Monty.....unconventional line up. black and blue report

Monty was on the black and blue report today. He said he'll use an unconventional line up this year.

Jrue, Reke, Randerson, AD, Asik?

http://img.pandawhale.com/45822-Kean...a-gif-Yr7D.gif

PG: Ajinca
SG: Asik
SF: King Cake Baby
PF: Rivers
C: Russ

Your move, Spurs.

PG: Reke
SG: Jrue
SF: Davis
PF: Rivers
C: Anderson

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Originally Posted by GeauxSaints53

PG: Ajinca
SG: Asik
SF: King Cake Baby
PF: Rivers
C: Russ

Your move, Spurs.

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the nuclear option...
I like it

This way Monty's response to Sean Kelly's question about what was going to happen at SF:

Monty: It's something that ummm, do we have a prototype small forward? No, but I have to be able to make some adjustments at that position. I'm not gonna reveal what I'm going to do just yet, but I do feel like we have the people around on our team that can allow me to maybe play a bit differently than other teams, but because of the defensive moves that we've made, especially getting Jrue back, it might not be your prototype line up that you see out there from time to time but it's going to be an effective lineup just because of who we have on our front line and the experience that we have and our pace of play is something that we feel like has gotten better over the last couple of years and I think we're going to be even better this year. It always starts on the defensive end. We don't have a prototype Small Forward, but nobody has a perfect team. You have to make the most of what you have and we have some really good guys and that's something that I'm looking forward to.

It's bobbit, I'm calling it.

Tyreke Small Forward/ Point Forward

I thought Reke at SF as soon as a read it.

I think Reke can play point forward with the starting 5. Jrue is money as a jump shooter, same with Gordon who can benefit from catching and pump faking and then getting a step on the defender. He's our best ball handler & play maker and two guards who can knock down catch and shoot opportunities

Miller will start at SF Reke is coming off the bench.


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Originally Posted by pelicanchamp

Miller will start at SF Reke is coming off the bench.


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hahahaha no

So I can only think of 2 possible outcomes from this so called unconventional lineup:

1. a PG/SG at SF - Tyreke Evans - Maybe Tyreke is a little short for SF but he has a great wingspan, weight, and strength, and has Davis and Asik behind him. Plus presents a matchup problem for other SF's who aren't as quick.

Jrue
Gordon
Tyreke
Davis
Asik

2. A stretch PF at SF - Ryan Anderson - This might be a huge possibility since he said our defensive front court will be so good.

Jrue
Tyreke or Gordon
Ryno
Davis
Asik

MM, shed some light on this, what you think?

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Originally Posted by Kumar

It's bobbit, I'm calling it.

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I've said it before and I'll say it again..... don't fall asleep on him.....

but babbitt wouldn't be unconventional...

unconventional would be starting a player out of position, like tyreke who is a sg at sf or ryno who is a pf at sf.

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Originally Posted by pelicanchamp

Miller will start at SF Reke is coming off the bench.


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This is what I'm hoping for. I just think that bench rotation is catered to Reke. Salmons or Babbit could start until Miller's ready. Then again, if he ain't ready now then he probably won't ever be.

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Originally Posted by Kumar

It's bobbit, I'm calling it.

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How is Babbit formed?

Y'all better get ready, Miller-Time is coming. He will be the most improved player. Rivers will be second most improved.


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Originally Posted by jhow0036

This way Monty's response to Sean Kelly's question about what was going to happen at SF:

Monty: It's something that ummm, do we have a prototype small forward? No, but I have to be able to make some adjustments at that position. I'm not gonna reveal what I'm going to do just yet, but I do feel like we have the people around on our team that can allow me to maybe play a bit differently than other teams, but because of the defensive moves that we've made, especially getting Jrue back, it might not be your prototype line up that you see out there from time to time but it's going to be an effective lineup just because of who we have on our front line and the experience that we have and our pace of play is something that we feel like has gotten better over the last couple of years and I think we're going to be even better this year. It always starts on the defensive end. We don't have a prototype Small Forward, but nobody has a perfect team. You have to make the most of what you have and we have some really good guys and that's something that I'm looking forward to.

