Miller's D is tearin' it up?

We were all wrong, folks, and it's time to admit it. According to this article, Andre Miller's defense might actually be helping the Blazers. Seriously, I'm not joking, it's actually suggested.

about 2 years ago vanceanthony 10 comments 0 recs |

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Philly was a better defensive team when Miller was on the floor. He can guard shooting guards which helps on switches. He’s always been a smart defender and directs the Blazers defense well when he’s on the court. You can see him talking to teammates after blown plays, telling people when to double, pointing at shooters who aren’t covered.

This doesn’t surprise me at all. The problems come when Miller is forced to guard the best perimeter player on the court. That should never happen, but until Batum comes we just don’t have any other options.

by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 3, 2009 2:10 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Miller studies tape and knows the opponents

Andre communicates well with his teammates while on the court. So if the Blazers team defense suffered while he was on the floor, then I’d be concerned. The 3-guard lineup was superior to any Blazer configuration in recent memory, but Roy isn’t suited to play against SFs on a nightly basis. I’d go to the RAWMO lineup and see what Miller can do as a starter, alongside Roy and Webster

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Dec 3, 2009 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs