Dixons D'

by walkoff41 on Jan 29, 2007 1:32 AM PST

In response to the poll regarding Juan's playing
time, I think the important thing to remember is
that he can't guard anyone. He plays D with his hands and though this yeilds an occasional steal,
most of the time it's the opposing guard in the
paint. At least Martell has been trying to play
defense, while growing into his future game.
Remember he's only 20.

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Dixon

is a designated shooter. When he's 'on' he's terrific. When not, he's a liability.

by blazerprophet on Jan 29, 2007 7:45 AM PST reply actions

Agreed

There is no doubt that if Martell continues improving that he will eventually be the person who plays as opposed to Juan, but right now I think that if Juan is hitting his shots that night, he's the go to shooter, if he's not he should be riding the bench for the night to make room for Martell.

by drawingjeremy on Jan 29, 2007 7:38 PM PST reply actions

Dixon's D

Dixon doesn't play D. He's the designated gunner with that group. That's why I think Joel should run with that group. He can erase the poor D by Juan and Martell by stepping out on the shooters off the pick and roll, making them change their shot, and he can challenge those guards when the go to the hole.

by kevingiard1 on Jan 30, 2007 9:40 AM PST reply actions

Wow. All 3 he's-gotta-make-shots comments . . .

. . . came in BEFORE he went 5 for 14 in Okie City.
3 for 5 from beyond the arc, but still--2 for 9 inside it.
Hope that wasn't his response to this diary post.

And is it just me, or should a New Orleans/ Oklahoma City team have
the abbreviation "NO/OK", like some sort of answer bubble to a yes/no question?

More to the point, can't they change their team name to "The Nookies"?
That's what I'VE been mentally referring to them as for a while now.

My name is Quality Pie, but everyone calls me Vickie. Please follow me.

by QualityPie on Jan 30, 2007 1:06 PM PST reply actions

I'd love to see

Joel running with the second unit as well, I've actually thought that a number of times. I think it makes worlds more sense than Mags running w/ them.

by drawingjeremy on Jan 30, 2007 8:57 PM PST reply actions

Ohh and

I also hope that his 5 for 14 performance against The Nookies wasn't related to this post!

As stated... if he's on... if he's not he should be riding the bench and Martell should get those minutes (even if Martell is also not on that night).

by drawingjeremy on Jan 30, 2007 9:00 PM PST reply actions