Another Ed Davis Thread - Can Davis And Johnson Play Together Effectively?

[Buddahfan]

You think so, huh?lol To each their own..............

I don't think so. It appears you think so.

So why don't you define a "small ball unit" as you understand it according to height, weight, scoring skills/location and anything else that you want to define it.

I have already defined it as I see it. A small ball unit is one in which the average height of the players is below average, one in which the low post game is very limited and one in which the rebounding is significantly below average. Though the last point could apply to a unit that has the other two qualities but just can't rebound.

Now it is your turn

Are you up to it.? or are you going to respond with some sarcasm or an attempted put down?

[shazzy]

I think when Triano/BC mentioned small ball for 10-11 they were thinking of something like this

Johnson/Bargnani
DeRozan/Weems
Calderon/Kleiza
Jack
Barbosa

That is the wort defensive lineup in the league. Triano is not dumb and would never put out a lineup in which there is barely any defense at three of the five positions.

[Buddahfan]

That is the wort defensive lineup in the league. Triano is not dumb and would never put out a lineup in which there is barely any defense at three of the five positions.

I never said I was in favor of it.

I happen to think that small ball sucks under any circumstances except in a frantic play to close a big gap in the score with very little time left in the game.

I think based upon the current Raptors roster the Raptors best lineup will be

Johnson
Bargnani
DeRozan
Kleiza
Jack/Calderon depending on whether Calderon is still around.

[vinnie_paz]

With Johnson and Davis you have two guys that can score in the low post

johnson can score in the post ?? lol against who ?

[grindhouse]

davis
amir
wright
weems
derozan

I would love to see what that line up looks like

[Brain Colangelo]

unless theyre dribbling a basketball thru traffic (not gunna be pretty).

[Buddahfan]

johnson can score in the post ?? lol against who ?

Here are some stats from 82games.com

Inside
-----------
Percent of his Field Goals Attempts From The Inside---79%
FG% on Inside shots--------------------------------70.7%

http://www.82games.com/0910/09TOR9.HTM

These are Johnson's point per possession in the following situations and his NBA ranking in points per possession in each situation as well as his overall ppp and overall ppp ranking in the NBA.

amir johnson

pick & roll:----------------1.38 ppp,----- 4th
post-up:------------------- 1.21 ppp,---- 4th
offensive reb:------------- 1.28 ppp,---- 25th
transition:----------------- 1.54 ppp,----- 4th
overall:-------------------- 1.14 ppp,---- 6th

http://nba-25-15.blogspot.com/2010/0...-vs-amare.html

[SirChillyMost]

I don't think so. It appears you think so.

So why don't you define a "small ball unit" as you understand it according to height, weight, scoring skills/location and anything else that you want to define it.

I have already defined it as I see it. A small ball unit is one in which the average height of the players is below average, one in which the low post game is very limited and one in which the rebounding is significantly below average. Though the last point could apply to a unit that has the other two qualities but just can't rebound.

Now it is your turn

Are you up to it.? or are you going to respond with some sarcasm or an attempted put down?

Like I said to each their own. If that's what you call a small ball line up so be it. I'm not going to waste time arguing over something I know with someone I don't know. I adhere by the never argue with a fool because from a distance you can't tell who is who- especially over the internet- doctrine. Not a diss, just keepin' it 100%.

[JoePanini]

johnson can score in the post ?? lol against who ?

Reggie Evans, blindfolded on his knees.