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Scinos · 10-12-2004, 12:57 AM

Rotation matters key as Sonics start preseason

One of the main gripes of Sonics fans last year was Nate's rotations. Here's an article on the state of the rotation this season.

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"I think we've got a lot of things to use, a lot of players to use," McMillan said. "I think we can, at times, if they allow us, we can play 10 players - if we get 10 players to play the way we want to play. I think we've got the guys who can do it, but do they bring it to the floor each and every night and allow me to do that? If we have to go to a seven-, eight-man rotation, we'll do that. We should be able to play 10."

Is it just me, or does Nate sound like he has no clue what he's going to do ?

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As he said last week when the Sonics began practicing, McMillan will open up with the same starting lineup that took the court when the Sonics concluded 2003-04 in Southern California with a 118-87 win over the Los Angeles Clippers - Luke Ridnour and Ray Allen in the backcourt, Rashard Lewis and Reggie Evans at the forward positions and Vitaly Potapenko at center.

But, McMillan said, he'll switch up point guard, power forward and center throughout the season. Also, Allen and Lewis will not play every preseason game to allow McMillan to get a better look at newcomers. Last year, Allen and Lewis each sat out one game as McMillan basically rested one starter a night.

Oh god no...Why is he going to switch PG, PF and C throughout the season ? I hope that's a typo and it's only for the "pre"season. But, with Nate's track record, I wouldn't be surprised if he does.

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I may not be able to get all of them (in the rotation), if they don't allow me (by adjusting mentally to playing shorter stretches), but if they all are playing well, we can play two power forwards, two centers, and it depends on Vlade," McMillan said. "If Vlade's playing well, he'll be going from three to four some."

Again, sounds like he has no clue...

Is anyone else getting the same feeling as me reading that, or am I overreacting ? Right now it looks like we are going to have the same problems as last year with a constantly changing rotation and a coach that can't make up his mind.

Casual · 10-12-2004, 01:29 AM

It's not his fault. Most of our roster should be starting. He can't just let talent go to waste.

Gaude · 10-12-2004, 07:19 AM

Here's the quote from SeattlePI:

"McMillan said he will try different combinations at point guard, power forward and center in future preseason games, and Allen and Lewis will have some preseason games off."

He's talking about preseason, not season.

-The Grinman

SwiftIsBuff · 10-12-2004, 09:34 AM

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Originally posted by Casual!
It's not his fault. Most of our roster should be starting. He can't just let talent go to waste.

You are kidding right?

I hope to god you meant most of our roster should NOT be starting, because if we had THAT much talent and had the record we did last year, we're in real trouble.

Scinos · 10-12-2004, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by Gaude!
Here's the quote from SeattlePI:

"McMillan said he will try different combinations at point guard, power forward and center in future preseason games, and Allen and Lewis will have some preseason games off."

He's talking about preseason, not season.

-The Grinman

That's what I was hoping. I don't mind him switching up the lineup in the preseason, to find the best combination. But, it would bother me in the regular season. I hope he just finds a strategy and sticks with it.

**HKF** · 10-12-2004, 12:47 PM

Your 2005-06 HC of the Seattle Sonics, Eric Musselman or a disposed Rick Adelman who brings Carrill and Petrie with him to Seattle.

Scinos · 10-12-2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Hong Kong Fooey!
Your 2005-06 HC of the Seattle Sonics, Eric Musselman or a disposed Rick Adelman who brings Carrill and Petrie with him to Seattle.

Hah, I wish...

bigalw1414 · 10-12-2004, 10:26 PM

How about Anne Donnovan?

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