Linsanity needs to be benched

suki24 · 03-14-2012, 12:34 PM

It's clear the current starters aren't working, so why not try to start Baron instead. Reports have said Baron likes to run plays through Melo and Amare instead of running the D'Antoni system. Lin can then come off the bench and run wild with the bench with shooters around him that is willing to stand out the corners.

That or D'Antoni needs to be fired.

tYEwREEEk13 · 03-14-2012, 12:35 PM

or bring Melo off the bench...most amazing 6th man ever! hahaha

Jin · 03-14-2012, 12:36 PM

agreed. d'antoni needs to grow some balls - and either have the courage to bench either jlin or melo. Those two simply cannot play together.

thenwhatjk · 03-14-2012, 01:04 PM

TONEY TIME!!!!!! yeah right

Tilter · 03-14-2012, 02:12 PM

Melo is killing the pick and roll. He's suppose to stay on the wing, but keeps creeping in towards the elbow. JLin trying to run D'Antoni offense like he did with Melo out, and Melo trying to run sets for himself when he gets the ball.

jusdukky · 03-14-2012, 02:14 PM

So many coaches... not enough jobs.

sportzluvr1 · 03-14-2012, 02:26 PM

Lin to the Lakers...........?

asujbl · 03-14-2012, 02:32 PM

Lin is like an Ed Hardy shirt...Everyone was buying it - and then a week later you wonder WTF you were doing - this is the worst looking shirt ever.

Just saw that on twitter - just made me laugh.

FavresReturn · 03-14-2012, 02:37 PM

D'Antoni just resigned

doctorres112 · 03-14-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Lin is like an Ed Hardy shirt...Everyone was buying it - and then a week later you wonder WTF you were doing - this is the worst looking shirt ever.

Just saw that on twitter - just made me laugh.

Awesome, I can't stand those shirts. Although it is kind of sad for his card prices. I was doing pretty good selling his stuff.

ratherunique · 03-14-2012, 02:48 PM

baron davis is washed up. Yeah the media hyped up lin to icon status way too early, but he's playing extremely well for someone who's practically just getting his career started in the nba. sky is the limit for this kid. now we'll get truely measure his skill set now that dumtoni is gone.

doctorres112 · 03-14-2012, 05:01 PM

You all still think they have a shot at the playoffs? If so, which seed?

wesnilevirus · 03-14-2012, 05:09 PM

Does it really matter who plays point guard now? Shoot, I could play point guard for the Knicks. It's easy...

Step 1: Pass the ball to Carmelo
Step 2: Watch Carmelo shoot
Step 3: Repeat Step 1

suki24 · 03-14-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wesnilevirus

Does it really matter who plays point guard now? Shoot, I could play point guard for the Knicks. It's easy...

Step 1: Pass the ball to Carmelo
Step 2: Watch Carmelo shoot
Step 3: Repeat Step 1

Step 4: Pass the ball to STAT
Step 5: Watch him fail
Step 6: Repeat Step 4

suki24 · 03-14-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorres112

You all still think they have a shot at the playoffs? If so, which seed?

7th or 8th spot. It's not absurd at all to still considered them to make the playoffs. They are only a few games behind. They have star power in STAT and Melo, you can only hope they get it together.

Burt-Reynolds · 03-14-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ratherunique

baron davis is washed up. Yeah the media hyped up lin to icon status way too early, but he's playing extremely well for someone who's practically just getting his career started in the nba. sky is the limit for this kid. now we'll get truely measure his skill set now that dumtoni is gone.

Actually you got it the other way around, now that D'Antoni is gone it's wrap for Lin. Only reason Lin was so successful was because he's been running a offense that was tailor made for a true PG, the same offense that turned Nash into one of the best PG's ever (not comparing Nash to Lin so don't get crazy, just the system).

Any chance Lin had of developing into a quality PG is gone with D'Antoni, I'm sure Woodson will keep the offense intact the remainder of the season, but who ever comes in to replace him won't be tailoring their offense around a unproven 2nd year PG. Especially if it were someone like Jackson, the Triangle would be a death knell for Lin.

Oh well it was nice while it lasted Jeremy, at least you are going to get paid well in the offseason so the NBA can wring every last penny out of your heritage and image.

SportsItUpCards · 03-14-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sportzluvr1

Lin to the Lakers...........?

I think more like, Lin back to the couch!

suki24 · 03-14-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt-Reynolds

Actually you got it the other way around, now that D'Antoni is gone it's wrap for Lin. Only reason Lin was so successful was because he's been running a offense that was tailor made for a true PG, the same offense that turned Nash into one of the best PG's ever (not comparing Nash to Lin so don't get crazy, just the system).

