Raps have big issues at the 3. Weems is more a 2 than 3, and while Kleiza has performed well the last few games, any starting line-up of Bargnani, Calderon and Kleiza will inevitably lead to the defence being horrendous. Not saying Weems is even an average defender but the 3 players mentioned previously, all have little foot speed. It makes it worse that both Jose and Linas have to defend on the perimeter.
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sleepz wrote: View PostRaps have big issues at the 3. Weems is more a 2 than 3, and while Kleiza has performed well the last few games, any starting line-up of Bargnani, Calderon and Kleiza will inevitably lead to the defence being horrendous. Not saying Weems is even an average defender but the 3 players mentioned previously, all have little foot speed. It makes it worse that both Jose and Linas have to defend on the perimeter.
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Re-Signing Sunny
"Ernest Law, Raptors fan page on Facebook"
Weems can be a good role player off the bench, but if he's going to demand a starter's salary, i.e. 6-7 million per year, then forget about it.
I think Weems likes Toronto, so he'll probably be back.What if... Blazers had drafted both Drexler, Jordan?
From 1992 Beginner's Guide to the NBA Finals, The Oregonian's special section. Published 6/3/1992.
Michael Jordan was the #3 pick in the 1984 draft, after Portland selected Sam Bowie second.
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Sonny is decent filler if a trade deadline deal goes down. He's pretty much squandered his golden opportunity with the Raps, sad to say.
DD is too slow to guard SGs and not strong enough to guard SFs yet, so not sure where he fits either. If he can get stronger, then SF could be his natural position.
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albertan_10 wrote: View PostSo nobody believes that he can improve? that's sad.
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Kleiza should continue to start even when Weems is ready to play again. Kleiza is finally healthy again and he is playing well. Weems was not playing well when he was injured ; he had degressed in his play. I really wish they would do something more with the team though! They have an open spot in the lineup and we really need a dominant center and another small forward who can be aggressive and get to the hoop!
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Matt52 wrote: View PostNot unless DD is benched
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one of Weems or DD (or both) develops a consistent (around 40%) 3pt shot.
did you ever think that maybe the guy who plays the best D consistently should start ?
and then i dont know, maybe we dont allow the wizards w/o j wall to score 120 on us ?
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Weems should not start. He should not start on any team. He is young, and probably will improve. But he is playing so badly, and he doesn't seem to want to change. Other players try to change their game, see where their flaws are and play more towards their strenghts. Weems' is apparently athleticism. Which should mean good at driving into the paint, and maybe defense. He has been bad at both, been horrible at shooting and has a horrible shot selection. He doesn't help the team in any facet when he's on the floor, at least Kleiza plays smartly and has flashes of brilliance. The only flashes of brilliance I've ever seen Weems have was when he gets streaky and hits bad shots, which isn't actually 'brilliant'.
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Balls of Steel wrote: View PostUmm.... Sonny Weems = Wally Pipp. Look it up.
Never been a Weems fan. He harms the team and harms DeMar's development. Kleiza and Weems are 2 different players altogether. I've said this before and I'll day it again, if BC re-signs him to a massive contract, I will give up on him fixing this team. Kleiza has been a proven player in Denver, the Worlds and now. Whether he hits another wall or not, Weems has no business playing more than 20 minutes in my opinion. Take Weems' best game versus Kleiza's last 2, does it even compare? Has he even hit double digits in boards? Case closed.
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