Re: Orlando Rotation..and Walter

["Dan Forant" <dforant1@nycap.rr.com>]

So who cares if Orlando is soft, soft, soft and Detroit is a *tougher* test.
We used to have problems with soft teams. This one was put away early. If we
lose to Detroit, the trade is a waste? I don't think so. Look at the
positives, we just beat Philly at Philly and Orlando. This team has improved
immensely, a Detroit loss won't change that.

DanF

----- Original Message -----
From: <GuyClinch@AOL.com>
To: <Celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 1:55 AM
Subject: Orlando Rotation..and Walter


> Hi all,
>
> We generally beat up on Orlando.
> They are soft soft soft....softest team in the NBA. The Pistons are much
> tougher
> test.
>
> When you have guys like McGarrity Mike Miller and Don Reid playing against
> you your going to score alot of points. They can shoot (well maybe not
Reid)
> but they sure can't defend. With McGrady hurting they are like one giant
> defensive
> liability.
>
> I mean 130 points..from the Celtics?!  The Kings I would believe...
>
> The scary thing is we could have played much better. I am serious.
> I think for the early part of the game our rotation was in fact too deep.
> While I like
> Strickland, I think Delk is like an improved Strickland..we don't need
him.
> And while
> Eric Williams seems like a swell guy I am not sure he really brings
anything
> Rodgers doesn't. Williams hustles but he isn't that good on defense.
>
> I say cut those two out of the rotation and bring Kedrick in.
> I like Delk backing up Kenny and playing only a little shooting guard.
> Against some players he is just too small.
>
> Okay here is the rub about rotations. I used to like a deep rotation till
I
> watched
> Pitino coach  in the NBA. For the most part an NBA team needs an 8 - 9 man
> rotation for the most part. A smaller rotation gives you better
continutity.
> I don't
> like the "second" unit idea. I think they can ruin good leads and mess up
> your
> game. That huge early rotation led to many miscues as the team seemed out
> of sorts here and there.
>
> For the most part we should always have either Pierce or Walker out there
and
> those two should get lots of minutes. We should play our best two centers
and
> have Delk Rodgers and Walter come of the bench.  I would start K. Brown
> instead of
> Delk or Walter but thats me.
>
>  I still like Kedrick. Its hard to get into a grove in just a few minutes
a
> game.
> I think he should start over Walter. He bring simiilar skills...except I
> think he is better
> defensively. Walter is more confident offensively and should likely get
more
> minutes.
> But giving Kedrick ten or so minutes in the start of the game wouldn't
hurt
> things.
> He looks just great on defense.
>
> But man I would hate to play against that guy...
>
> The old saw is that if your shorter then your man you should be quicker
and
> if your
> taller then your man you should be able to shoot over him with the post up
or
> jump shot. With Kedrick you can't do either of em against him. He is quick
> and taller then most shooting guards. Thats a nightmare. And he looks like
> the type who can pack on a few pounds of muscle.
>
> Walter of course is very quick and tall. But he gives up so much muscle.
> Thats
> why he has never really caught on. He should stick to playing two guard. I
> think
> he does better there.
>
> I still wait all game till when Kedrick finally gets some PT. He always
seems
> to make one good play though. Usually a steal block or dunk. He didn't let
me
> down
> tonight with that huge block there.
>
> Pete
>
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 21:54:38 -0500
> > From: "Dan Forant" <dforant1@nycap.rr.com>
> > Subject: Re: I just might be wrong.
> >
> > Yes, regardless whether Orlando was tired or not. Simply put Delk and
> > Rogers
> > make the Celts a *much* better team. The added depth makes the rest of
the
> > bench look more qualified also. Very happy to see McCarty in doing his
> > thing. The trade let's him showcase his defensive skills and
athleticism.
> > For the first time since when, we got a lot of easy baskets tonite.
> >
> > DanF