The perfect PG for the Mavericks next year is Jeremy Lin

[Kidbasketball20]

Will only cost 4-5 mil a year (maybe less depending on how this season winds up with KoMe) and is a steal compared to what they would get for Dragic (who has virtually the same skill set)

- Major chemistry with Parsons from the Rox days where Parsons posted career highs
- Ellis is the best SG fit wise Lin will play with since Shumpert
- Lin's speciality is the Pick n Roll and him and Dirk would be a LETHAL combination.
- Linsanity 2.0 with Tyson Chandler again.

- The masterful and coach of the year Rick Carlisle who would find the way for Lin to contribute BEST to the team and use his skills the BEST.

The major point is that he will cost a far lot less than a player like Dragic/Lowry and put up similar numbers given the system. When Lin has Ellis/Dirk/Parsons to bail him out instead of Kobe/Wesley Johnson/Boozer, he will obviously be a major contributor to the team AT A SIGNIFICANT BARGAIN NEXT YEAR.


Not to mention Lin has played phenomenally with Parsons and Chandler right now, and Dirk Pick n Rolls would be masterful.


make it happen CUBAN!

[Lebronxrings]

lin is elite and a arguable top 10 pg. He has tons of value and would definitely help the mavs on a non selfish team.

[navy]

Wouldnt be a bad deal considering how low his stock is dropping.

[Kidbasketball20]

lin is elite and a arguable top 10 pg. He has tons of value and would definitely help the mavs on a non selfish team.

The key is non selfish team.


The Curse of Lin leaving the Knicks is that he had to deal with superstar ballhogs at the SG position, and ***** ass coaches.


Carlisle the GOAT besides Thib, Spo and Pop.

[Choke]

Comparing Lin with Dragic is hillarious. For the money is Lin good fit, but Dragic is way better player.

[Kidbasketball20]

Comparing Lin with Dragic is hillarious. For the money is Lin good fit, but Dragic is way better player.

What do you think Lin's stats would be on an uptempo offensive minded team like the Suns? They are playing D'Antoni ball of course Lin's stats would be VERY similar to Dragic's. :biggums:

[Kidbasketball20]

Wouldnt be a bad deal considering how low his stock is dropping.

Agreed. They'd be able to get him at a steal bargain and not break the bank for a Dragic/Lowry and end up losing out on another player from their starting lineup.

His stock is low, but his game and potential is sky high. Especially with the right players (Check), coach (check), and style of play (absolutely check).

Mavs are everything the trash Lakers are not. Talented, team oriented and well coached. A winning organization.

Come on Cuban, I know you read ISH!

[Bandito]

lin is elite and a arguable top 10 pg. He has tons of value and would definitely help the mavs on a non selfish team.
Ignorance of basketball is high with this guy:lol



Anyways Lin in this team will do wonders as a bench role player. He could be a spark of the bench that will be needed in the playoffs.

[navy]

Any Mavs fans want to comment on the Mavs current guards? Felton and Nelson I think?

[chocolatethunder]

I'll comment. Felton hasn't played yet. Their guard play has been great. Nelson is giving them decent 3pt shooting which helps w their spacing (missed a couple of games w his back) and Harris and Berea have been good. Lin wouldn't work for this team because he's not needed. He also has difficulty taking care of the ball. Nelson may not be the best PG in the game and he's 32 but he's been to the finals and knows how to run a team. Harris and Barea off the bench have been great. I don't expect much from Felton but not many teams play four PGs. So I'm not saying that Lin wouldn't work on a different team but he's not a good fit on this team at all. This is not a fit for him.

[Cocaine80s]

Let's see if he's still in the league next year first...

[Kidbasketball20]

I'll comment. Felton hasn't played yet. Their guard play has been great. Nelson is giving them decent 3pt shooting which helps w their spacing (missed a couple of games w his back) and Harris and Berea have been good. Lin wouldn't work for this team because he's not needed. He also has difficulty taking care of the ball. Nelson may not be the best PG in the game and he's 32 but he's been to the finals and knows how to run a team. Harris and Barea off the bench have been great. I don't expect much from Felton but not many teams play four PGs. So I'm not saying that Lin wouldn't work on a different team but he's not a good fit on this team at all. This is not a fit for him.

