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Hoopsmeister · 05-07-2002, 01:21 PM

<< I can't believe Valade just called Raef a role player....

<< And they needed role players such as Raef LaFrentz and Buckner to come up big on the defensive end. >>

that really makes me think she needs to find a new job. >>

On this team, Raef is a role player. His role is to provide a shot-blocking presence on defense and be a 3-point threat on offense--Mavs don't even really care if he makes them, they don't need his offense, just for the other team to worry about his offense.

Its like Horry--the Lakers expect him to provide great defense and hit the occasional clutch 3-pointer. Raef and Horry aren't going to win or lose games for us by themselves, but they play immportant supporting roles to the go-to superstars.

05-07-2002, 01:21 PM	#29
Hoopsmeister Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,672	<< I can't believe Valade just called Raef a role player.... << And they needed role players such as Raef LaFrentz and Buckner to come up big on the defensive end. >> that really makes me think she needs to find a new job. >> On this team, Raef is a role player. His role is to provide a shot-blocking presence on defense and be a 3-point threat on offense--Mavs don't even really care if he makes them, they don't need his offense, just for the other team to worry about his offense. Its like Horry--the Lakers expect him to provide great defense and hit the occasional clutch 3-pointer. Raef and Horry aren't going to win or lose games for us by themselves, but they play immportant supporting roles to the go-to superstars. __________________ Basketball 101: The point of the game is to put the ball through hoop. Corollary #1: If you put the ball through the hoop more than the other guy, you win. Corollary #2: If you can't do that, get off the floor.