Nash Discussion: No harmony, no chemistry, no system (159)

Kit wrote:Take it easy on him, guys or he will change his user name again.

Doc Brown wrote:

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:

Lakerjones wrote:

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:

GoldenKnight wrote:ESPN says hes the 19th best player in the NBA

He's higher than that. At least top 15. At the point guard position only Paul and Westbrook are better IMO.

Deron Williams says hello. I love Steve Nash - especially on our team with the veterans and Dwight, but he's not in his prime any more. Even though I dislike him, I don't see how you would not have Rondo above him as well.

But man, am I ecstatic about getting Nash. He was the perfect guy to get in this scenario to go along with Pau and Howard. Our pick and roll is going to be absurd.

How is Williams better? He doesn't play any defense, isn't as efficient as Nash, and not nearly the playmaker Nash is. Rondo can't shoot and is an overrated defender.

Hmm......

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Westbrook isn't anywhere near the best point guard in the league.

1. Chris Paul
2. Derrick Rose (When healthy)
3. Deron Williams
4. Rajon Rondo
5. Russell Westbrook

I don't wanna trade him either, but it's very difficult to pass up Deron Williams who's argurably the best point guard in the league. The days of needing an elite center to win are over.

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:

JUST-MING wrote:I don’t get the Westbrook hate at all. I’d trade everyone on the roster, aside from Bryant, for Westbrook. He’s arguably the best guard in the NBA.

He's not even a top 5 guard. I wouldn't trade obviously Kobe or Bynum either.

1. Kobe
2. CP3
3. D-Wade
4. D-Will
5. Rondo

AndrewBynum wrote: Going through Texas Lakers Fan's posts and finding him contradicting himself is easy.

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Obviously I was hacked.

gcclaker wrote:With Blake out...an opportunity for Duhon to make inroads as THE back up. I'd like to see Nash's minutes cut down to save him the wear and tear as the season goes on. I'd hate to see him lying flat on the sidelines resting than having to be rushed back because the second unit coughed up a sizable lead.

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Obviously I was hacked.

therealdeal wrote:

gcclaker wrote:With Blake out...an opportunity for Duhon to make inroads as THE back up. I'd like to see Nash's minutes cut down to save him the wear and tear as the season goes on. I'd hate to see him lying flat on the sidelines resting than having to be rushed back because the second unit coughed up a sizable lead.

Yeah I'm getting more and more nervous about our backup PG situation. I know Blake isn't good, but I know Duhon is worse. If Duhon is "battling" for a spot on our roster... we need a little help there behind Steve.

Finwë wrote:

therealdeal wrote:

gcclaker wrote:With Blake out...an opportunity for Duhon to make inroads as THE back up. I'd like to see Nash's minutes cut down to save him the wear and tear as the season goes on. I'd hate to see him lying flat on the sidelines resting than having to be rushed back because the second unit coughed up a sizable lead.

Yeah I'm getting more and more nervous about our backup PG situation. I know Blake isn't good, but I know Duhon is worse. If Duhon is "battling" for a spot on our roster... we need a little help there behind Steve.

Blake is bad, granted, but when playing PG (and not the 2 as he did occationally last season) I don't think he's nearly as bad as some posters here are claiming. He had some terrible stretches, but he also came up big in certain big games. He can shoot the 3, it's usually just a matter of confidence and choosing to actually shoot it, which I think has to improve this year, his 3rd with the team, and with the best teammates he's had so far in terms of talent.
I'm worried about our bench production at the 1, but not that worried. I think we'll be fine.

therealdeal wrote:

Finwë wrote:

therealdeal wrote:

gcclaker wrote:With Blake out...an opportunity for Duhon to make inroads as THE back up. I'd like to see Nash's minutes cut down to save him the wear and tear as the season goes on. I'd hate to see him lying flat on the sidelines resting than having to be rushed back because the second unit coughed up a sizable lead.

Yeah I'm getting more and more nervous about our backup PG situation. I know Blake isn't good, but I know Duhon is worse. If Duhon is "battling" for a spot on our roster... we need a little help there behind Steve.

Blake is bad, granted, but when playing PG (and not the 2 as he did occationally last season) I don't think he's nearly as bad as some posters here are claiming. He had some terrible stretches, but he also came up big in certain big games. He can shoot the 3, it's usually just a matter of confidence and choosing to actually shoot it, which I think has to improve this year, his 3rd with the team, and with the best teammates he's had so far in terms of talent.
I'm worried about our bench production at the 1, but not that worried. I think we'll be fine.

Oh I agree, I've been saying that Blake will be fine, but who knows how long it takes him to fully recover from a freaking puncture wound you know? It could be a month or two before he comes back and in the meantime we're asking Duhon to be our backup PG... that's a little scary.

Finwë wrote:

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Obviously I was hacked.

Really? That's what you're going with? Hacked?

John3:16 wrote:

Finwë wrote:

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Obviously I was hacked.

Really? That's what you're going with? Hacked?

Why don't you lay off him man? He says he was hacked then he was hacked. He's a great poster and honestly, I agree with his ranking of the players.

Great list Texas Lakers Fan!

John3:16 wrote:

John3:16 wrote:

Finwë wrote:

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Obviously I was hacked.

Really? That's what you're going with? Hacked?

Why don't you lay off him man? He says he was hacked then he was hacked. He's a great poster and honestly, I agree with his ranking of the players.

Great list Texas Lakers Fan!

Obviously I was hacked.

John3:16 wrote:

John3:16 wrote:

Finwë wrote:

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Obviously I was hacked.

Really? That's what you're going with? Hacked?

Why don't you lay off him man? He says he was hacked then he was hacked. He's a great poster and honestly, I agree with his ranking of the players.

Great list Texas Lakers Fan!

Obviously I was hacked.

John3:16 wrote:

John3:16 wrote:

Finwë wrote:

Texas Lakers Fan wrote:Obviously I was hacked.

Really? That's what you're going with? Hacked?

Why don't you lay off him man? He says he was hacked then he was hacked. He's a great poster and honestly, I agree with his ranking of the players.

Great list Texas Lakers Fan!

Obviously I was hacked.

Finwë wrote:Oh I forgot about that puncture wound! Crap. Well hopefully if he's out it'll be a short absence because I agree, we can't have Duhon as our second PG, he's awful

therealdeal wrote:

Finwë wrote:Oh I forgot about that puncture wound! Crap. Well hopefully if he's out it'll be a short absence because I agree, we can't have Duhon as our second PG, he's awful

Yeah I think he's supposed to be cleared in three weeks but I've never heard of this kind of injury. Who knows how long it takes for him to be 100%.

Steve Nash ‏@SteveNash
Los Angeles, Ca.

gcclaker wrote:Last season, Blake wasn't doing too bad until that rib injury that he sustained against Phoenix. Maybe he was not fully recovered when he came back and was cautious. Case in point: Blake took some criticism for sidestepping a charge. He had trouble fully recovering his groove. Blake had some moments but was mostly sporadic.

For all his physical attributes, I was not aware that Duhon is reportedly this bad. I thought he was average at best from the small sample of games I saw him in action.

The biggest obstacle that Nash will have to deal with is knowing when to take over with Bryant on the floor. I would prefer him to keep his dribble...pick and probe. All 24 needs to do is move without the ball and he'll find him. No doubt it will be an adjustment for both. It all starts on the 7th...