Let's discuss rotations.
by BAB-Bass on Dec 16, 2011 1:12 PM CST
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On the eve of finally watching our beloved Bulls on the court again back from a longer than intended hiatus from basketball and BlogaBull I was pondering my ideal Bulls lineup after the Rip aquisition.
I'd really like to see this starting five for the Bulls this year.
1. Rose
2. Hamilton
3. Deng
4. Gibson
5. Noah
With the resulting (and I think, quite awesome) 2nd unit.
1. Watson
2. Brewer
3. Korver/Butler
4. Boozer/(Uhm, Scalabrine...)
5. Asik./(Other Kurt Thomas-like bruiser)
This gives the 1st unit better defense and rebounding and Booze would be able to go against teams 2nd unit while being surrounded by pretty decent defenders.
What line-up and rotations do you hope Thibs institutes with the Bulls as currently constructed?
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I think its a good lineup.
Should see alot of minutes together, but I would keep Boozer in the starting lineup. Just to soothe his ego.
I know. I think we'd do awesome with it.
But I fear you’re right and Booze will start. Until he trips over a bag…
I stopped when I saw Taj in the starting lineup over Boozer...
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Dec 16, 2011 3:30 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Yep.
I’d like Derrick and Booze to work on a pick and roll. And Carlos is a better passer than Taj.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Dec 16, 2011 3:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
He started last year and did quite well
You’re forgetting just how bad Boozers defense is. And also how much he struggled on offense quite often. I’d rather take my chances of developing Taj in the starting lineup and let Boozer get the easier matchup against the back-ups.
And in a few years we should amnesty Boozer anyway. Might as well groom Gibson.
It's the same argument that was made about how Caleb Hanie would be better than Jay Cutler. See how that's worked out?
The Bulls were 11-10 when Taj started last year. There’s a reason he was in every single one of the Bulls top offensive lineups last year. I’ll take my chances with Booz, even if he is playing hurt.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Dec 16, 2011 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
That's 'cause he started in the beginning of the year when we had that ridiculously hard schedule
Remember?
It's not like Booz played no tough teams....
Remember how good their record was against the top 8 teams in the league? Yeah, they had the loooong winning streak, which started when Booz came back. Not a coincidence.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Dec 17, 2011 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
yeah its not a bad idea at all
But the economics of basketball almost forces you to start Booz.
Plus his ego would take a hit. I have noticed however that championship teams usually have a 6th man of the year candidate (odom, ginobli, terry). It would be sweet if either rip or brewer could embrace that roll.
by MartyMondays on Dec 16, 2011 3:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions
No, I quite like this idea. ;)
And you get the Jazz lineup playing together against the opposing teams 2nd units. They should have a high familiarity with each other and be able to kick som 2nd unit @ss.
taj isnt a starting power forward
by MartyMondays on Dec 16, 2011 5:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
He's done fine starting before.
In both seasons.
theres a reason we werent a contender when he started
Boozer although he can give me a headache still demands respect from other teams. He draws attention away from rose and makes our offense more fluid.
by MartyMondays on Dec 16, 2011 10:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
i still remember watching
booz’s first game as a bull vs orlando. as soon as he touched the ball, instant double team. it was awesome.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
by Jaina on Dec 16, 2011 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
yep
Teams fear boozer cause they know he’s streaky but they also know if he starts the game well he’s usually good for 20 or more ppg
by MartyMondays on Dec 16, 2011 10:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
it was such a foreign, yet beautiful sight
the quick double team on a Bull in the post hadn’t been seen since…
22yrs old. MVP.
by BigforkBullsFan on Dec 17, 2011 9:14 AM CST up reply actions
gilmore saw some doubles
right?
"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."
by boyonthedock on Dec 19, 2011 1:38 AM CST up reply actions
I remembered that
That is why he should start
"Violence is not always the answer."
"Violence is the question, and the answers always YES!"
Wait.. Where's Bogans?
