tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559768384419142472.post1601510517373616455..comments2024-03-20T00:37:03.098-07:00Comments on The Pattern of Basketball: Pistons vs. HawksJTjarkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05215300059377871925noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559768384419142472.post-83822009147813373412015-10-29T11:35:33.620-07:002015-10-29T11:35:33.620-07:00A big frontline would impede the Hawks spacing and...A big frontline would impede the Hawks spacing and they don't have a lot of depth upfront behind their 3 main guys. Millsap at the 3 is definitely an option but I think that's a worst-case scenario.<br /><br />Jimmy Butler is an interesting comp for Stanley Johnson but he's already at 240-245 as a 19-year so I don't see why you wouldn't want him developing his perimeter skills as a 4 over the next few years. I think one of the best ways to leverage Drummond's size is to go as small as possible next to him with shooters and playmakers so it's something to think about down the road. <br /><br />Agree with you on Dinwiddie. I loved him at Colorado and I hope he gets a chance in Detroit at some point.JTjarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215300059377871925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559768384419142472.post-55421922527590923432015-10-28T08:54:55.644-07:002015-10-28T08:54:55.644-07:00Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.
So why didn'...Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />So why didn't the Hawks go with a big frontline (Splitter-Horford-Millsap) to combat Morris? Is that a good answer to the Melos of the world or does it create too many other problems?<br /><br />Regarding the Pistons - SVG has identified Jimmy Butler as the desired comp for Johnson, which makes some sense if you think about it, though plenty of reasons to doubt it too. SVG knows this is a development year for the team; Drummond's burgeoning post-up game, Jackson's outside shot and decision-making, for Johnson on all fronts, for overall team chemistry and especially that core. Point is - you'll probably see Johnson at the 2 before you see him at the 4, to develop his perimeter skills. They'll keep giving him chances in the PNR, especially whenever Jackson is sitting.<br /><br />As for the rotation - Johnson and Tolliver are sure things off the bench and either one could play more than Illysova or Morris. Bullock and Meeks are going to have to fight to have any sort of meaningful role. The deep enough at 9 though (with Blake/Jennings, Johnson, Tolliver, Bynes off the bench.)<br /><br />It's disappointing that Blake won the backup PG job over Dinwiddie. Blake's a guy coaches seem to love despite his longstanding problems on defense.<br /><br />The Pistons bench unit should be a weakness until such time as Jennings returns, Johnson usurps Morris, and they find an upgrade to Illysova. But right now, at least you can say the pieces fit pretty well as substitutions playing along the starters.Lankowniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421144704503213226noreply@blogger.com