TODAY's ARTICLE

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4703952/goran-dragic-exposes-dallas-pg-problem

"Goran Dragic exposes Dallas' PG problem"

Just imagine adding Dragic to a lineup featuring Tyson Chandler, Dirk Nowitzki, Chandler Parsons and Monta Ellis. Assuming Dragic opts to test the market, that

[Kidbasketball20]

The things that article talks about are LIN'S STRENGTHS and will have a salary much closer to disastrous washed up has been Nelson than Dragic at a near max deal.



Come on Mavs. Use your heads. You know for a FACT Lin would be the best FIT on this current Mavs team compared to the other FOUR PG'S on the roster

[chocolatethunder]

No they aren't his strengths. He's no better defensively than what they have. Lina strentghts are keeping the ball and driving and trying to score. He's just an ok passer and he's an ok shooter. When he gets hot he can score. But he's not a PG in a PG sense. You think he's better than he is defensively but he isn't. He got his ass carved the f*ck up this week. The perfect role for him is to come off the bench and jack up shots. I don't mean that in a bad way. That's what he's best at. He's not a fit for their team. It's not what they need. They need better D at the SF postion and in the backcourt but he's no better than what they have.

[elementally morale]

I don't think so. But he would certainly be the best PG at Harvard, should he go back for his PhD.

[Kidbasketball20]

No they aren't his strengths. He's no better defensively than what they have. Lina strentghts are keeping the ball and driving and trying to score. He's just an ok passer and he's an ok shooter. When he gets hot he can score. But he's not a PG in a PG sense. You think he's better than he is defensively but he isn't. He got his ass carved the f*ck up this week. The perfect role for him is to come off the bench and jack up shots. I don't mean that in a bad way. That's what he's best at. He's not a fit for their team. It's not what they need. They need better D at the SF postion and in the backcourt but he's no better than what they have.


Lin's strengths are driving to the basket, setting up his teammates as a playmaker, getting in the paint and kicking out, and most of all ATHLETICISM especially in transition.

Nelson is averaging 7.5 points and 4.3 assists. Lin is doing tremendously better in a much worse position and role on the Lakers where Kobe is the main ball handler and there are no shooters for Lin to pass to.


LIN is the one who allowed Parsons to go for career high numbers last year, and Tyson to be a dominant center during the Linsanity era. The fact that Dirk doesn't NEED the ball to be successful and can play the pick and roll with Lin is a tremendous asset.

[andremiller07]

The Mavericks need to play Devin Harris more and there problems are solved.

[Kidbasketball20]

The Mavericks need to play Devin Harris more and there problems are solved.

Are they?

the mavs need athleticism. someone who can run with Parsons and Ellis plus set up Dirk and Tyson.



There's maybe 5-8 PG's who can do it. And only one at a decent salary.

[andremiller07]

Are they?

the mavs need athleticism. someone who can run with Parsons and Ellis plus set up Dirk and Tyson.



There's maybe 5-8 PG's who can do it. And only one at a decent salary.
Devin Harris is more athletic and is a better playmaker/shooter and defender than Lin he's exactly what they need I'm just not sure if they think he's durable enough or not.

[chocolatethunder]

Are they?

the mavs need athleticism. someone who can run with Parsons and Ellis plus set up Dirk and Tyson.



There's maybe 5-8 PG's who can do it. And only one at a decent salary.
You're nkt realistic about Lin or his "athleticism". He's average for a guy his size at his position in the NBA. He's not super athletic by any means and he is a poor distributor and he TURNS THE BALL OVER TOO MUCH. The only PGs who have a high TO number and are successful are ones who dish out a ton of dimes. He's not that guy. Why can't you accept that he's a guy who can score 10-14ppg off the bench. He is only effective w the ball in his hands but he's too loose w the ball and not good enough to be a starter. I just don't get it why you're. It being realistic about him.

[KungFuJoe]

Lin is kind of an enigma. When he's on, he can be near unstoppable. But when he's not, he can be a negative factor.

I don't see the problems with his defense that others see though. You do realize that NOBODY can guard the PG position by themselves. Not in this stacked league. You rarely see Lin get lost or lose his man and he's a good help defender.