Just kidding. Solid lineup. I think we don’t lose a lot, if anything, by having a healthy boozer in there with the first unit. Also, doesn’t Thibs use the second unit for defensive purposes? I don’t think Boozer’s defense is good enough to be on the mob squad.
At $300 million, I don't want Albert Pujols anywhere near the Cubs.
by DisCUBbobulated on Dec 16, 2011 4:15 PM CST reply actions
Well if Boozers defense isn't good enough for the second unit...
“Gimme that defense!”
Don't kid yourself, Boozer's going to start.
Hamilton may not start until he learns the plays. And maybe not then if he doesn’t satisfy Thibs on defense. But he’ll get his minutes.
Big question for me, who will get more minutes, Korver or Butler?
Didn't say this is what I thought they would run out there.
This is what I’d like to see. Boozer’s pretty crappy…
I have no idea about Butlers game. Hope he’s better than Korver. Not a fan of Korvers game either…
dude, get off the boozer haterade..
boozer is a good player and will be very crucial to the bulls success this season. Gibson starting is not going to get us very far. I think you got amnesia during the offseason b/c boozer was doing a HELLUVA job filling in when Noah was injured. Yeah, boozer did fade away in the playoffs, but so did noah and brewer and thats mainly b/c of injuries.
Rose and Boozer need to be in sync this yr if they want to surpass the miami heat. The bulls main problem last yr after lacking a SG was the limiting Rose/Boozer combo plays.
...
so did noah and brewer
Brew did an excellent job making DWade “hurt.”
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Dec 17, 2011 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Korver
thibs has said he values shooting. No way a rookie beats him out, not this early. Korver was really effective during the season as a late game option for the Bulls. He spread the floor well for Rose.
by Basketball Smurf on Dec 16, 2011 6:06 PM CST up reply actions
When the Bulls drafted Butler I thought it might presage a Brewer trade.
I have a pretty high opinion of Butler’s worth, but he’s not going to get more minutes than Korver this year unless somebody gets injured. Korver is the only knockdown shooter the Bulls have, the Bulls need him. Butler will probably only get garbage time minutes this year. Next year? I think that’s going to be a whole different story.
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I'm thinking the drafting of butler helped a Dwight Howard trade.
Sending Deng, Noah and pieces will still leave us with probably hedo and butler at SF and Howard at center. Lets face it, Boozer isn’t going anywhere and Dwight is a better fit with him then Noah is.
by Gator_Nation on Dec 18, 2011 11:11 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'd like to see Thibs end the practice of wholesale substitutes
b/c in the playoffs out of necessity you are forced to mix and match more. Instead of units, I want Thibs reacting to game situations and putting in guys who can change the flow at a particular time. I thought the Bulls were caught flat footed a bit in the playoffs b/c certain combinations of players hadn’t been spent much time on the floor together.
I’d also like to see the return of Jomer at some point. I think it could be our most intimidating defensive lineup and something that could be effective against the Heat. Omer-Noah-Deng-Hamilton-Rose. Good size and scoring. Switch in Brewer and CJ for the best defensive combo in the league today (Omer-Jo-Deng-Brewer-CJ).
by Basketball Smurf on Dec 17, 2011 11:02 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Yes, our substitutions last season were VERY predictable and not situational, as like you mention.
Although I agree with you and would like to see Thibs do more situational coachin. It seems (based on the one year we have to go on) that that is not who he is. But we can hope he grows and learns to better adjust based on the opponents.
I think your idea is great
Taj did start at the beginning of the season and in that time he looked better than Boozer looked at any point last season. So the people who blindly say Taj isn’t a starter or that Boozer is the better option just because aren’t making sense to me. The thought of Boozer coming off the bench came up last year and will once again this year because it actually makes sense. Unfortunately money talks and until Boozer is amnestied, expect him to start.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Dec 17, 2011 12:15 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Oh come on
Taj did start at the beginning of the season and in that time he looked better than Boozer looked at any point last season.
