Clifford Needs to Make a Decision. NOW.

[TylerDurden]

Does he want to win, or does he want to keep playing favorites?

 

Last night provided the last of the evidence he should need.

 

With the addition of Neal, Hendo and McBob's skills are needed for the first unit.  Neal provides the floor spacing we need now with the ability to shoot the three from the SG position, which also negates the reason McBob was out there - because Hendo couldn't do it, he made up for it. 

 

Cody is coming into his own, and he's been showing it with his play as of late.  In significantly less minutes, he is giving us significantly more than McBob does.  Sure, McBob is the "safe" vet, he's steady, but that can often translate into being JAG on the court.  That is the perfect description of McBob and Hendo right now...  they're each "just another guy" out there.  They don't do anything to impact the game positively. 

 

Cody on the other hand, is good for one really ugly play a night, but he's shown over the last few games and throughout the season, he is capable of providing an instant spark and finds a way to impact the game.  He's run down I don't know how many layups from a full-court sprint and thrown them into the stands...  He's stolen the ball and outran virtually everyone to the rim on a breakaway, as a 7-footer, lol.  He scraps and fights every play.  Even if he doesn't have the polish yet, his impact is felt, and he will become more polished with playing time. 

 

As mentioned above, Neal provides what we have been missing for the longest - a two-guard who can shoot.  Before it didn't really matter, because we didn't have a low-post threat or efficient scorer in years past.  Now, with Big Al, Neal is the perfect compliment.  He doesn't have to be an outstanding individual defender, but as long as he is a really good team defender, that is all we need...

 

It's time to make a decision, Steve.  Quit bullshitting everyone and make the right one.

[chknwing]

Cody still make mistakes, not sure hes ready to start just yet.  But he is improving.

[TylerDurden]

Cody still make mistakes, not sure hes ready to start just yet.  But he is improving.

 

Yeah, as I said, he still has a play or two a night where you go, "what was that?"  It's just the nuances of the game.  He won't get it until he gets consistent minutes though. 

 

At the same time, he also makes those impact plays that McBob is just not capable of making, AT ALL.  When he does those things, you can see how it impacts the team and really gets them excited.  Even last night at OKC, you could tell when he got that dunk, the crowd was in awe.  It put them back on their heels a bit.  That's what we need, and he needs the minutes to continue to develop. 

 

I don't care if he starts, if Clifford wants to keep McBob as the starter in name-only, but give Cody more minutes.

 

As soon as Cody went out and McBob and Hendo came back in last night, that 5-8 point lead they had went to 20 in what felt like seconds. 

 

He has to give Neal and Zeller more minutes, point blank. 

[kman72]

I'm ok with how its going so far on the exception of Hendo. I have always been a supporter of his pick and game. He bothers me with taking too many shots now. When he attacks the rim its good but he settles for too many 3's and turnaround fadeaways. 

 

I'd like to see cody and biz get more minutes because I know they are playing good basketball right now. McBob is still a high energy player that is a good passer. I want him on the court when kemba is because he helps the offense be more fluid. It is something Kemba still needs to work on and he helps with that. 

 

as long as we winning I am happy

[chknwing]

I prefer Mcbobs play than Zellers.  Also Mcbob adds a 3 point threat.

[Omega Atrocity]

Neal 100% needs to start and get a lot more minutes than Hendo. I'm not thrilled with the idea of Zeller starting, but McBob has really pissed me off lately, and I'm officially tired of him. I am pretty much in agreement here.

[TylerDurden]

I prefer Mcbobs play than Zellers.  Also Mcbob adds a 3 point threat.

 

We don't agree on this, but I appreciate what McBob has done.  The problem for me is, if he isn't hitting the three, he is useless.  Sure, he can hand out assists at a ridiculous rate for a 4, but he is worthless scoring-wise most nights.  The only exceptions to that is when he has hit three or four threes in a game, which teams give him because they know he usually won't make them pay for it.

 

He is a liability in rebounding, overall scoring, and defensively when compared to Zeller.  Zeller can do some really ugly looking stuff, but he also does some really impressive stuff and he is physically imposing.  Even in this infantile stage of his pro career, his raw ability gives us production in limited minutes that McBob isn't providing in extended playing time... 

 

That's just my take.

 

[chknwing]

imo, so far, I like  Luke Ridnour's play over Neals at this point.

[carpanfan96]

Neal's been getting like 20 minutes a game so far.Which is fine for right now, maybe more minutes once the team gets used to playing with him.

 

 I do think that Zeller has earned at least a split with McBob minutes wise.

[Omega Atrocity]

Well no Hendo tonight guys.

 

Charlotte Bobcats ‏@bobcats  5m

INJURY UPDATE: Gerald Henderson @GhJr09 out tonight with strained right calf #CHAvsMIA

[TylerDurden]

Well no Hendo tonight guys.

 

Charlotte Bobcats ‏@bobcats  5m

INJURY UPDATE: Gerald Henderson @GhJr09 out tonight with strained right calf #CHAvsMIA

 

Well, I feel bad for Hendo, but I'm excited to see what Neal does in extended PT.  I really think this going to be awesome offensively, as he just complements Big Al so well.

 

BUT, this further irritates me about last night's game because Hendo had went to the sideline and had all of his pads, socks, shoes, etc. off and had ice wrapped around his lower leg.  We were hanging tough within less than 10 points, and then Clifford stuck Hendo back in there - walking to the scorer's table with ice still on his leg.  We proceed to get blown out.

 

Why would you stick him back in there with that injury and then have him sit out the next night?

[Omega Atrocity]

Well, I feel bad for Hendo, but I'm excited to see what Neal does in extended PT.  I really think this going to be awesome offensively, as he just complements Big Al so well.

 

BUT, this further irritates me about last night's game because Hendo had went to the sideline and had all of his pads, socks, shoes, etc. off and had ice wrapped around his lower leg.  We were hanging tough within less than 10 points, and then Clifford stuck Hendo back in there - walking to the scorer's table with ice still on his leg.  We proceed to get blown out.

 

Why would you stick him back in there with that injury and then have him sit out the next night?

Injuries can be a bit confusing like that sometimes. I remember Johnson came back into the Panthers-Patriots game after being leg whipped, played the rest of it, then was out for a couple of games. My guess is the adrenaline makes it seem like less of an issue than it really is.  Regardless, Hendo should be playing less anyway.  One thing I don't think I've seen on this thread yet is perhaps the FO wants Hendo to play more considering they signed him to a pretty decent contract over the offseason.  Unless you're Ben Gordon you usually don't get payed that kind of money to come off the bench.

[Guest Dark Knight]

McBob, Hendo, Tolliver, & CDR all play more minutes than MKG, Biz, & Zeller.

That's 3 scrub journeymen & a mid 1st SG who can't shoot all playing more than your last 3 draft picks, who were picked #2, #4, & #7 respectively.

Bobcats;

A] dumbest franchise in all of sports

B] tanking

[Omega Atrocity]

McBob, Hendo, Tolliver, & CDR all play more minutes than MKG, Biz, & Zeller.

That's 3 scrub journeymen & a mid 1st SG who can't shoot all playing more than your last 3 draft picks, who were picked #2, #4, & #7 respectively.

Bobcats;

A] dumbest franchise in all of sports

B] tanking

Just like I said on the other thread, all of these guys are liabilities on offense. CDR rarely plays, I'm not sure what games you've been watching. Tolliver is one of 3 guys we have that can hit jumpshots consistently. McBob, as much as I want him outta there, is a good passer and decent shooter for a 4. Hendo.... yeah I'm not sure here. Like I said above I guess the FO wants to play him considering the contract.