Sometimes he goes under the screen when he shouldn't but that's because he's got guys like Hill and especially Boozer who don't show for shit on the PnR and the guard gets a wide open lane.

I would consider Lin an average to decent defender. Someone had posted stats that showed he holds PGs to under their percentages from various spots in the floor, especially at the basket.

[chocolatethunder]

Lin is kind of an enigma. When he's on, he can be near unstoppable. But when he's not, he can be a negative factor.

I don't see the problems with his defense that others see though. You do realize that NOBODY can guard the PG position by themselves. Not in this stacked league. You rarely see Lin get lost or lose his man and he's a good help defender.

Sometimes he goes under the screen when he shouldn't but that's because he's got guys like Hill and especially Boozer who don't show for shit on the PnR and the guard gets a wide open lane.

I would consider Lin an average to decent defender. Someone had posted stats that showed he holds PGs to under their percentages from various spots in the floor, especially at the basket.

Lin had a bunch of nice games on the Knicks. He's never been near unstoppable. People need to be more realistic about him. He's a great story and he was good for the league at the time but he's come back to earth and he's just a guy. He's not a starter in this league and that's pretty obvious. That doesn't make him a bad player but he's a bench player who's good for 10-14 ppg. Theres nothing wrong with that. People need to accept it.

[imnew09]

Lin's strengths are driving to the basket, setting up his teammates as a playmaker, getting in the paint and kicking out, and most of all ATHLETICISM especially in transition.

Nelson is averaging 7.5 points and 4.3 assists. Lin is doing tremendously better in a much worse position and role on the Lakers where Kobe is the main ball handler and there are no shooters for Lin to pass to.


LIN is the one who allowed Parsons to go for career high numbers last year, and Tyson to be a dominant center during the Linsanity era. The fact that Dirk doesn't NEED the ball to be successful and can play the pick and roll with Lin is a tremendous asset.


Damn reading that sh** made my IQ declined like the great depression. How many Lakers game you've seen this yr? Lin can't make plays for sh**

[MavsSuperFan]

Lin is just lucky to have milked as much money out of his rockets contract as he has.

[Kidbasketball20]

Damn reading that sh** made my IQ declined like the great depression. How many Lakers game you've seen this yr? Lin can't make plays for sh**

All of them.


The system isn't built for Lin's play style.

Up tempo, team first basketball.

[Kidbasketball20]

Devin Harris is more athletic and is a better playmaker/shooter and defender than Lin he's exactly what they need I'm just not sure if they think he's durable enough or not.

By athleticism I mean in transition. Lin is a top 5 PG in transition without a doubt.

[Genaro]

Now I know why Rockets fan don't like you, OP. You're delusional about Lin and his abilities. I guess you are confusing Lin with CP3.

[Milbuck]

By athleticism I mean in transition. Lin is a top 5 PG in transition without a doubt.
He's also without a doubt a top 1 PG when it comes to being the worst starting PG in the league.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

By athleticism I mean in transition. Lin is a top 5 PG in transition without a doubt.
Umm....no he isn't

[Kidbasketball20]

Now I know why Rockets fan don't like you, OP. You're delusional about Lin and his abilities. I guess you are confusing Lin with CP3.

Hey man, he's shown already he can improve the abilities of Parsons and Chandler. :confusedshrug:

[nathanjizzle]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: this is the perfect match.

[Cocaine80s]

Lol didnt you say that the Lakers would be a perfect fit and that it was Houston that made Lin look bad? :roll: :roll:

Face it. Its not the system, its Lin.

[nathanjizzle]

Lol didnt you say that the Lakers would be a perfect fit and that it was Houston that made Lin look bad? :roll: :roll:

Face it. Its not the system, its Lin.

whats wrong with lebron, the system or the team?

[Cocaine80s]

whats wrong with lebron, the system or the team?
?

Cavs are on a winning streak led by Lebron :pimp:

[LakersFan626]

He's also without a doubt a top 1 PG when it comes to being the worst starting PG in the league.

Um, Norris Cole? Patrick Beverley? Lin is WAY better than both of them, even with his lack of mental toughness and on/off performances.

[R.I.P.]

