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Originally Posted by Duck34234
Does anyone else think Ariza can play a Shawn Marion-esqe role for us at the 4 this season?
I would really, really like to see James Augustine step up and play a big defensive role for us this season. I agree with the majority of you in that I too believe Foyle should be coming off the bench for us. However, I think when we play teams like the Spurs, Celtics, Mavs, he will see extended minutes for us (a la Kurt Thomas for the Suns last season).
I think the most balanced starting lineup we could ask for would be the following:
Nelson
Bogans
Lewis
Ariza
Howard
Ariza is our second best rebounder, but I'm in doubt as to whether he can defend the majority of the inside guys in the NBA. His mobility, slahing and ability to hit a 10' jumper (well, at least better than Battie did) will then free up the paint even more for Howard.
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Ariza, like Shard could easily play the position... but over the long haul, it just won't work. We would get exposed inside throughout the whole season. Dwight can't just keep rotating all over the place to help everyone.
If Ariza had more bulk, i'd be all for it... Marion is not huge and i understand that, but he is still big enough to hold down that position... and also keep in mind that Phoenix plays a completely different style of ball than we do. In their system Barbosa could play the 4 and they would still score and not play any defense.