[POLL] Should Lin be our starting PG?

jlinfan · Starting Rotation Joined: 15 Jul 2014 Posts: 720

I don't think there is any debate who is the best PG on our team.

So far, based on reps with first unit and Scott's comments since training camp opened (ex. when Nash went down Scott mentioned either Lin or Price would replace him) all signs point to Lin as 6th man.

I understand that the coaching staff are tops in their field which means there is no debate who are more knowledgeable when it comes to basketball when compared to LG.

Yes, as humans we can always rationalize anything if we really wanted to.

One argument for Lin moving to 6th man is that he can control the second unit. Another might be that Lin is not in the long term plans.

However, you could make the same arguments for moving Nash to the bench. As well, Lin's game is similar ( concede they are not identical

) to Nash's game, and no one was debating that he was a bad fit next to Kobe.

I am curious to what LG thinks on this topic, and hence a new thread. My guess, LG will vote 95% for YES (I voted YES).

If I am right, why the disconnect between LG and the guys that get paid to do this for a living?

Lakers_Jester · Star Player Joined: 17 Sep 2012 Posts: 5366

I voted yes. For obvious reasons. Now do one for ed davis lol.

ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

[POST] Yes.

Reflexx · Franchise Player Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 11163

I think Byron will have Lin start early in the season, if not by game 1. There are some reasons why Lin is on the bench at the moment.

1. No experience with starting unit on practice
2. Coming back from a week off. Need to adjust to speed of the game again
3. Ease him back
4. With Young out, bench is anemic on scoring
5. To get a read on guys like Randle, it's best to have a good PG on the floor

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greenfrog · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 5:20 pm Post subject:

I think you get more out of him if you bring him off the bench with uptempo players. Especially if Davis is coming off the bench it's a no-brainer.

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LAKERMIKE2 · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 5:21 pm Post subject:

There shouldn't be any question on who should start @ PG for this team! Why not keep it simple & consistent...

Lin, cause he's capable, younger, healthier & has more upside.

Nash if & when ready can come off the bench & lead the 2nd unit, CASE CLOSED...

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gold555 · Starting Rotation Joined: 17 Jul 2014 Posts: 108

Even when Nash is healthy, I still vote Lin start.
If you care about the future plan as well, why not let Lin
takes the control, specially the start line, because the end of game
most of us agree put Lin in. But you do not let him play with starters.

Another thing, he will play major minutes then why he cannot be started?
As matter of respect, we all know starting a player means something.
Why some of you do not want to give?

There are a few of guys mentioned about Lin's game, "Lin brings a system!",
well said! More of you keep excited by LinDavis P&R, which is what we like
to entertain and hopefully and positively win games. We know there chemistry is counted, but it needs the play. So you do not want Lin has more chemistry with starters?

Although I also agree some of reasons of why Lin benched is benefit us more. But you do not have to not start him. Think twice plz. You do not have to bench him to gain all those benefits....

Firelord_Rag · Starting Rotation Joined: 22 Jul 2014 Posts: 228

cgambino123 · Starting Rotation Joined: 11 Jul 2014 Posts: 329

Who cares if Lakersground wants him as a starter. He should be the starter. Everyone in LA thinks so. Magic thinks so. But Scott won't do it. For whatever reason. Starting Price and even Ellington over him just proves that

Dave20 · Franchise Player Joined: 15 Jun 2013 Posts: 11333

Lin should start but you never know with Byron, he seems to like Price because of his defense.

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Vin · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:47 pm Post subject:

No doubt about that. Lin has to start.

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Mini Mamba · Star Player Joined: 06 May 2013 Posts: 6006

It doesn't matter if Lin starts or not. As long as he plays starters minutes and finishes games that's all that matters.

sammo · Sixth Man Joined: 27 Jul 2014 Posts: 83

whatever gets lin the most playing time with davis. havent seen anything exciting with lin-hill.

Runway8 · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:27 pm Post subject:

Lin should start, but he needs to tighten up his dribble when engaging in those pick and rolls and waiting in no mans land for the double team. I cringe every time, it's always exposed and ripe for the picking. Got to improve those handles, watch CP3 tapes.

Other than that, I love his chemistry with Davis, and how he can take the ball to the rack.

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