Yes. Perfect. Another guard that cannot defend worth shit is exactly what the Mavs need. They already have 11 players on the roster who cannot defend, four starters. Please one more. Yay.

[Kidbasketball20]

I said perfect fit because you would assume a starting job with the Lakers would be better than off the bench with the Rox.

Not with the Lakers for 3 reasons:
1) Byron's ridiculous "no 3's" strategy
2) Kobe Bryant averaging 30 shots a game
3) There are no other offensive weapons in the starting lineup playing with Lin besides Kobe

By the 2nd Rox season, Harden and Parsons were the 2 main offensive focus points (besides Dwight). That ended up working out great for Parsons with his contract, but now he is exposed without a PG like Lin.


The facts are Tyson and Parsons both played some of their best basketball with Lin as their PG. Now you're adding Ellis and Dirk as well for offensive possessions. How many more assists would Lin have with Dirk shooting pull up jumpers instead of Boozer? Parsons instead of Wesley Johnson?


And everyone knows if Lin played in an up tempo team first system, he would thrive. That is his game.


And are we really comparing Byron Scott and Rick Carlisle as coaches? Carlisle is a phenomenal coach and Cuban knows Lin will cost significantly less for the same strengths in skills (driving to the basket, in transition, playmaking) than anyone. Devin Harris is washed up while Lin's athleticism in transition is phenomenal.



The best move for the Lakers would be to trade Lin for picks to the Mavs and go full tank mode.

[brooks_thompson]

You know who originated Linsanity a few years before the term was coined for Jeremy? Ramon Sessions. Had a monster tear near the end of the year in meaningless games for the Bucks.

You know who's better than Lin? Ramon Sessions. Lin's an underconfident wuss who can't dribble. It's amusing watching him try to get the ball up the court and run an offense against Mike Conley & Tony Allen. You can practically see him getting nervous.

If Dallas can woo Dragic then they damn well should.

[ronnymac]

Um, Norris Cole? Patrick Beverley? Lin is WAY better than both of them, even with his lack of mental toughness and on/off performances.
Beverley torched Lin in la and tore him up in Houston.

[ronnymac]

I said perfect fit because you would assume a starting job with the Lakers would be better than off the bench with the Rox.

Not with the Lakers for 3 reasons:
1) Byron's ridiculous "no 3's" strategy
2) Kobe Bryant averaging 30 shots a game
3) There are no other offensive weapons in the starting lineup playing with Lin besides Kobe

By the 2nd Rox season, Harden and Parsons were the 2 main offensive focus points (besides Dwight). That ended up working out great for Parsons with his contract, but now he is exposed without a PG like Lin.


The facts are Tyson and Parsons both played some of their best basketball with Lin as their PG. Now you're adding Ellis and Dirk as well for offensive possessions. How many more assists would Lin have with Dirk shooting pull up jumpers instead of Boozer? Parsons instead of Wesley Johnson?


And everyone knows if Lin played in an up tempo team first system, he would thrive. That is his game.


And are we really comparing Byron Scott and Rick Carlisle as coaches? Carlisle is a phenomenal coach and Cuban knows Lin will cost significantly less for the same strengths in skills (driving to the basket, in transition, playmaking) than anyone. Devin Harris is washed up while Lin's athleticism in transition is phenomenal.



The best move for the Lakers would be to trade Lin for picks to the Mavs and go full tank mode.
Parsons was a by product of harden drive and kick out passes or transition offense.You really are living in a fantasy land.

[spiegel]

So much hooo ha for a scrub

[Kidbasketball20]

You know who originated Linsanity a few years before the term was coined for Jeremy? Ramon Sessions. Had a monster tear near the end of the year in meaningless games for the Bucks.

You know who's better than Lin? Ramon Sessions. Lin's an underconfident wuss who can't dribble. It's amusing watching him try to get the ball up the court and run an offense against Mike Conley & Tony Allen. You can practically see him getting nervous.

If Dallas can woo Dragic then they damn well should.

Was Sessions an undrafted player who got cut from 3 NBA teams that season and was a game or two away from getting cut? Nope.

[Kidbasketball20]

Parsons was a by product of harden drive and kick out passes or transition offense.You really are living in a fantasy land.

Parsons had more offensive touches than Lin in the 2nd season by FAR.

