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Originally posted by <b>MichaelOFAZ</b>!
Wow! That was some article. I am worn out from just reading it. Although I don't agree with everything, I applaud you for doing your homework, the time, effort, and thought that you put into it, and your use of medical metaphors. I was waiting with bated breath for you to bust out with a "foley catheter" or "D-Fib Stat!". In any event, you win the award for the longest post ever.
For what it's worth (which is probably not much), I agree that acquistion of Donyell was in the best interest of the Bulls, both short-term and long. I also agree that there is hardly ever a case of too much competition and the 2002 Bulls are no exception. As you eluded, competition brings out the best in everyone.
As for why the Jazz decided not to re-sign Marshall ... I guess the Jazz only know the real answer to that question. While I not accusing the Jazz' organization of racism or anything, Donyell would stick out like a sore thumb in most Salt Lake City establishments. There's probably a legitimate reason why Scott Williams and Dennis Rodman were not that fond of Utah. I suspect that the Jazz have a certain type of image that they look for in a player, perhaps Donyell wasn't that type. What I always say, one teams' loss (or ignorance) is another team's gain. It may not have anything to do with that at all .. it might be because Donyell doesn't play D that is suitable to Jerry Sloan. I guess only time will tell if he is a capable defender or not. From the few games that I saw him play in last season, he seemed decent enough to me. But what do I know?
Lastly, I am doubtful that JWill and Blount will start at the beginning of the season. In fact, I don't think Blount will ever start as a Bull. Although he has years of experience, his role (and paycheck) is clearly one of a reserve. JWill will start eventually, but not to begin the season. If Krause is reconsidering his no-trade stance with respect to JC, then the best way to raise his trade value is to start him. "I'll see your one starter, and raise you another". JWill is locked up for several years and would benefit from learning the game as a reserve. Furthermore, I suspect that Fizer will rightfully earn the starting PF role. I expect Marcus to improve greatly in rebounding, passing, and defense this season. Otherwise, he'll see very little playing time and his next contract will be disappointing.
To begin the season .... I forsee the starting line up to be as follows:
PG: JC
SG: JR
SF: DM
PF: MF
C: EC
Against certain teams, the line up could be ...
PG: JC
SG: TH
SF: JR
PF: DM
C: EC
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I agree totally with Your assesment of Fizer, I think he and Curry will be the most improved players on this team, and they will both be starters this year. Tysons energy off the bench can be more valuble than Fizers scoring, and I think Fizer will out-play Chandler in Camp, and earn that starting job.
Also, I have the exact same starting lineup of...
Curry
Fizer
Marshall
Rose
Crawford
Crawford starts the season because there won't be much of a gap between he and Williams in talent. But JC gets the start because he is the incombant.