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Webster to return: help or harm the rotation?

This was linked in the fanshots and thought I would bring up here for some actual discussion since the fanshots get no love.

Gavin this morning on 955 The Game had Mike Barrett on as a guest. Besides showering Greg Oden with praise and then trying to explain Twitter to Mike, they spoke about Martell. I had to get into work so I missed the end of the conversation, but some interesting points were brought up by MB in regards to Webster and how he could be a disruption to the rotation if he comes back to play.

Everyone knows I <3 Nic Batum. His most valuable asset to the starting unit is his defense and movement. He's often in the right place and has been given some tough assignments that Travis cant be trusted with. Nic is needed and even though his offense is not here yet and his shot is flat most of the time, he spreads the floor and can be counted on for a 3 or 2 in each game. Even though Martell is better than Nic by a lot on offense, how much will Martell's presence hurt our defense? I think it will be a detriment and a tremendous one at that. Will his movement and conditioning be there? I doubt that after a whole year off and what, a month off the boot? Will Martell spot up for the corner 3? Of course, but is this upper body strength still there ?

 

I guess I pose the question, If Martell comes back before the post season, or in the post season, will he help or hurt the team more? If he is in the second unit, will he push Travis to the 4? Will Channing literally have -10 minutes or will Nic just get cut out the rotation and our 3's look like last year? Is that wise especially when Nic has proven to be such an asset to us?

 

I say No on the Webster. It just isn't worth it. He should recover, rest and be healthy and ready for next season.

 

What say you?

 

Sophia