uptempo wrote:dareedle wrote:...a solid performance from Dunleavy who has become a scoring option under the Carlisle system.
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5/13 (38%)...uh, yeah
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uptempo wrote:dareedle wrote:...a solid performance from Dunleavy who has become a scoring option under the Carlisle system.
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dareedle wrote:Another disappointing loss, and a solid performance from Dunleavy who has become a scoring option under the Carlisle system. .
burtrem redneck wrote:Hi, pacers fan here, first time poster. Here is a little analysis from my view in Indianapolis.
I actually am impressed by Junior so far. He seems to be very solid as far as knowing what he is doing out there. He seems to be making the right plays, at least in the first 2 games. I'm not really sure why everyone hated him. I doubt he is going to be anything more than 3rd or 4th option scoring, but he plays in the flow of the offense. And that is really nice to see on the pacers team. I found myself wanting to see him put back in the game when he was taken out last night vs the bulls. And he played almost the whole game.
I really like what I am seeing from Murph too. He is just what the Pacers have needed, a solid role player who can rebound and spread the floor a bit for JO.
I dunno much about Ike. He has only seen about 10 minutes or so his first 2 games with the Pacers.
You guys got a hell of a player in Stephen Jackson.
There was probably just as much/more hate for him in Indiana as there was for Junior in Cali. But for the totally opposite reasons. Jackson is as tough as they come. He will play through almost any injury and give you his all, which includes his emotions, whining at the refs and getting really pissed off at the coach for taking him out a game.
He plays outstanding defense, and was probably our best perimiter defender. His offensive decisions aren't his strong suit, though he had been doing alot better this year, passing the ball more and playing within the offense. I think he was having his best year as a Pacer. I'm gonna miss his toughness and defense, not so much his offense.
Al has gone from a defensive beast ('02-'04) to a 3 point shooting - 6'8" 250lb shooting guard who gives hardly any defensive effort anymore. His tenure in Atlanta really hurt his game or something. 1 rebound is pathetic for a guy that big playing that many minutes. He played like that as well in Indiana this year. He obviously was not fitting in, in Indiana, and he seemed unhappy with his role on the Pacers. I won't really miss him that much. I miss the AL from the '03-'04 season.
Runi is a good 3rd string back up PG. The worst part about him is the legions of fanboys from Lithuania/Israel who think he is better than Michael Jordan and Steve Nash, and the only problem is USA basketball isn't a team game and coaches don't know how to play him right.. blah blah... I'm sure you'll get to hear it all soon.
Josh Powell is a keeper. He could work his way into the rotation and be a nice surprise for y'all.
burtrem redneck wrote:I actually am impressed by Junior so far. He seems to be very solid as far as knowing what he is doing out there. He seems to be making the right plays, at least in the first 2 games. I'm not really sure why everyone hated him. I doubt he is going to be anything more than 3rd or 4th option scoring, but he plays in the flow of the offense. And that is really nice to see on the pacers team. I found myself wanting to see him put back in the game when he was taken out last night vs the bulls. And he played almost the whole game.
burtrem redneck wrote:I really like what I am seeing from Murph too. He is just what the Pacers have needed, a solid role player who can rebound and spread the floor a bit for JO.
burtrem redneck wrote:I dunno much about Ike. He has only seen about 10 minutes or so his first 2 games with the Pacers.
burtrem redneck wrote:Runi is a good 3rd string back up PG. The worst part about him is the legions of fanboys from Lithuania/Israel who think he is better than Michael Jordan and Steve Nash, and the only problem is USA basketball isn't a team game and coaches don't know how to play him right.. blah blah... I'm sure you'll get to hear it all soon.
burtrem redneck wrote:Josh Powell is a keeper. He could work his way into the rotation and be a nice surprise for y'all.
burtrem redneck wrote:I actually am impressed by Junior so far. He seems to be very solid as far as knowing what he is doing out there. He seems to be making the right plays, at least in the first 2 games. I'm not really sure why everyone hated him. I doubt he is going to be anything more than 3rd or 4th option scoring, but he plays in the flow of the offense. And that is really nice to see on the pacers team. I found myself wanting to see him put back in the game when he was taken out last night vs the bulls. And he played almost the whole game.
I really like what I am seeing from Murph too. He is just what the Pacers have needed, a solid role player who can rebound and spread the floor a bit for JO.
I dunno much about Ike. He has only seen about 10 minutes or so his first 2 games with the Pacers.
You guys got a hell of a player in Stephen Jackson.
There was probably just as much/more hate for him in Indiana as there was for Junior in Cali. But for the totally opposite reasons. Jackson is as tough as they come. He will play through almost any injury and give you his all, which includes his emotions, whining at the refs and getting really pissed off at the coach for taking him out a game.
Runi is a good 3rd string back up PG. The worst part about him is the legions of fanboys from Lithuania/Israel who think he is better than Michael Jordan and Steve Nash, and the only problem is USA basketball isn't a team game and coaches don't know how to play him right.. blah blah... I'm sure you'll get to hear it all soon.
burtrem redneck wrote:I actually am impressed by Junior so far. He seems to be very solid as far as knowing what he is doing out there. He seems to be making the right plays, at least in the first 2 games. I'm not really sure why everyone hated him. I doubt he is going to be anything more than 3rd or 4th option scoring, but he plays in the flow of the offense. And that is really nice to see on the pacers team. I found myself wanting to see him put back in the game when he was taken out last night vs the bulls. And he played almost the whole game.
I really like what I am seeing from Murph too. He is just what the Pacers have needed, a solid role player who can rebound and spread the floor a bit for JO.
I dunno much about Ike. He has only seen about 10 minutes or so his first 2 games with the Pacers.
You guys got a hell of a player in Stephen Jackson.
Runi is a good 3rd string back up PG. The worst part about him is the legions of fanboys from Lithuania/Israel who think he is better than Michael Jordan and Steve Nash, and the only problem is USA basketball isn't a team game and coaches don't know how to play him right.. blah blah... I'm sure you'll get to hear it all soon.
DazMan32 wrote:My first post had to be in this topic!!!
What a trade!!!
Mullin is able to upgrade Murphy and Dunleavy with 2 better ballers (with better contracts) who are also way more suited to play under Nelson.
We also get rid of McLeod who i never liked and got one of my favourite players in Sarunas (ive wanted him in a warriors uniform ever since i saw him play in the Athens olympics.)
Only part which wasnt that good was losing Diogu, but i doubt he would have ever become a star under Nelson, or with this team.
So im happy enough knowing that he was able to move elsewhere where he can flourish under a different system.
And Powell could be a good player in a few seasons, he's athletic atleast.
So thats my first post of the year.