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**Jamel Irief** · 01-16-2013, 08:02 AM

Assuming Pau is starting again, which player would you like to be our primary backup front court player going forward?

**Laker Freak** · 01-16-2013, 09:07 AM

I'd start Clark and play Pau 30 MPG off the bench. Jamison can backup the 3/4 and play about 20 MPG.

**Ron** · 01-16-2013, 09:08 AM

Earl "The Whirl" Clark.

Earl Basketball.

Although I must say Antawn finally found the 3 that's been missing all season long, thereby making D'Antoni's decision a bit tougher. But still got to go with the energy guy.

Besides, they both suck on defense but The Whirl at least tries. And he can learn to play defense...he's got time on his side.

**Luke** · 01-16-2013, 09:21 AM

Developing Earl as a rotation/possible starter down the road seems like a nice scenario. I do like Jamison too though.

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 01-16-2013, 09:23 AM

Eazy Earl for defensive purposes. We don't have a problem scoring.

e-monk · 01-16-2013, 09:26 AM

leaning towards Earl due to energy and defense but would remain open to situational thinking

**Luke** · 01-16-2013, 09:28 AM

I agree.

e-monk · 01-16-2013, 09:31 AM

at least Clark gives you some of what you lost with Hill out

**Basel** · 01-16-2013, 09:40 AM

Play Jamison as the backup PF and Earl as the backup SF.

elcap15 · 01-16-2013, 09:51 AM

I think pau should come off the bench when he gets healthy. He should play center when Dwight is out and be the focus of the 2nd unit. He can play some PF with Dwight at C for the rest of his minutes. Hopefully with fewer minutes he can play harder on those sore knees of his.

I think Clark should stay in the rotation. He just brings an athletecism on defense that we have not had all year. I do like Jamison though. I think he will be able to get minutes still but mostly as a backup 3.

BobStackhouse42 · 01-16-2013, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basel

Play Jamison as the backup PF and Earl as the backup SF.

Or the opposite. Jamison is better on the outside and clark likes to catch the ball closer to the basket.

Cajon · 01-16-2013, 10:01 AM

Earl Clark era.

**Jamel Irief** · 01-16-2013, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-monk

at least Clark gives you some of what you lost with Hill out

Not sure what you mean. Hill was active in the paint and relentless around the rim. Clark floats around the perimeter and loses balance in the paint if someone exhales around him.

I'm leaning towards Clark for his defensive versatility.

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**King Sancho Fantastic** · 01-16-2013, 10:29 AM

Having an athletic SF/PF (Clark) who can play defense and rebound changes the complexity of this team. It's why I'm such a proponent of moving Pau for Smith or Gay. Easier said than done of course.

**Seuss** · 01-16-2013, 11:58 AM

I think Earl Clark is your guy. I was thinking you guys would find a hidden gem with the D'Antoni system. Initially, thought it would be Jodie Meeks, but Earl Clark has been the guy you needed find. He's a perfect D'Atoni player.

Pau should be the 2nd-unit guy, maybe finish the fourth quarter so he doesn't cry.

01-16-2013, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jamel Irief KING OF THE INTERWEBZ! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Watching the Lakers Age: 96 Posts: 20,190 Rep Power: 14125348	Tawn or Clark Assuming Pau is starting again, which player would you like to be our primary backup front court player going forward? __________________

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Laker Freak Sierra Hotel India Echo Lima Delta Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 24 Posts: 6,171 Rep Power: 1688293	Re: Tawn or Clark I'd start Clark and play Pau 30 MPG off the bench. Jamison can backup the 3/4 and play about 20 MPG.

01-16-2013, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ron Site Founder Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brea, California Posts: 14,558 Rep Power: 2734398	Re: Tawn or Clark Earl "The Whirl" Clark. Earl Basketball. Although I must say Antawn finally found the 3 that's been missing all season long, thereby making D'Antoni's decision a bit tougher. But still got to go with the energy guy. Besides, they both suck on defense but The Whirl at least tries. And he can learn to play defense...he's got time on his side.

01-16-2013, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Luke Go Dawgs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,875 Rep Power: 4300832	Re: Tawn or Clark Developing Earl as a rotation/possible starter down the road seems like a nice scenario. I do like Jamison too though. __________________ Formerly VanillaPrice

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King Sancho Fantastic -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside, California Age: 29 Posts: 9,569 Rep Power: 7193604	Re: Tawn or Clark Eazy Earl for defensive purposes. We don't have a problem scoring. __________________ Rumble, young man, rumble...

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e-monk All-Star Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,672 Rep Power: 3274359	Re: Tawn or Clark leaning towards Earl due to energy and defense but would remain open to situational thinking

01-16-2013, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Luke Go Dawgs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,875 Rep Power: 4300832	Re: Tawn or Clark I agree. __________________ Formerly VanillaPrice

01-16-2013, 09:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
e-monk All-Star Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,672 Rep Power: 3274359	Re: Tawn or Clark at least Clark gives you some of what you lost with Hill out

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Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,485 Rep Power: 21474913	Play Jamison as the backup PF and Earl as the backup SF. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.

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elcap15 Star Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,573 Rep Power: 1038197	Re: Tawn or Clark I think pau should come off the bench when he gets healthy. He should play center when Dwight is out and be the focus of the 2nd unit. He can play some PF with Dwight at C for the rest of his minutes. Hopefully with fewer minutes he can play harder on those sore knees of his. I think Clark should stay in the rotation. He just brings an athletecism on defense that we have not had all year. I do like Jamison though. I think he will be able to get minutes still but mostly as a backup 3. __________________ http://i.imgur.com/RmT8y.gif

01-16-2013, 10:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cajon First Round Draft Pick Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,092 Rep Power: 163097	Re: Tawn or Clark Earl Clark era.

01-16-2013, 10:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
King Sancho Fantastic -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside, California Age: 29 Posts: 9,569 Rep Power: 7193604	Re: Tawn or Clark Having an athletic SF/PF (Clark) who can play defense and rebound changes the complexity of this team. It's why I'm such a proponent of moving Pau for Smith or Gay. Easier said than done of course. __________________ Rumble, young man, rumble...

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Seuss Your Humble Homer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inside a computer, touching gadgets Age: 22 Posts: 11,064 Rep Power: 17314777	Re: Tawn or Clark I think Earl Clark is your guy. I was thinking you guys would find a hidden gem with the D'Antoni system. Initially, thought it would be Jodie Meeks, but Earl Clark has been the guy you needed find. He's a perfect D'Atoni player. Pau should be the 2nd-unit guy, maybe finish the fourth quarter so he doesn't cry. __________________ The Best Damn Babe Thread

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