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It rests on the role players Aug 24, 2017 15:53:32 GMT -5

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Post by DERRENMATTS on Aug 24, 2017 15:53:32 GMT -5

The old adage, "you are only as good as the weakest link" will be put to the test this season. With so many young and inexperienced (NBA experience) players, we are going to be in a world of problems if we get little, to no, contributions from our young bench.

We're counting on Jaylen and Jayson to play like established veterans -- scoring and defending like they are 5 year vets. It'll help so much if Yabusele and Ojeleye can earn minutes, and find their specific areas of contribution. I'm hoping Rozier, now in his 3rd year, will have his ball handling under control and the game slows down for him enough to an effective, and big time rotation player.

Our second unit needs to be strong; they need to produce if we are to be true contenders.

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It rests on the role players Aug 24, 2017 16:26:09 GMT -5

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Post by jmost on Aug 24, 2017 16:26:09 GMT -5

I read somewhere yesterday that Rozier had very, very few turnovers in the playoffs this past year. His high dribble always makes me nervous, but apparently it didn't cost him. I think that a regular role, and the confidence that comes from it, is all he needs to become a meaningful contributor.

Brown will be fine if he sticks to what he's good at in games, and works on the rest in practice.

I think Tatum will contribute more than many think. I wouldn't be shocked to see him scoring 15 PPG by the All-Star break. (Pierce averaged 16.5 in his rookie year on a bad team.)

We don't need 15 guys to contribute regularly. 8-10 would be fine, with others filling in occasionally.

It's definitely going to be a work in progress for the first half of the season though as Brad figures out the best combinations and rotations.

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It rests on the role players Aug 24, 2017 20:25:47 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by DERRENMATTS on Aug 24, 2017 20:25:47 GMT -5

Rozier's new video of him working out is real encouraging. Looks like he's sharpened up his handles.

If Rozier finally has control over the ball, he's my dark horse player to be a breakout candidate. In the past, he'd try to be flashy and creative with his ball handling, but it was more razzle dazzle than actual moves to get by his man (unlike Kyrie, who is a maestro with his dribbling to beat his man).

If Rozier can use his dribble moves to his advantage, he moves pass Smart on the depth chart, and is a possible starter at the 2.

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jmost LEGEND Grew up west of Boston; now living just N of Portland, ME. Fan since Cooz, Russell, Tommy and Sam. Posts: 3,800	It rests on the role players Aug 24, 2017 20:51:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jmost on Aug 24, 2017 20:51:25 GMT -5 I would love to see that. Marcus just doesn't have the quickness to beat his man and then create for others. Terry does. I think his ceiling is higher.