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[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by saclare

Heh made me double take...

Lots out for NYK, just don't let Randle go off and somehow pull a win out of their ass. Kick em when they're down and don't let up.

Has there been any indication for THJ's return? They never called it season ending, but never heard anything else.

Why would anyone want THJ back in the lineup especially since his absence has freed up more playing time for Green and put Bullock in a more comfortable role?

I always viewed that injury as a blessing in disguise because the team overall takes less bad 3's point shots and Bullock/Green are more solid defenders.

In all honesty this team has played very well since he went down (addition by subtraction).

[saclare]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

Why would anyone want THJ back in the lineup especially since his absence has freed up more playing time for Green and put Bullock in a more comfortable role?

I always viewed that injury as a blessing in disguise because the team overall takes less bad 3's point shots and Bullock/Green are more solid defenders.

In all honesty this team has played very well since he went down (addition by subtraction).

I doubt that THJ will just ride pine when he comes back healthy. I have no doubt that he will be mixed back in and I'm fine with that as long as he can fill a role versus trying his hardest to be the secondary scoring option. That last part is where my doubt lies and we will have to wait. But I'm being realistic in bringing THJ up because he absolutely will play and I believe he can help take this team to the next level. Roast me all ya want for that opinion, I'll eat crow if he ends up coming back and wrecking any progress the team has made. I simply think he will make them better.

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by saclare

I doubt that THJ will just ride pine when he comes back healthy. I have no doubt that he will be mixed back in and I'm fine with that as long as he can fill a role versus trying his hardest to be the secondary scoring option. That last part is where my doubt lies and we will have to wait. But I'm being realistic in bringing THJ up because he absolutely will play and I believe he can help take this team to the next level. Roast me all ya want for that opinion, I'll eat crow if he ends up coming back and wrecking any progress the team has made. I simply think he will make them better.

You got more trust in him than I do LOL

I guess he could play a role similar to Bertans where he just gets 10-12 minutes.

But if THJ is getting 30 MPG on this team and shooting just 34% from three I don't see how that helps the Mavs in the playoffs.

Yes he might light it up for a game like he did vs the Clippers but you can't trust that dude over the course of 6-7 games in a full series.

[saclare]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

You got more trust in him than I do LOL

I guess he could play a role similar to Bertans where he just gets 10-12 minutes.

But if THJ is getting 30 MPG on this team and shooting just 34% from three I don't see how that helps the Mavs in the playoffs.

Yes he might light it up for a game like he did vs the Clippers but you can't trust that dude over the course of 6-7 games in a full series.

Ha, don't get me wrong, very much contingent on him accepting a role where he can help the Mavs. Say an instant offense type as opposed to when he was forcing shots up trying to be the #2 go to scorer for the squad. He might be 4th or 5th at this point behind DFS at this rate. But he's got to understand that and adjust. If he comes out firing pull up threes in the low 30% range, then yea we have a problem and he needs to go. His energy in street clothes was eye catching the other night. Teammates seem to love him so I've got hope he can contribute.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

Why would anyone want THJ back in the lineup especially since his absence has freed up more playing time for Green and put Bullock in a more comfortable role?

I always viewed that injury as a blessing in disguise because the team overall takes less bad 3's point shots and Bullock/Green are more solid defenders.

In all honesty this team has played very well since he went down (addition by subtraction).

I feel bad for THJ the person, but not for my Mavs. If he is somehow back by the playoffs it will be limited mins in limited role, so while it's harsh to say blessing in disguise due to an I jury, we needed to use other guys and not have a very 1 dimensional black hole just ripping shots.

If he's very limited then go ahead and rip shots from the bench in the Sterling role. I'm not interested in much more.
- Good dude n all.