His first season the offensive focus was Harden, Lin, ... Parsons
Then the 2nd season it became Harden, Howard, Parsons, ....... Lin

The point being Lin with the Rox was a benefit to Parson's game and helped spread the floor.

These are facts, you just don't know them accurately.

[spiegel]

Parsons had more offensive touches than Lin in the 2nd season by FAR.

His first season the offensive focus was Harden, Lin, ... Parsons
Then the 2nd season it became Harden, Howard, Parsons, ....... Lin

The point being Lin with the Rox was a benefit to Parson's game and helped spread the floor.

These are facts, you just don't know them accurately.
parsons is betta chump

lets rip the rock out of one of the leagues scoring leaders so a marginal player can get more touches.:lol

[ronnymac]

Parsons had more offensive touches than Lin in the 2nd season by FAR.

His first season the offensive focus was Harden, Lin, ... Parsons
Then the 2nd season it became Harden, Howard, Parsons, ....... Lin

The point being Lin with the Rox was a benefit to Parson's game and helped spread the floor.

These are facts, you just don't know them accurately.
Lins game accompanied more success for parsons game?.this is why I call you delusional.

[Mr. Jabbar]

lin is elite and a arguable top 10 pg. He has tons of value and would definitely help the mavs on a non selfish team.

feel free to neg this guy ppl

[Kidbasketball20]

Lins game accompanied more success for parsons game?.this is why I call you delusional.

Parsons would have better stats w/ Lin than any of the 4 Mav's current PGs. Fact.



And same with Tyson Chandler as well.

[disel]

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm poor mav fans if this cat joins them

[coin24]

Take him now:oldlol:

[andremiller07]

You know who originated Linsanity a few years before the term was coined for Jeremy? Ramon Sessions. Had a monster tear near the end of the year in meaningless games for the Bucks.

You know who's better than Lin? Ramon Sessions. Lin's an underconfident wuss who can't dribble. It's amusing watching him try to get the ball up the court and run an offense against Mike Conley & Tony Allen. You can practically see him getting nervous.

If Dallas can woo Dragic then they damn well should.
Not this year, he's been atrocious but in general yes.

[disel]

Not this year, he's been atrocious but in general yes.
this cat had himself a big run with bucks when he was havin 40 point games.betta then lin in ny but lin got the hype factor

[Kidbasketball20]

this cat had himself a big run with bucks when he was havin 40 point games.betta then lin in ny but lin got the hype factor


It's not that you're a troll Cocaine, you're just a hater.

[YouGotServed]

The perfect PG for the Mavericks next year is Jeremy Lin

https://insidethelifeofmoi.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/gif-4.gif

[disel]

devin harris and nelson are better.

[BuffaloBill]

lin is elite and a arguable top 10 pg. He has tons of value and would definitely help the mavs on a non selfish team.



http://imageshack.us/a/img85/2863/stephenahand.png

[DMAVS41]

We need guard defense. That is our biggest weakness. Lin doesn't address that. We need guard/wing defense.

[Kidbasketball20]

We need guard defense. That is our biggest weakness. Lin doesn't address that. We need guard/wing defense.

Based on the most recent ESPN article about the Mavs PG trouble, that doesn't seem to be the case that Carlisle or the beat writer thought.


Lin will be on the Mavs if Cuban knows what's smart for him.

[Kidbasketball20]

Cuban: The Mavs were the first team to sign him as a free agent, and we loved him. He’s a kid that was fearless. He was obviously smart having got into Harvard. He was a lot more athletic than people expected. We really looked at him as a potential as another Steve Nash. We wanted to sign for summer league, wanted to sign him to a contract for the Mavs, but he wanted to go play close to home and he grew up in the Bay Area so he went to sign with the Golden State Warriors and the rest is history.

Rose: Can he be another Steve Nash?

Cuban: Yeah, he absolutely can. He’s that good. He’s got that type of talent. But, part of what made Steve Nash great, when Nash went from the Mavericks to the Suns and became MVP, it was a system that he just excelled at. So, Jeremy has got to play in the right environment with the right players and he can be a star.


---
Make it happen Marky Mark!


