I think the way that Gomes has been playing definitely earned him some minutes, but Jefferson has shown that he can be an offensive option on the low block. This team's future depends on Jefferson's development in a lot of ways, so in my mind, the more minutes for Jefferson the better. Remember when Branden Hunter had a few huge nights a couple years ago, and then sort of faded out of the league? An undersized big man like Gomes can be a good role player, but hopefully not a cornerstone of a franchise.
Gomes - Perkins is a better frontcourt though. Imagine the rebounding possibilities. Gomes also plays on the perimeter so he can spread the offense and sneak in for offensive rebounds. Jefferson should not be getting major minutes just for the sake of his ankle. If Al injures it again, I don't think he'll fully recover. Plus, we need to motivate Al and make him earn the starting position. He doesn't seem to be working as hard as he did in the playoffs last season and it doesn't make sense to hand over the starting position to him when he hasn't played exceptionally this season.
...Plus, we need to motivate Al and make him earn the starting position. He doesn't seem to be working as hard as he did in the playoffs last season and it doesn't make sense to hand over the starting position to him when he hasn't played exceptionally this season.
True, either way I think it will create some nice competition with our two young power fowards. One being the proven college player the other being the high school kid. Could be fun to watch as long as Doc doesn't butcher the situation.
yes he will, he always makes a mistake no matter what. remember the magic's record before he got fired?
Doc Rivers will be remember as the guy that got them Mr Howard.
As far as earning your minutes, I agree with Prem. Al has played "all right" this year only. Maybe it's that he's guarded more cautiously now, but either way he's not playing like he used to.
Besides Gomes finally getting some PT (no thanks to Doc) the best thing that could come from this is for Gomes play to put a fire in AJ's *** and for him to now realizr he will not just be given playing time. He'll have to fight Doc for it.
That is unless Doc puts Gomes back on the bench. I'd riot.
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...i agree that we DID have the pierces thanks to ainge...
When asked if Gomes's play has made him think about keeping the rookie in a starting role, Rivers said, ''I don't know that. I don't get into that kind of stuff. We'll see how that works out when it comes. We need size. So, we'll see."
I think it'd be hilarious if Gomes goes back to the bench.
Gomes or Jefferson
Gomes or Jefferson
I think it'd be hilarious if Gomes goes back to the bench.
