James vs Jones

[nyg]

I presume Jones will be back shortly.

Does Shaka keep James in starting lineup or replace with Jones.

James is so much more better on offense, today he had 20 points on 50% shooting, 4 assists and one turnover. Defense he has to work on, but he is getting game time experience.


Jones better on defense, not close to James offense. But does Shaka go back to Jones due to his culture/development/retention philosphy?


I hope he keeps James as starter, Jones and Stevens off bench and Norman with one to two minutes a half, giving a player rest before TV timeouts.

[Johnny B]

He should keep James but RGV says start jones :/

[rocky_warrior]

James was a difference maker today (be we needed at least one more difference maker).  Keep James, Sean as the backup.

[jesmu84]

I honestly never understood what anyone saw in Sean besides speed and athleticism.

Always struck me as an off the bench spark. Or, at best, defensive energy like Stevie.

[MuggsyB]

I honestly never understood what anyone saw in Sean besides speed and athleticism.

Always struck me as an off the bench spark. Or, at best, defensive energy like Stevie.

JTY has had some very good moments. Don't forget what he did in Honolulu vs Kansas/Self.  And he can cause havoc on the defensive end.  I understand he was brutal to start this season, and seemingly hasn't improved his J, but he's still an impact player that hopefully can help us. 

[Mu8891]

Muggs- Sean Jones is not an
" impact player " ... come on.  And he sure as heck is not going to save this sinking ship

[MuggsyB]

Muggs- Sean Jones is not an
" impact player " ... come on.  And he sure as heck is not going to save this sinking ship

I'm not saying he can salvage this season. 

[MU82]

He should keep James but RGV says start jones :/

Why does RGV say that? Where does it even suggest that? Show your work, please. Thanks!

[Johnny B]

Why does RGV say that? Where does it even suggest that? Show your work, please. Thanks!

Idk how to use teal

[MU82]

Ah.

[jesmu84]

JTY has had some very good moments. Don't forget what he did in Honolulu vs Kansas/Self.  And he can cause havoc on the defensive end.  I understand he was brutal to start this season, and seemingly hasn't improved his J, but he's still an impact player that hopefully can help us. 

Sean Jones is not an "impact player"

[We R Final Four]

Off/Def when Shaka can.

[BM1090]

Have to start Nigel. He's been our 2nd best player.

[1SE]

Have to start Nigel. He's been our 2nd best player.

And the only player that gives me any hope for next year - keep him happy and get him as much experience as possible - and work on his 3.

[JoanofArcMascot]

Obviously, James is the point guard for the duration of his career, Tre Norman, a defensive beast and pretty good penetrator the backup. Jones is a spark guy off the bench, can cover points and shooting guards and generally disrupt and offensively is at his best in transition. Obviously not a point guard, but a guard who can bring spark off the bench.

[HutchwasClutch]

Obviously, James is the point guard for the duration of his career, Tre Norman, a defensive beast and pretty good penetrator the backup. Jones is a spark guy off the bench, can cover points and shooting guards and generally disrupt and offensively is at his best in transition. Obviously not a point guard, but a guard who can bring spark off the bench.

Oh my Lord, you're not being serious, right? Like for some wild reason, Shaka put him in the game late yesterday, only to watch Pack drive by him for a hoop and hack?  Among the many myths that are put out on this board, Tre being a good defender is one of the worst. He'll cheat up for an occasional steal.  That's all he's good for defensively.  We saw what he'll do if he's asked to actually guard a good player. 

[Jay Bee]

Oh my Lord, you're not being serious, right? Like for some wild reason, Shaka put him in the game late yesterday, only to watch Pack drive by him for a hoop and hack? 

That was another bizarro personnel choice by Shaka. I just don't understand.

[BM1090]

Oh my Lord, you're not being serious, right? Like for some wild reason, Shaka put him in the game late yesterday, only to watch Pack drive by him for a hoop and hack?  Among the many myths that are put out on this board, Tre being a good defender is one of the worst. He'll cheat up for an occasional steal.  That's all he's good for defensively.  We saw what he'll do if he's asked to actually guard a good player. 

He's a solid defender. Not a great one.

The issue with Tre really comes down to his shooting. When a defender forgets who they are guarding and closes out on him hard, he's been good at attacking closeouts and he's a patient finisher. But he's never going to be an effective offensive player in this offense with no threat of an outside shot.

[BM1090]

Agree with Jay Bee (and others) that it's pretty clear the best 5 on this team are James, Lowery, Chase, Parham, Gold. Those need to be your main 5 and that lineup should be playing as many minutes together as possible. Would play Stevens as a 6th man. Jones when he's healthy as a backup guard. Give Owens some minutes to try to crack that potential. The rest should be getting spot minutes.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Its disappointing that Jones can't stay healthy. Also disappointing that Owens can't seem to play at this level. Shaka and the players have to practice winning out of bound plays.

[Shooter McGavin]

Definitely need to start Nigel James over Jones at this point.  I'm am still holding out a little hope that a fully healthy Jones can contribute, however, it should be off the bench IMO.  NJ should have the keys to the car. 

[mileskishnish72]

James.

[79Warrior]

Definitely need to start Nigel James over Jones at this point.  I'm am still holding out a little hope that a fully healthy Jones can contribute, however, it should be off the bench IMO.  NJ should have the keys to the car. 

Jury is out on SJ. In all fairness to him, he has hardly played at Marquette for the obvious reason. I don't think it is fair to categorize him yet. Give the young fella some time and see what he brings.