You can’t actually believe that. Taj’s November stats: 27.1 mpg, 10.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 48.7 FG%. Boozer’s December stats: 20.6 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 2.4 apg, 55.1 FG%. Taj’s defense wasn’t good enough to bridge that gap in production.
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Dec 17, 2011 2:21 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
No I'm not
Yes, the Bulls had a tougher schedule at the beginning of the year, but that factor doesn’t make up for the huge gulf in production between Taj and Boozer.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Are you sure about that?
His shot blocking and movement on the defensive end alone trumps Boozer’s by such a wide margin that it’s transparent. Then throw in the fact that Taj was able to hit the mid range shot, and to me you have a guy that’s more functional in total than Boozer.
And yes I remember that period when Boozer was getting it done offensively. It’s thrown up in defense of Boozer as a hopes that he can return to it this season. My argument has always been that no matter how good Boozer is, it can’t negate the lack of defense he offers on the floor. Plus the fact that it’s more than obvious Joakim Noah can’t play with the guy, I just don’t see the appeal of his game on the Bulls roster.
As much hell as BG got around here for being a detriment on defense and how much hell Crawford would have gotten for it, I find it amazing how much some are willing to put up with an interior position player who’s so bad on defense that he literally disrupts Thibs defensive philosophy. For that reason I think Taj is the better fit for this team.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Dec 17, 2011 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
If Ben Gordon was on the team last year, I wouldn't have called for him to be benched in favor of Keith Bogans.
Pat Riley is the devil.
The gulf there's much wider.
Rose decides not to go 1-on-2 and I was thinking, "what are you doing?! You've got the numbers!" -Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live
Yes.
If were a decision between those 2 players regarding who would start, I don’t think the answer would be obvious by any means. As role players who are very good at what they do, who you’d start is largely dependent on what your lineup is lacking.
In the real world case of Boozer and Taj, it’s pretty clear to me that Boozer ability to play in the low post, draw double teams, and his passing, are more needed than Taj’s defense. However, I could see cases where the reverse would be true, even though Boozer’s the better overall player.
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I would agree with this,
However, Brewer is a better fit in Thibs system.
by Gator_Nation on Dec 18, 2011 11:07 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
No amount of defense makes up for Taj
averaging 5.1 points on 36% shooting in December. He had a good month offensively (for him, not Boozer), followed by two wretched months. I expect that Boozer can be near where he’s been his whole career, you seem to expect that Taj can be what he’s been for only 1 or two months. Who’s being realistic here?
It’s not at all obvious that Joakim can’t play with the guy. I really wonder why any failings on Joakim’s part are attributed to Boozer. You’re trying awfully hard to scapegoat a guy when it comes to that. How exactly does Boozer prevent Joakim from doing his job? No part of their games is redundant except for the excellent rebounding, and I don’t care who gets those as long as it’s somebody on the Bulls.
It's not just about rebounds
It’s also about positioning on the floor and rotating. If Noah or any other defender has to spend any more time thinking about compensating for another guy on the floor defensively then he should then I think it’s an issue. Come on. I don’t have to try too hard to scapegoat Boozer because I don’t need to. These aren’t things I’m pulling out of thin air.
How many times last year did a slashing guard score or a box out wasn’t made where damn near everybody stopped and looked right at Boozer? How many times did we see Noah heading to the other end shaking his head at disgust because Boozer didn’t rotate to his man, making Noah get out of position. How well was Noah playing at the beginning of the season while Boozer was out?
Now to be fair, you could make the same correlation to Boozer playing better without Noah and that’s fine. I know we won a bunch of games with Boozer and that’s all great. My question is based on what you’ve seen, including the playoffs, can you see Boozer being a heavy contributor to this team winning a championship? In my opinion I don’t. I hope I’m wrong as hell.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Now you're just making things up
If there’s one thing Boozer does well, it’s box out his guy. That’s never been an issue. Your argument would be a lot more credible if you avoided hyperbole and stuck to talking about Boozer ’s actual flaws. When you say things that are simply untrue, you just seem irrational.