The Mavs are the ultimate Pick and Roll team.
Lin's strength is Pick and Roll's.
The Mavs strength is team basketball and chemistry.
Lin has played his absolute best with Tyson and Parsons.


MAKE IT HAPPEN

[Kidbasketball20]

A Rondo/Lin PG combo would be deadly.

[TheBigVeto]

A Rondo/Lin PG combo would be deadly.

True but Lin has to come off the bench.
He should demand trade from the Lakers.

[Kidbasketball20]

True but Lin has to come off the bench.
He should demand trade from the Lakers.

At this rate Lin won't be considered a starter next season.


A first PG off the bench/6th man would be perfect for the Mavericks. There are so many lineups Carlisle could have with Lin.



By the deadline I'd bet the Mavs trade for Lin and Boozer. Hey Cuban!

[DMV2]

Lin is done!

Losing your starting job to Beverly was more of an offense vs defense preference.

Losing your starting job to Ronnie Price means you don't belong in the league anymore.

How can you suck this badly on your contract year?

[Kidbasketball20]

Lin is done!

Losing your starting job to Beverly was more of an offense vs defense preference.

Losing your starting job to Ronnie Price means you don't belong in the league anymore.

How can you suck this badly on your contract year?

Byron Scott is not a good coach. He is also not a fan of Lin like McHale, but at least McHale had other talent other than Lin who could fill his role (Harden, Parsons, Bev).

Byron doesn't let Lin be unleashed. No pick and rolls. No uptempo PASS FIRST basketball. The Rockets's issue with Lin was because Harden could do what Lin does but much better.


Byron is just a bad coach and refuses to reign in Kobe.

[DMV2]

Byron Scott is not a good coach. He is also not a fan of Lin like McHale, but at least McHale had other talent other than Lin who could fill his role (Harden, Parsons, Bev).

Byron doesn't let Lin be unleashed. No pick and rolls. No uptempo PASS FIRST basketball. The Rockets's issue with Lin was because Harden could do what Lin does but much better.


Byron is just a bad coach and refuses to reign in Kobe.
First it was Melo and JR Smith, then Harden, McHale, now it's Kobe and Scott.

Lin is running out of excuses and running out of time. Again, his contract expires in April, he should do whatever it takes to get a new contract by all means.

[smoovegittar]

Will only cost 4-5 mil a year (maybe less depending on how this season winds up with KoMe) and is a steal compared to what they would get for Dragic (who has virtually the same skill set)

- Major chemistry with Parsons from the Rox days where Parsons posted career highs
- Ellis is the best SG fit wise Lin will play with since Shumpert
- Lin's speciality is the Pick n Roll and him and Dirk would be a LETHAL combination.
- Linsanity 2.0 with Tyson Chandler again.

- The masterful and coach of the year Rick Carlisle who would find the way for Lin to contribute BEST to the team and use his skills the BEST.

The major point is that he will cost a far lot less than a player like Dragic/Lowry and put up similar numbers given the system. When Lin has Ellis/Dirk/Parsons to bail him out instead of Kobe/Wesley Johnson/Boozer, he will obviously be a major contributor to the team AT A SIGNIFICANT BARGAIN NEXT YEAR.


Not to mention Lin has played phenomenally with Parsons and Chandler right now, and Dirk Pick n Rolls would be masterful.


make it happen CUBAN!


:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[chocolatethunder]

Byron Scott is not a good coach. He is also not a fan of Lin like McHale, but at least McHale had other talent other than Lin who could fill his role (Harden, Parsons, Bev).

Byron doesn't let Lin be unleashed. No pick and rolls. No uptempo PASS FIRST basketball. The Rockets's issue with Lin was because Harden could do what Lin does but much better.


Byron is just a bad coach and refuses to reign in Kobe.
And the excuses just keep on coming. Keep it up pal. Lin is trash and is not a starter. Not a starter in this league.

[Kidbasketball20]

First it was Melo and JR Smith, then Harden, McHale, now it's Kobe and Scott.

Lin is running out of excuses and running out of time. Again, his contract expires in April, he should do whatever it takes to get a new contract by all means.

Are you denying Melo is an egomaniac who is only out for himself? JR Smith is a good influence/good player? Look at their team! 10 x more talent than the Lakers and the same record.

