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MJST
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 Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:36 pm Post subject: Byron Scott potentially starting Jeremy Lin; Moving Nash to the bench |
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| Quote: | Mike Bresnahan @Mike_Bresnahan ·
Lin might become the Lakers' starting PG instead of Nash, Byron Scott said. He's still weighing what to do with the situation.
Mike Bresnahan @Mike_Bresnahan ·
Scott thinks Nash would be okay with a move to the bench behind Lin: "I have no doubt in my mind....He's such a professional."
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Sounds like the right move to me. It would mean Nash wouldn't have to guard like likes of Curry, Westbrook, etc on a nightly basis and could go against another teams backup point guard. Less pressure on him. Not just that but given our practices Nash could still push pace with the 2nd unit in short bursts with little difficulty. Lin is the better defender and would likely fit better with the starting unit in the grand scheme of things.
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cmonkee
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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| With Nash's age/health, this was inevitable. Bryon's rigorous training camp & preseason "vet" lineups have only accelerated the timetable. |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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| He'll have no choice because Nash won't be healthy enough to play lol |
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bandiger
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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No kidding what a shocker  |
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yinoma2001
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Good move Coach. Now don't flinch from it and give Lin the Scott's seal of approval.
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lukewaltonsdad
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Good. I have no doubt he'll stick with his guns... |
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CBaller8
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Lol @ potentially |
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44TheLogo
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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| It was always a matter of time. |
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yinoma2001
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Too bad Lin is also hurt. Clarkso...oh hurt.
Price is right!
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pjiddy
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Won't last if Byron doesn't embrace perimeter shooting to open up the floor so Lin can penetrate. Otherwise, he'll just be dribble-dribble-shoot. |
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lukewaltonsdad
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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| I thought Lin was going to play Thursday; their aiming for Sunday for now...although, he did some light shooting today. Clarkson could be back by Thursday. |
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mporter
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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| We can all thank Steph Curry for this move. |
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Rawr
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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It only took 3 preseason games for this to happen. We all knew it was probably going to happen. At least we know Byron is very aware of the limits of the guys on the roster.
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DimesnD
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Nash to the bench? At this rate the locker room would be more useful. He can help Vitti prep the ice bath for Kobe.
Clarkson not a PG. Price doesn't run an offense very well. Anyone sign Bo Mcalebb yet? Kyle Lowry 2.0 |
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MJST
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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| It's a solid idea |
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oliverginob
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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| yeah Nash is such a pro, knowing hes taking done and refusing to retire. great guy |
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j-wolf
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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To me this is a no-brainer, and Ed Davis should be the starting 5. Hill is too lazy and scared of contact.
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Jim99187
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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took 2 weeks but thank god Lin is starter...
I like the idea of nash spoonfeeding the bench tough |
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Jim99187
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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| j-wolf wrote: | | To me this is a no-brainer, and Ed Davis should be the starting 5. Hill is too lazy and scared of contact. |
if anybody needs to go to bench its boozer. Hill we all know is lazy bum and will start showing up in regular season |
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Nightwalker
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Smart move coach. Nash is done. |
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xxsicrokerxx
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I think we should bench Kobe |
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Nightwalker
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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| xxsicrokerxx wrote: | | I think we should bench Kobe |
Why? Please explain. |
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Jim99187
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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| xxsicrokerxx wrote: | | I think we should bench Kobe |
ya u r right. Byron should start in his place |
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xxsicrokerxx
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Nightwalker wrote: | | xxsicrokerxx wrote: | | I think we should bench Kobe |
Why? Please explain. |
Watch the games |
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j-wolf
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Jim99187 wrote: | | j-wolf wrote: | | To me this is a no-brainer, and Ed Davis should be the starting 5. Hill is too lazy and scared of contact. |
if anybody needs to go to bench its boozer. Hill we all know is lazy bum and will start showing up in regular season |
Ya. Replace him with Randle. Start Davis over Hill. Then we are talking...
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