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Dec 18, 2011 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
The Taj over Boozer analogy is silly
Based on adjusted +/- stats, Boozer was more valuable than not just Taj, but Noah, Brewer, and Korver. The stat does pass the eye test as Bogans was only ahead of Rasual Butler, JLIII, and Scal. 82games.com’s simple rating (or Roland rating) also has Boozer ahead of Taj by quite a bit. These are obviously not perfect stats, but pretty telling nonetheless. Look here for a comparison. If Taj could bridge the gap in efficiency and bring up his pts/36 a bit, I think there might be an argument. Unless Boozer regresses and Taj gets better, we are a better team with Boozer.
"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight
Here we go with the stats...
Do you or do you not believe that Boozer is the better option at PF than Taj Gibson on a night in and out basis for this team? Also do you really, truly believe that Boozer is more valuable than Joakim Noah? I personally believe that Joakim Noah when healthy is the second best player on this team I don’t have a stat to prove it but I do.
When I think of the word value I think of a player that is vital to the overall aspect of my team. So much so that I wouldn’t dare play vital minutes without that guy on the floor. Carlos Boozer was sitting on the bench when this team needed him most last year. Taj, Brewer, and even Korver wasn’t. You’ll say that like Noah he wasn’t healthy and that’s fine. But what I saw from Boozer in the first preseason game is the same stuff I saw last year and that’s with his weight loss.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
He obviously believes Boozer is the better option than Taj.
If you’d read his post instead of going “LA LA LA LA STATS SUCK I CAN’T HEAR YOU LA LA LA LA”, you’d know that.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Wow now I see why you like Boozer so much
Because just like his lack of defense hasn’t changed in the last year, neither has your smartass, silly comments. Gotta love consistency. I asked Drose01 that question and unlike you, it wasn’t to prove my 14 year old age. I’m sure he may disagree with me but why don’t you let him do that. Thanks.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Yeah...
Cause being an advocate of statistical analysis is definitely a stereotype associated with 14-year-olds…
Sorry if I struck a nerve, but I don’t think DRose01’s opinion of Boozer could’ve been much clearer, and if you didn’t have a tendency to dismiss every reference to advanced stats, you’d have known it.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Polo I've never ever made the comment that stats don't matter
It’s usually anal retentive statheads that ignore what’s happening on the court and hang on stats along that I disagree with and freely, respectfully debate with. I’ve had these same discussions about Deng before last year and I have them now when it comes to Boozer. If some like yourself choose to be a smartass about conversation, that’s on you dude.
His statistical analysis says that Boozer is more valuable than not only Taj but Noah. I’m asking him if he truly believes that or is he merely pointing to statistical analysis that makes that claim. I know what I read and even if I’m asking him for the mere fun of discussing it further and debating it because I disagree with his findings…then that’s what we’re here for. So again, I’m asking that dude, not you. Thanks bud.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
The last line of his post was
Unless Boozer regresses and Taj gets better, we are a better team with Boozer.
Again, don’t think it could be much clearer.
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Dec 19, 2011 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
Again, I addressed this but I will say it again
I said that one statistical measure says that Boozer is better than Noah. That doesn’t mean I believe that by any stretch.
"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight
Also, stathead is mean
I have coached basketball for 8 years now at multiple levels. I would never have anyone watch Boozer for his defense. I would chew one of my players out if they pulled the same crap that he pulls. I know exactly what I see out on the court. Boozer can do the following things better than Taj: rebound, pass out of the high post, shoot better from midrange (space the floor), finish at the rim, and post up and finish the shot. And that is just what I see. If Taj can improve his postup and midrange game, there is an argument to be made. Until that time, no.