Any chance Lin had of developing into a quality PG is gone with D'Antoni, I'm sure Woodson will keep the offense intact the remainder of the season, but who ever comes in to replace him won't be tailoring their offense around a unproven 2nd year PG. Especially if it were someone like Jackson, the Triangle would be a death knell for Lin.

Oh well it was nice while it lasted Jeremy, at least you are going to get paid well in the offseason so the NBA can wring every last penny out of your heritage and image.

A strong willed player can adjust to any system, I like to think Lin is one of them.

IamRalpho · 03-14-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by suki24

A strong willed player can adjust to any system, I like to think Lin is one of them.

Because he has a long track record to back it up right?

I dont think Lin is finished or going to be out of the league but Linsanity is over, this is now Melo's team and he wont get as much shots or chances as before. Its gonna be tough to improve and get better when you wont be shooting or even handling the ball all the time.

suki24 · 03-14-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by IamRalpho

Because he has a long track record to back it up right?

I dont think Lin is finished or going to be out of the league but Linsanity is over, this is now Melo's team and he wont get as much shots or chances as before. Its gonna be tough to improve and get better when you wont be shooting or even handling the ball all the time.

No because he's Asian and he graduated from Harvard.

alexcampos · 03-14-2012, 06:39 PM

LOL...are people still paying top dollar for his autos...

suki24 · 03-14-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alexcampos

LOL...are people still paying top dollar for his autos...

My guess is that Lin still has the support of the Asian community still buying up all his cards at high prices.

gonygo · 03-14-2012, 07:23 PM

linsanity is going to die a slow unfortunate death on this "new" team... what a shame..

phil · 03-14-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by alexcampos

LOL...are people still paying top dollar for his autos...

no. just 500% too much instead of 1000%

03-14-2012, 12:34 PM	#1
suki24 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,395 therainman_24	Linsanity needs to be benched It's clear the current starters aren't working, so why not try to start Baron instead. Reports have said Baron likes to run plays through Melo and Amare instead of running the D'Antoni system. Lin can then come off the bench and run wild with the bench with shooters around him that is willing to stand out the corners. That or D'Antoni needs to be fired. Last edited by suki24; 03-14-2012 at 12:38 PM.

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tYEwREEEk13 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Near San Francisco, CA Posts: 6,164	or bring Melo off the bench...most amazing 6th man ever! hahaha __________________ For some, this is a business. For me, this is a hobby. Currently buying tons of Stephen Curry base/inserts/shiny stuff in bulk...

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Jin Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: University of Illinois Posts: 4,777 JinsUnited	agreed. d'antoni needs to grow some balls - and either have the courage to bench either jlin or melo. Those two simply cannot play together. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/jinscollection/albums - collecting HOF patches and inscriptions -

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asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 64,840 ohiosundevils	Lin is like an Ed Hardy shirt...Everyone was buying it - and then a week later you wonder WTF you were doing - this is the worst looking shirt ever. Just saw that on twitter - just made me laugh. __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

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thenwhatjk Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berrrrrrwyyyyn IL Posts: 9,098 thenwhatjk	TONEY TIME!!!!!! yeah right

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Tilter Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 29	Melo is killing the pick and roll. He's suppose to stay on the wing, but keeps creeping in towards the elbow. JLin trying to run D'Antoni offense like he did with Melo out, and Melo trying to run sets for himself when he gets the ball.

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jusdukky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,107	So many coaches... not enough jobs.

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FavresReturn Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,399	D'Antoni just resigned __________________ Buhkit lynk: http://s1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa342/Favresreturn/ Define "irony": a bunch of idiots dancing around on a plane, to a song made famous by a band that died in a plane crash -Garland Greene

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ratherunique Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,262 enycep	baron davis is washed up. Yeah the media hyped up lin to icon status way too early, but he's playing extremely well for someone who's practically just getting his career started in the nba. sky is the limit for this kid. now we'll get truely measure his skill set now that dumtoni is gone.

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wesnilevirus Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,468	Does it really matter who plays point guard now? Shoot, I could play point guard for the Knicks. It's easy... Step 1: Pass the ball to Carmelo Step 2: Watch Carmelo shoot Step 3: Repeat Step 1

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alexcampos Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South FLA Posts: 5,221	LOL...are people still paying top dollar for his autos...

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gonygo Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: U.S./east coast Posts: 9,350	linsanity is going to die a slow unfortunate death on this "new" team... what a shame..