The Thing I Don't Like About The Monk Pick...

[TylerDurden]

I've already stated how much I love everything about the pick, so, the title is kind of clickbait-y, lol, but not really...  because I watched Cho's quick presser last night and he repeatedly stated that Monk will be providing scoring off the bench.  *facepalm*  If that's how they plan on using him, that's what I don't like about the pick - how they plan on using him.

Don't get me wrong, you need scoring off the bench and a lot of comparisons Monk has been drawing are to guys like Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams.  Either way, we could use that, but ideally, I was envisioning a starting lineup of Dwight-Frank-Batum-Monk-Kemba.  It would essentially be the 4-out/Dwight-in lineup that Orlando ran with Dwight when he dominated, except we have more dynamic playmakers in Kemba and Batum.  Am I alone in this?

[nctarheel0619]

6 minutes ago, Proudiddy said:

I've already stated how much I love everything about the pick, so, the title is kind of clickbait-y, lol, but not really...  because I watched Cho's quick presser last night and he repeatedly stated that Monk will be providing scoring off the bench.  *facepalm*  If that's how they plan on using him, that's what I don't like about the pick - how they plan on using him.

Don't get me wrong, you need scoring off the bench and a lot of comparisons Monk has been drawing are to guys like Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams.  Either way, we could use that, but ideally, I was envisioning a starting lineup of Dwight-Frank-Batum-Monk-Kemba.  It would essentially be the 4-out/Dwight-in lineup that Orlando ran with Dwight when he dominated, except we have more dynamic playmakers in Kemba and Batum.  Am I alone in this?

It's the MKG dilemma.  They want to keep him in the lineup, for some odd reason.  

[Johnny Rockets]

5 minutes ago, nctarheel0619 said:

It's the MKG dilemma.  They want to keep him in the lineup, for some odd reason.  

Just a guess but Clifford is a defensive minded coach and it was an issue last year, especially late in games. MKG defense > Monk defense. 

[carpanfan96]

They are going to keep and play MKG heavy minutes because of his defense. On offense he's a screen, glue guy who gets offensive rebounds and make drives. They arent going to go small starting wise and be defensively weak. 

[TheRed]

Both Cho, and Clifford should be on a very short leash regardless of drafting Monk.

[TylerDurden]

Yeah, I just think spreading the floor will enable Dwight to maximize his game too.  And even if we ran the starting lineup I projected, the thought did occur to me that although that 2nd unit would be deep and talented, they would have no real go-to scorer or spacing.  So, I could see how Monk could make the bench much stronger and ensure we dont have those lulls we had last year after Lin left.  That being said, I was just hyped to imagine the spacing and ball movement we would have with that starting lineup I mentioned.  And for as bad as our defense was last year, there were several stretches where the ball movement was equally as bad.

Either way he makes us a better team and I could see him being that Lou Williams kind of player for us...  But, I think it boils down to as much as I like MKG and pull for him, I'm kind of done with the idea of him being a starter.

[RoaringRiot]

He's still a rookie - unless he just comes out blazing consistently then it doesn't seem like a big deal bringing him off the bench. 

[caatfan]

For one thing he's a rookie. Not many get tabbed as a starter the day after the draft. I'm sure Monk would love to start, but I don't think he expects it. MKG, despite his shooting issues, is and has been a solid starter. If Monk performs well as a rookie I'm sure he'll get valuable minutes, and he should get more as he progresses. Match ups will also determine who gets minutes when.

[CPF4LIFE]

It's the MKG dilemma.  They want to keep him in the lineup, for some odd reason.  

I have been saying for the longest that hoping that mkg become a this great player has held this team back from improving. We have last up on great players like monk and even when we finally draft one we regulate them to the bench.

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[mountainpantherfan2]

I think the issue of how is starting is of little importance. What Monk gives is the ability to create multiple matchup issues throughout the season and within individual games. If your starting guards are Walker and Batum then Monk has the ability to come in for either. Walker can even slide over to the 2 spot and Batum can also slide up to the 3. Howard is the only stationary player on the team. Kaminski and Zeller both can play the 4 or 5 spots. And MKG can play 3 or 4. Throw in Lamb and Williams into the mix as well and that's a deep roster.

MKG is the center of the defensive lineup. With him and Howard in the game that's a lot of rebounds and blocks/contested shots. Want or need more scoring then have Walker Monk and Batum in the lineup.

I really don't think the starting lineup is going to matter much or playing time. It's all about matchups.


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[TylerDurden]

17 minutes ago, RoaringRiot said:

He's still a rookie - unless he just comes out blazing consistently then it doesn't seem like a big deal bringing him off the bench. 

 

15 minutes ago, caatfan said:

For one thing he's a rookie. Not many get tabbed as a starter the day after the draft. I'm sure Monk would love to start, but I don't think he expects it. MKG, despite his shooting issues, is and has been a solid starter. If Monk performs well as a rookie I'm sure he'll get valuable minutes, and he should get more as he progresses. Match ups will also determine who gets minutes when.

Yeah, I know...  it's just the excitement of having such a huge offensive weapon talking...  I just viewed it like this - we've been waiting on MKG to develop some semblance of an offensive game for how many years now?  And teams still cheat off of him from 15 ft because hes never developed it.  Whereas, Monk's the complete opposite coming in - He has unbelievable natural scoring ability, but has yet to show his defensive potential in his college career.  With the addition of a rim protector like Dwight, I imagine that would only help him grow, at least as a solid team defender.  He has the athleticism, so if he just put in the effort, it's there.  I think MKG's offensive potential has been tapped out, and no matter the effort or work put in, he pretty much is what he is.

[Shocker]

Monk is such a great fit and we needed scoring.  Love this offseason for da bugs.

[Zaximus]

I'm more concerned with how many minutes he gets, though I agree he should be starting.   I always worry about Clifford and how he seems to not use young players like he should.   If we're keeping him on the bench so MKG can learn to shoot another year, that's just stupid.    

[OldNorthPowell]

MKG should be given a very small chance. Like a few games to prove he fits with the starters, and if it doesn't work out he should slide to a 6th or 7th man role off the bench. That is probably his best fit anyways.