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Post by DERRENMATTS on Feb 6, 2020 20:02:21 GMT -5
I really would like to hear what the fans’ consensus is of who our core bench players are. When playoffs start and Brad shortens his roster to 9 or 10 players, who are those 4 - 5 players he’ll exclusively lean on?
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Post by jmost on Feb 6, 2020 22:48:15 GMT -5
So let's assume the starters are Kemba, Brown, Tatum, Hayward and Theis.
The core bench starts with Smart and Kanter. Those guys have to play. If Brad really shortens the bench, maybe Wanamaker sits, but I think he'll get minutes. Grant should too. I think that's the core 9. Semi and Robert would be [HASH]10 and [HASH]11.
I don't think we see Waters, Edwards, Romeo, Jevonte, Poirier or Tacko. Of these, if everyone above is healthy, I think Jevonte is most likely to dress.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Feb 7, 2020 15:20:29 GMT -5
That would be my guess as well.
Kanter, Smart and Wanamaker getting the most playing time. These 3 have been stable.
Next is GWill and Semi. Both have been stepping up recently, on both ends. Grant said he’s picking things up from Kanter (like rebounding), and we’re noticing it.
Now, if Smart, GWill and Semi combined can hit 3s at a 35% or better, we’re good. Defensively, we’re good. Rebounding wise, we’re good.
RWill (unless he leap frogs Kanter), will be used for matchup purposes. Same for Javonte (and maybe, just maybe, Romeo Langford).
This is our bench, and we pray it’ll be good enough.
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Post by Roadrunner on Feb 7, 2020 19:20:39 GMT -5
I thought I read Wannamaker was averaging 18-minutes a game. He is actually a solid player.
Kanter - first 5 off the bench. Williams (Grant) - first 3/4 off the bench. Wannamaker - first 1 off the bench.
Unless, the other Williams shows something this year, which is doubtful, then that is the bench.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Feb 7, 2020 20:57:57 GMT -5
Marvin Williams is getting bought out. Wonder if Boston will make an offer? I know he and Kemba were pretty tight.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Feb 7, 2020 21:12:46 GMT -5
I remember Marvin Williams from the ‘04 draft. Wow, how time flies!
If he’s good enough to beat out Semi, I’ll take a chance on him.
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Post by eja117 on Feb 7, 2020 21:49:05 GMT -5
Kanter, Smart, and R Will if he's healthy
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Feb 7, 2020 22:41:27 GMT -5
Kanter, Smart, and R Will if he's healthy Who you have as your 4th bench player?
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Post by afceltic on Feb 8, 2020 12:53:32 GMT -5
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Feb 8, 2020 14:51:21 GMT -5
Kemba tried to woo him here, but I guess Marvin wants the best odds at a ring before his career is over.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Feb 8, 2020 14:53:00 GMT -5
Saw that this morning. Sucks for the C's, but I can't blame him. Best shot at a deep playoff run, and he should actually get some PT there.
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Post by eja117 on Feb 8, 2020 17:53:50 GMT -5
Kanter, Smart, and R Will if he's healthy Who you have as your 4th bench player? Should be Tacko. I guess it's either Brad W or Grant.
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Post by Roadrunner on Feb 9, 2020 23:28:45 GMT -5
I do not think there is a buy out player out there, or to be out there that will change the playoffs. Players bought out are for reasons.
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