"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight
I wasn't reffering to you as a stathead DRose1
My apologies if that was the assumption. But there are some that exist like Hollinger in my opinion and others.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Taj has seemed like a much better finisher at times, though.
by Stacey_Is_King on Dec 20, 2011 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
And yet, he hasn't been
"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight
by DRose01 on Dec 21, 2011 10:29 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I will go ahead and address your concerns
Stats are simply a tool. That is all. Do I like to use them? You betcha! I’m a math teacher. It’s what I do. Do I think they are the be all, end all? No. If I did, I would have not truly believed that Rose deserved to be MVP, since LeBron, Wade, Howard, Nowitzki, and by some metrics Westbrook were more “valuable”. However, I will say a few things. First, when multiple statistical measures say that a certain player is better than another player, I tend to agree. Especially when those stats are based on multiple facets of a player’s game. Second, you make one of my points for me when you say:
I personally believe that Joakim Noah when healthy is the second best player on this team I don’t have a stat to prove it but I do.
While I agree with you (although I believe Deng gives him a run for his money), Noah was not healthy next year. I believe Noah playing through and recovering from injuries hurt the team last year. I believe there is a chance (not a certainty, but a chance) that Boozer was more valuable to the Bulls last year than Noah.
Third, you get kind of silly here:
Carlos Boozer was sitting on the bench when this team needed him most last year. Taj, Brewer, and even Korver wasn’t.
If what I said above made you believe that I thought Boozer was better than Noah, what should I infer from your sentence here?
Finally, nobody would argue that Boozer is a better defender than Taj. However, nobody (I’d hope) would argue that Taj is a better offensive player than Boozer. One of the Bulls biggest problems last year was a lack of offensive threats around Rose. Do we really want our offense to be go, Rose, go and hope for the best? Taj could be a starter, if there were other offensive threats on the team besides Rose. If we could trade Boozer for Kevin Martin…sure, Taj would be a great starter. But Rose needs help, and taking arguably our second best offensive threat out of the starting lineup is not going to help.
I did that mostly without stats. Is that more palatable?
"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight
Yes it actually is. Thanks.
And really I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful in the discussion about stats and it’s place in evaluation. I know that it’s a useful tool when trying to decide the value of a player. But I also don’t value stats to the same degree in basketball as say the sport of baseball where I feel a more rigid analysis can be made of a particular player’s contribution.
I actually agree with this statement…
If we could trade Boozer for Kevin Martin…sure, Taj would be a great starter.
And it makes the point was trying to make about Boozer’s overall worth. Now does Hamilton even began to bridge the scoring gap? Probably not. But with a team that lacks offensive fire power they don’t have the luxury of Boozer’s terrible defense to compound the issue. So in other words, nothing less than Boozer’s best offensively will do.
Not just getting his numbers, but being a presence in the paint. A guy that not only is being accounted for, but makes good on the offensive opportunities he has. In my opinion if he’s not that, I would rather have a guy with superior defense that can get whatever points he gets in the form of putbacks and jumpshots. But we’ll see what Boozer has and hopefully it’ll be enough to get us over the hump.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
If last night is any indication
Boozer’s defense has gone from laughably poor to simply below average. If he continues to score in the post with any kind of regularity, the gap between him and Taj will grow. I don’t think anyone counted on Boozer actually playing defense. It was still not good, but it was fair enough that having him in there is less of a detriment.
"Mental toughness is to physical as four is to one." - Bob Knight
Taj shouldn't start
If Gibson starts then you have no post presence at all to begin the game. Even when Boozer struggles teams still have to throw an occasional double team at him on the post. The other thing is people say Noah and Boozer need to find level of chemistry with each (i.e. Noah making a 15ft jumper to open up space for Boozer). Boozer playing with Asik means teams can sag off and clog the lane even more against him. I like Taj but he is quickly being put into the Hinrich/Gordon category by fans who think Gibson can take his game to another level that just isn’t there
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by squadron supreme on Dec 17, 2011 1:20 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
this
when he’s doubled in the post I’d rather have rose, deng and rip to kick out to than watson, brewer and korver.
Korver's supposed to be our best shooter.
