Landry Fields
With DC receiving a 3-yr deal, will LF be left sitting on the bench in 2014-15? DC preaches defense, but it was apparent he did not utilize LF's defensive prowess on JJ after success in game 2. LF was cleared for game 7 and DC played him for less than one minute and JJ goes off for 26 pts.
When LF was brought in from the Knicks, I was excited about having a cutter and finisher at the rim with the chemistry he had with Lin. Also, having a defense-minded player with solid bball IQ is invaluable in managing and forcing TOs. Sure, LF had issues with his elbow, but I felt bad for him having no PT in developing his game. When he did get in the game, I was disappointed in KL and DD never passing the ball to him in any sets.
My gut feeling is that MU wants to unload his 8.5M contract and may have suggested to DC to not play LF in order to amnesty his contract and in turn, not receive the fan backlash if he performed admirably as a stopper. If he does get traded, I wish him the best so at least he will be able to play under a HC/system that values his skillsets and develops his game.
With DC receiving a 3-yr deal, will LF be left sitting on the bench in 2014-15? DC preaches defense, but it was apparent he did not utilize LF's defensive prowess on JJ after success in game 2. LF was cleared for game 7 and DC played him for less than one minute and JJ goes off for 26 pts.
When LF was brought in from the Knicks, I was excited about having a cutter and finisher at the rim with the chemistry he had with Lin. Also, having a defense-minded player with solid bball IQ is invaluable in managing and forcing TOs. Sure, LF had issues with his elbow, but I felt bad for him having no PT in developing his game. When he did get in the game, I was disappointed in KL and DD never passing the ball to him in any sets.
My gut feeling is that MU wants to unload his 8.5M contract and may have suggested to DC to not play LF in order to amnesty his contract and in turn, not receive the fan backlash if he performed admirably as a stopper. If he does get traded, I wish him the best so at least he will be able to play under a HC/system that values his skillsets and develops his game.
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