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Odom and Miles switch on defense. Miles easily can cover 2guards, and has done so in the past. Odom covers the 3.
As for Dooling, if you notice, him and Jaric basically split time at the point spot. The reason why I pick Dooling is that I expect him to have a breakout of some sort(by that I mean I think he'll win the job in pre season).
Dooling has had 2 years to watch and learn the NBA game. Ideally, PT is the best training. But, watching games(and film) still helps. Dooling has the physical ability to become a star in the NBA(size, athleticism, penetration ability, finishing ability, etc), it's just if he can become a PG. I was encouraged at the start of the year, even though it was only limited minutes. I remember specifically a few plays to Kandi. Dooling would penetrate, draw the defender, and dish it to Kandi - And Kandi would find a way to blow it. That doesn't show in the stats(see a reason in another thread how stats can easily be manipulated by situation), but he showed the ability to create and distribute. Dooling was showing the ability to be more of a pass first guy, shaking his shoot first mentality. Then of course, he had to go and get hurt. I truly believe that if he hadn't gotten hurt, him and McInnis would have split time almost evenly come the end of the year if he hadn't gotten hurt. And Dooling will have the offseason to get better. He's had a good work ethic, but personal things have disrupted him early on(having a kid, etc). He doesn't have that any more. He can focus all out this summer and try and seize the job.
So I don't think it's a stretch at all to see him take the job. I was a little cautious with his PT and his #'s, but I honestly could see him easily surpass them.
As for the comment about Odom handling the rock most of the time - It has worked for the Clippers. He was the primary ball handler last year(his last full season). And, when he was healthy for that small stretch this year, he was the primary ball handler. It has worked, and they will continue to use him as a primary ball handler on offense. He is the best playmaker on the team, and that is why he is so special. His ability to create at 6'10 has not been seen since Magic Johnson. Before you blow a gasket and say Im saying he's as good as Magic, Im not. But, LO has that type of potential and he is that type of player.
Oh, and as for the scoring totals, I did mess up a bit. I didn't look through and add up what those totals were. I figured since I only threw out 8 names, I didn't have to, but I should have. They will be a bit higher than that.
And as for Maggette, I purposely left him out. I'm uncertain of his future with the team. IMO, he should be traded for future picks(cuz he will undoubtedly bolt when he's a FA). And even if he does stay with the Clips, I don't know how much he'll play. With Odom back and Miles starting, with Q backing up, his minutes are really shaky. He should not be playing over any of those 3 so it's tough to say what his numbers will be if he is on the team.
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