Harden had the same game as Lin and McHale is a disastrous coach. I dont blame Harden at all, especially given how his game has dramatically picked up this season as a TEAMMATE.


I agree that Lin is almost out of excuses, but teams like the Spurs, Mavericks, Suns, etc... play team first PASS THE BALL AROUND basketball. If Lin can't thrive on a team with ball movement then he is done.

[Kidbasketball20]

And the excuses just keep on coming. Keep it up pal. Lin is trash and is not a starter. Not a starter in this league.

He'd make a great 6th man.

[strifed169]

First it was Melo and JR Smith, then Harden, McHale, now it's Kobe and Scott.


:lol Lin has some shit luck, I wonder if he prays to not be teamed up with the biggest ballhogs in the league.

[Kidbasketball20]

bump

[Cocaine80s]

A 2nd round rookie is starting over this scrub :roll:

[ronnymac]

:lol Lin has some shit luck, I wonder if he prays to not be teamed up with the biggest ballhogs in the league.
Harden is actually one of the best playmaking/passing SG's in the league if not the best. He is not a ballhog.Lin fanatics need a grip and a dose of reality.

[rezznor]

A 2nd round rookie is starting over this scrub :roll:
2nd rounder starting over an undrafted player? shocking

[Heavincent]

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[gts]

Lin had a bunch of nice games on the Knicks. He's never been near unstoppable. People need to be more realistic about him. He's a great story and he was good for the league at the time but he's come back to earth and he's just a guy. He's not a starter in this league and that's pretty obvious. That doesn't make him a bad player but he's a bench player who's good for 10-14 ppg. Theres nothing wrong with that. People need to accept it.

I said it the other night and I'll say it here.. four teams and five coaches and the story ends the same way each time... he starts off with teams hoping he can take on a major role then slowly works his way down the rotation and out of favor...

he's not a playmaker, he's a player who can make plays sometimes, he's not a great shooter but at times he gets streaky and makes some good shots, he's not a good defender... he is what he is, an OK off the bench guard who's skills can easily be replaced by any one of the other mid level guards in the league

I like Lin, he does OK but he's not a guy you can use as one of your rosters foundation pieces... he's a complimentary player you sign to round out a roster that already has a couple solid PGs on it

[theaussieguy]

I said it the other night and I'll say it here.. four teams and five coaches and the story ends the same way each time... he starts off with teams hoping he can take on a major role then slowly works his way down the rotation and out of favor...

he's not a playmaker, he's a player who can make plays sometimes, he's not a great shooter but at times he gets streaky and makes some good shots, he's not a good defender... he is what he is, an OK off the bench guard who's skills can easily be replaced by any one of the other mid level guards in the league

I like Lin, he does OK but he's not a guy you can use as one of your rosters foundation pieces... he's a complimentary player you sign to round out a roster that already has a couple solid PGs on it
Lin will go down as one of the greatest PG's ever to set foot on a bball court, mark my words

[Kidbasketball20]

When he goes to a team with either a smart coach, a non dominant/ballhog SG, or pass first teammates then we can talk.


But Lin with the Rockets/Lakers has had to deal with the same issues. The Rockets this season have fixed a lot of their problems, esp. Harden but his first 2 seasons Harden didn't play a lick of D nor pass the ball.

[oarabbus]

I would take Lin off the bench on the Warriors again :rockon:

[ralph_i_el]

Lin would be an awful match alongside Monta. He'd do well if Monta wasn't on the squad and he could be the initiator on O, but that won't happen because Monta is the better player.


Lin is good on the pick and roll. He's mediocre in all other facets of the game :confusedshrug: He's quick and decently smart.

[supernova5912]

I would take Lin off the bench on the Warriors again :rockon:

Lin would be third-string though right after Shaun Livingston.

[Kidbasketball20]

I would take Lin off the bench on the Warriors again :rockon:

warriors/spurs/mavs would be blessed to get Lin on their squad

[Kidbasketball20]

Lin goes 5-11, 11 pts 5 assists against the Bulls in 27 min


and haters say he won't get any higher than, "Vet minimum"


Idiots
Pathetic
Stupid dumbasses

[Practice?]

I can't start a thread, but thought this was worth sharing about Rondo: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12249260