Maxi, and probably Exum as well. Not sure about Dinwiddie. Backups from another team? We'll see.
So you complained earlier that I use small sample, and then use a smaller sample to make your argument.
I'm not sure what your point/argument is regarding Luka being a PG on offense. Clearly the fact that Luka is generally the second biggest player on the court and generally guards forwards has an impact to lineup construction.
I don't know where you are getting the idea that backups from other teams need to earn their strips (Wood was an exception due to being knucklehead). We started Grant, PJ and freaking Mcgee immediately. All were backups prior. Hell, DJJ was a backup min signing and started almost immediately. Kidd plays what he needs, and what he is going to need off the bench is defense. Given that Naji and Grimes are his best (non center) defensive options off the bench, its more likely they are going to have to play their way out of the rotation (like Grant and McGee did).