And Watson showed last night that he can get it done from distance too. Boozer could really wreak havoc on opposing teams back-ups.
He can also wreak havoc on opposing teams starters
Which he did before the all-star break to the tune of 19 points on 54% shooting. All the talk this offseason was about getting a SG because the starting offense was too Rose dependent. Now that we’ve got one, you want to replace Boozer with a far inferior offensive player (Check out the per 36 minute stats). What problem is that solving other than soothing your irrational Boozer hate?
Let’s look at lineup data. Check out units 3, 11, and 20. A starting lineup with Gibson at PF struggled to beat their opponents, no matter who the SG was. Checkout lineups 1 and 6, and see how effective those lineups were with Boozer at PF. If you want to see the efficacy of the lineup with Boozer at PFand Brewer at SG, go here. Spoiler alert: That lineup was very successful also.
Again, I really don’t see what problem is solved by sending Boozer to the bench.
by runningman on Dec 17, 2011 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
That kind of backs up what I was thinking.
First that even though Boozer isn’t a good defender, the TEAM defense is still good with him on the court. Second, Boozer’s the better fit with Noah. The best Taj lineups(7 and 9) are with Asik and Thomas respectively. Lastly, that while Taj is a nice player to have on the team, Boozer needs to be the starter.
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Defensively Taj is eons better than Boozer, but
Taj doesnt have a consistent jump shot and almost no post presence. Noah doesn’t have a mid range game at all. Starting Taj hurts the entire offense because opponents are more likely to double the guards than they are anyone in the low post. With boozer on the court they have to respect has mid range and low post game.
by Gator_Nation on Dec 18, 2011 2:05 AM CST via mobile reply actions
An eon is a unit of time.
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Dec 18, 2011 3:20 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Indeed...Boozer will not be as good defensively as Taj. Not even in a million years.
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Would you have preferred I said light years ahead?
by Gator_Nation on Dec 18, 2011 10:52 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
that is a unit of distance, so...
uh, yes.
"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."
by boyonthedock on Dec 19, 2011 1:43 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
I agree with this, Boozer's a better fit with Noah.
I think that only the fact that Boozer and Noah were never really both healthy at the same time obscured this.
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In saying all of that though,
I still think boozers defense will cost us a title. Noah doesn’t have much of an offensive game, but that is less important than then boozer not playing defense simply because there are nights your shot won’t fall, but every night boozers opponent will light him up. Same situation with Jamal Crawford. He may be the better shooter and creator then Hamilton, but what good would that do if he will let Dwayne wade score at will in the playoffs.
by Gator_Nation on Dec 18, 2011 10:59 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I don't think Boozer's D will cost us a title...
Unless his offense is hindered by injury, as it was late in the season and in the playoffs. There really aren’t that many teams that can consistently exploit Boozer’s man defense, because Noah and Asik are so active and versatile defensively. To use the example of Miami, if you have Boozer guard Bosh he’ll get abused. He doesn’t have to guard Bosh though, we can hide him against Joel Anthony. Not many teams have good offensive players at both C and PF.
I think it’s harder to hide somebody like Crawford on D, because there are so many good offensive guards. With the right scheme, and the right defensive players around him, even Crawford’s defense could be mitigated enough to allow him to be a net positive(I think).
Now Boozers rotations are slow, but even this needs to be put into context. With Boozer as the starter the Bulls STILL had the best defense in the league. Somebody has to be the weakest link on D, in our case it’s Boozer. I’m not really too concerned with this as long as he is healthy and able to abuse whoever is guarding him. If he’s not, Taj is always ready to come in and do his thing.
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thats so dumb
The lakers won starting fisher, the mavricks won with JTerry, the heat made it to the finals with mike bobby, the spurs won titles with a bunch of flopping European dudes.
The bulls will be fine with boozer playing like 35 minutes a game
by MartyMondays on Dec 18, 2011 4:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I thought he was related to Ricky Bobby...Shake 'n Bake!
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