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Much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by jhow0036

This way Monty's response to Sean Kelly's question about what was going to happen at SF:

Monty: It's something that ummm, do we have a prototype small forward? No, but I have to be able to make some adjustments at that position. I'm not gonna reveal what I'm going to do just yet, but I do feel like we have the people around on our team that can allow me to maybe play a bit differently than other teams, but because of the defensive moves that we've made, especially getting Jrue back, it might not be your prototype line up that you see out there from time to time but it's going to be an effective lineup just because of who we have on our front line and the experience that we have and our pace of play is something that we feel like has gotten better over the last couple of years and I think we're going to be even better this year. It always starts on the defensive end. We don't have a prototype Small Forward, but nobody has a perfect team. You have to make the most of what you have and we have some really good guys and that's something that I'm looking forward to.

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He's talking about Davis and Asik right here, sorry IRT, no Davis at 3

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Originally Posted by GeauxSaints53

How is Babbit formed?

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They need to do way instain Monty. Who bench their Babbit because these babbit cant play well.
It was on pelicansreport this mroin.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

2. A stretch PF at SF - Ryan Anderson - This might be a huge possibility since he said our defensive front court will be so good.

Jrue
Tyreke or Gordon
Ryno
Davis
Asik

MM, shed some light on this, what you think?

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This line-up will equal foul trouble for our bigs. Ryno can't stay in front of any SF. This means SF's will be attacking the rim on almost every play which will lead to foul trouble. This option is no bueno IMO

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Originally Posted by UptownFuz504

This line-up will equal foul trouble for our bigs. Ryno can't stay in front of any SF. This means SF's will be attacking the rim on almost every play which will lead to foul trouble. This option is no bueno IMO

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Thibodeaux pretty much ruled out a similar lineup of Noah, Gibson and Gasol for defensive reasons in a recent interview, although he said it would have worked in the 90s.

ITS RYNOS TIME

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Originally Posted by UptownFuz504

This line-up will equal foul trouble for our bigs. Ryno can't stay in front of any SF. This means SF's will be attacking the rim on almost every play which will lead to foul trouble. This option is no bueno IMO

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Very good point, pretty sure tyreke will be our sf

With jrue being just as good off ball as on ball expect tyreke to play a ton of point forward

Yeah the only time I would put Ryno at the 3 is against very unathletic forwards. Which I am struggling to name more then 2 or so starting caliber forwards in the league that qualify in that category.

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Originally Posted by UptownFuz504

This line-up will equal foul trouble for our bigs. Ryno can't stay in front of any SF. This means SF's will be attacking the rim on almost every play which will lead to foul trouble. This option is no bueno IMO

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If this is the case, who says Ryno will be GUARDING the SF?

I think it will go like:
Point Forward: Tyreke
SG: Eric Gordon
PG: Jrue
PF: Davis
C: Asik

Nothing really changes except at the 5. Tyreke & Jrue run the offense. If the shot clock gets low you throw it to Gordon in ISO to get a last second shot. That's just how I see it though.

idk where you would find this stat i'm looking for but is there any way to see who would handle the ball more when turner & holiday were in the backcourt together in philly?

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Originally Posted by AD23nEG10

idk where you would find this stat i'm looking for but is there any way to see who would handle the ball more when turner & holiday were in the backcourt together in philly?

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I think you'd be looking for something like this.

http://stats.nba.com/playerTracking.html

They just recently starting using this technology, so don't know if that data would be available a couple seasons ago.

I think he is just saying...he doesn't have a clue right now. He is going to test the waters and hopefully, they will be in a position to make a strong push at the end of the year to grab a 7 or 8 seed like Phoenix almost did.

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Originally Posted by Asteptooslow

I think he is just saying...he doesn't have a clue right now. He is going to test the waters and hopefully, they will be in a position to make a strong push at the end of the year to grab a 7 or 8 seed like Phoenix almost did.

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This is what it will ultimately become. We will hear the phrase "Work in progress" during the season when referring to our rotation because of this.