Defensive Assignments: Kobe on AI, Vlad on Melo

GinoDB · Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Posts: 2597

im sure they will adjust, dont assume they will be on those guys the whole game , things will change game to game and wel adjust.

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Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

The only thing that even matters is that we destroy them on the other end (offense). We can guard everyone except Melo and Iverson very well.

UncLaker · Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 1034 Location: Las Vegas, NC, LA

i think the question is:
who will guard Laker Killer Lina Kleiza man1

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engin · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 65 Location: Turkey

Call me whatever but i see Kobe having a foul problem while defending Iverson. Also this might effect his offensive performance. I would rather use Vujacic on him at times or let Fisher/Farmar make Ivy play defense on them. Kobe can guard him at the fourth quarter, if necessary.

As for the Radman on Carmelo, i don't see it a good idea either. I would use Lamar, who is a very underrated defender, to defend Carmelo and spoil his mid-range jumper by using his length and long arms. But i agree with some that Vlad can be used in defending K-Mart or Turiaf can do the job when he gets playing time.
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theinsanity · Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 902

Vlad can be focused on defense when he wants to be and he can do a decent job on Melo, but his play basically hinges on whether Vlad is making his shots or not. I swear, if Vlad doesn't make at least one of his first two shots, he disappears for the rest of the game. If he does, he's a monster out there, playing D, hustling, grabbing rebounds, driving the lane, making passes, etc.

Pig Miller · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 1062

with vlad and odom in the lineup, they can easily switch between k-mart and melo and it shouldn't be that big of a difference

their size and versatility will be a big positive on the defensive end

Enforcer · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 1812 Location: The internets

Vlad on Melo?! He'll go off for 50 points.

LkrsOvrMia · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:09 am Post subject:

I forsee foul-trouble this series!

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strikemode14 · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:54 am Post subject:

Vlad on Melo..that might make me change my prediction of a sweep to a 6 game series. man10

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JSM · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:58 am Post subject:

karacha · Joined: 01 Nov 2005 Posts: 15731

The thing is... Vlad can play excellent D when he's focused. We've seen that a couple of times this year. He is tall, athletic, strong. He's heavier and taller than Melo, and should be able to cover him. It's Vlad's mental focus that is a problem most of the time. If Radman comes 100% prepared, he's going to have a pretty good chance of covering Anthony - if not, he's still going to play good defense, but he'll pick 2 fouls in the first quarter.

Luke... I don't know. He is actually a good help defender, but his one-on-one D is not good at all. He is strong and tall, but doesn't have the speed or length that Radman has. Then, there's Turiaf, who could do a pretty decent job as well. I think we have enough defensive weapons we can throw out at them. Maybe Phil decides to give Ira a couple of minutes. man1

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LOL · Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 993

sasha on AI?
kobe on melo?

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KGB · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:06 am Post subject:

Why wouldn't he take melo seriously?
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Enforcer · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 1812 Location: The internets

I agree with JSM. Put Newble on Melo.

LakerEricR · Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 256 Location: Santa Barbara

The matchup of Radman on Melo makes sense to me otherwise the only other option is him on Martin IMO.

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lilkhmerkid4u · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 2929 Location: Chattanooga,TN

Fisher-Carter
Kobe-AI
Odom-Melo
Turiaf-KMart
Gasol-Camby

Bench:

Farmar-Atkins
Machine-JR Smith
Walton-Kleiza
Mihm-Najera
Mbenga-Nene
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Senor Mortgage · Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 472

Also Denver's biggest weakness is their defense. It makes no sense to go to a defense only roster and play scared against Melo. Avery did the same thing against GS last year and lost. Melo will get his regardless. Going to Newble is playing scared against Melo. Luke has played him well anyways.

lilkhmerkid4u · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 2929 Location: Chattanooga,TN

Some people here just overrate Newble, im pretty sure most people on here have never even seen him or pay close attention to him before he came on board. And now some people are acting like he is 1st team all defense or something
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JSM · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:46 pm Post subject:

gill · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject:

If Vlad wants to be effecting in guarding 'Melo, he better bathe in Jack Daniels before game time....
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LakersN4 · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 511

The only thing that would make this better is if AI tried to guard kobe too