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[Red94]

New post: The Red94 Podcast: Episode 81
By: Rahat Huq

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In today's episode, Forrest Walker and I break down the stunning acquisition of Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson.

[redfaithful]

Following the last part of the podcast - assuming the roster contains the current players + JT and Chuck Hayes, what is everyone's ideal minute distribution? I would think something in this area:

 

Back court

Harden: 30

Ariza: 30

Lawson: 26

Beverly: 26

Brewer: 22

McDaniels/Terry/Thornton: 10

 

Front court

Howard: 26

Motiejunas: 26

Jones: 24

Capella: 20

 

Bench: Hayes, Dekker, Harrel

[rockets best fan]

enjoyed the podcast guys. while I have come to liking the Lawson acquisition it is not without reservation. YES he will be perfect within our offense, but if it were not for us keeping Bev around I would be less excited. the two of them if used properly should be able to fill the hole at PG. Forrest you make an excellent point about our situation at the four. between D-Mo and T-Jones we are just fine. I agree Rahat IMO both of those players would be in front of Josh in the rotation if healthy. I think the one thing or area Lawson will affect us most is the fast break. Lawson comes from a team that until last year ran killer fast break. think about it for a second. Denver ran and Lawson was the driver behind the wheel. Faried would not be a MAX paid player if it were it not for Lawson. his ability to get the ball up the floor quickly puts defenses on their heels. within our system that will be a deadly combination. sure he will help create in the half court, but keep an eye on how sky high our fast break numbers rise 

[adonneus]

I always love it when the Red94 podcast episode pops up in my podcast feed. Thanks, guys!

[majik19]

Gotta be small sample size, but ran across this tidbit in an article on the best free agency bargains on SI.com:

 

The most eye-popping stats attached to Wright, however, are those in pick-and-roll situations. According to NBA.com, the former Tar Heel scored 1.42 points per possession as the offensive roll man—the same average as LeBron James. The only players who scored more efficiently in such scenarios were Kevin Durant,Shawne Williams and Terrence Jones.

 

Terence Jones? Gotta be small sample size, but makes you want to run more sets with Jones as the roll man...