Ingram's view on the SG spot
by Toddy
on Sep 11, 2008 10:20 PM CDT
Via hoopsworld.com from Billy-boy, in response to Rick Carlise's suggestion in the DMNews article that commented on yesterday, that Stackhouse might start...
While it might be overly optimistic to think that Stackhouse could start, it would solve the Mavericks' biggest issue. As good as Jason Terry is, he's undersized to defend the two. The Mavericks got far with him in that position - all the way to the NBA Finals - but more recently they've struggled to guard opposing twos. Perhaps starting Stackhouse might also ease the strain on his groin, the injury that has made him somewhat of a cameo actor in the Mavericks' rotation over the last two seasons. As a starter he wouldn't go through warm-ups and then have to sit and cool off before entering the game. Stack's heart and fire would be a welcome addition to the starting lineup, but his inconsistent shooting might make it hard for Carlisle to keep him there. Jet Terry's lights-out shooting is what's kept him starting despite being undersized at the two.
That's an interesting point Ingram makes about Stackhouse cooling off when he has to come off the bench. I know he has complained about that before, but its still an excuse. The guy will either show up and play, or he wont. If starting him is what will give us the best production from him, and not effect JET in anyway... I'm all for it. But no more 32% 3pt shooting.
And on the centers? Bill enlightens us more...
Carlisle also praised Erick Dampier and said he feels Gana Diop is also a guy who could start on a lot of teams, which is something we've been talking about in numerous conversations over the summer. It came up in my recent NBA Chat, and it will continue to come up as people question the reasoning behind the Mavs perhaps over-paying Diop. The truth is that together Diop and Dampier make a pretty good center, but apart neither is as effective. Dampier needs motivation and some uncertainty about his playing time. Diop, with his instant energy and shot-blocking, provides that motivation.
He said it better than I did yesterday. Basically apart they suck, and together they're decent.
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Although he’s one of my favorite players I agree that terry should come off the bench stack as well. I like Antoine Wright for the starting spot. He’s young, athletic, a decent defender and an ok scorer. overall he’s a solid utility player. he is similar to howard but josh has a versatile scoring ability so I don’t think roles will conflict on the court.
by LGlyde on Sep 12, 2008 1:17 AM CDT 0 recs
hear, hear
bring in the youth. Gerald Green if he can hang, but if not, Antoine Wright. We need athletic, young defenders that can shoot from the outside and take it hard to the hole. that’s exactly what these two do.
but are they ready? if not, go with Stack. I guess I’m actually an advocate of Terry backing Kidd up at the 1 instead of Barrea…
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by Walter Sobchak on
Sep 23, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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Stackhouse is too old to be a starter, and Terry's too short to be the starter.
The offensive machine rolls in Texas.
by srdmad on Sep 12, 2008 3:18 PM CDT 0 recs
what if you start Stack, give him half of the 1st, then sit him until the 2nd
then see how the flow of the game is? if we need more offense, use more Terry at the 2…if we need more defense, use Wright, Reshawn Terry or Green at the 2…if Stack’s on fire, leave him in?
I think you can get 20 minutes a night of above average production from Stack..
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by Walter Sobchak on
Sep 23, 2008 2:02 PM CDT
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If Green develops, I could imagine him to be a better starter than Wright, but that's more long-term
Stackhouse would really have to come back close to his former self to warrant starting over Terry.
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by Norsktroll on Sep 13, 2008 1:13 PM CDT 0 recs
Assuming Denver is really bad this year,
does anyone think Terry, Stackhouse, Jones and cash considerations for A. I. would work?
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by srdmad on Sep 16, 2008 4:00 PM CDT 0 recs
maybe
For contract reasons alone, thats a great deal for us, but how does a back court of AI and Kidd work better than Kidd and Terry?
by Toddy on
Sep 16, 2008 10:17 PM CDT
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Kidd for AI straight up ;-)
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by Norsktroll on
Sep 17, 2008 8:48 PM CDT
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Cause Iverson is fuckin better than Terry.
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by srdmad on
Sep 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT
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That's how it is better.
But serious, Dirk and A. I. on the same team. Iverson doesn’t have a ring, so you know he’s givin it his all.
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by srdmad on
Sep 17, 2008 10:08 PM CDT
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I don't even want to think about Iverson in a Mavs jersey...
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on Sep 17, 2008 12:44 PM CDT 0 recs
How about Howard and Stackhouse for Iverson?
Then have Denver cut Stack, so we can resign him.
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by srdmad on Sep 21, 2008 10:22 AM CDT 0 recs
no.
if we give up Howard, I want Josh Smith (not gonna happen), Iguodala (not gonna happen), or a young point guard that can take over for Kidd next year. I want a stud PG or SG with youth. I’d love to acquire Iverson, and I’d do so in the “Terry, Stackhouse and Jones” trade because Iverson is an upgrade over Terry, Jones is expendable and Stackhouse would be just what we’d be willing to give up to get it done.
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by Walter Sobchak on
Sep 23, 2008 2:05 PM CDT
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It works if Bass plays SF...
we will see come preseason time if the team thinks he can or not.
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by srdmad on
Sep 23, 2008 2:10 PM CDT
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I mean, I'm with you there.
I would LOVE to see Kidd, Howard, Bass, Dirk and Diop open the games at the same time together, then bring in Jet Terry, Green, Stackhouse, Antoine Wright, Reshawn Terry and Damp, maybe even Devean George (Terry and Stack the first two) off the bench
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by Walter Sobchak on
Sep 23, 2008 2:16 PM CDT
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If you want a PG, how about Mike Bibby.
Doesn’t turn 30 till next year, if the Hawks are no good, I think they would be interested in Howard or Terry.
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by srdmad on
Sep 23, 2008 10:09 PM CDT
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So you would rather have Terry than Bibby?
Whatever dude.
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by srdmad on
Sep 24, 2008 10:39 PM CDT
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umm
you said Howard. would I trade Terry for Bibby straight up? I’d hate to. I might have to, depending on how things look with Kidd starting out this year…but I’d hate to. would I EVER trade Howard straight up for Bibby? HELL no.
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by Walter Sobchak on Sep 25, 2008 3:37 PM CDT 0 recs
I said Howard or Terry.
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by srdmad on
Sep 26, 2008 9:28 PM CDT
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