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If I recall, his first few games were really good until they made the switch to Kobe guarding him. However it seems Kobe is less able to keep up with quick point guards than ever before.... Paul can run circles around him primarily because he's a threat to pop jumpers in your face all day, so Kobe can ill afford to sag on him, and he's not quick enough to keep him out of the lane when Paul goes into his series of dribble moves..... Rondo's greatest offensive attribute is getting in the lane; limit that and you limit his overall effectiveness.
Rondo was very consistent throughout the series, and nearly had a triple double in game 7, 14pts, 10 assists, 8 rebounds. Game 5 he had 18 pts, 8 assists, 5 rebounds. Game 6 in which the Lakers blew out the Celtics by 22 pts, he didnt have as good of numbers.
If I recall, his first few games were really good until they made the switch to Kobe guarding him. However it seems Kobe is less able to keep up with quick point guards than ever before.... Paul can run circles around him primarily because he's a threat to pop jumpers in your face all day, so Kobe can ill afford to sag on him, and he's not quick enough to keep him out of the lane when Paul goes into his series of dribble moves..... Rondo's greatest offensive attribute is getting in the lane; limit that and you limit his overall effectiveness.
100% agree, Kobe can still reasonably guard Rondo but not any of the guys like Rose or CP etc. I question if the added years allow for him to expend so much energy and Fish is certainly not even where he was last year.
Reminds me of watching a 33+ Jordan guard Iverson who blew past Jordan with a cross-over. Jordan then posted up shorty McIverson for an easy patented fade away at the other end.
Physically, Kobe is past his peak but like Jordan his superb conditioning is keeping his decline more gradual than it has been for other stars.
Rondo was very consistent throughout the series, and nearly had a triple double in game 7, 14pts, 10 assists, 8 rebounds. Game 5 he had 18 pts, 8 assists, 5 rebounds. Game 6 in which the Lakers blew out the Celtics by 22 pts, he didnt have as good of numbers.
I guess that Fisher is starting to remind me of Hornacek with Utah. Great players, but the body is just starting to break down and despite the heart and skill.....they just can't get it done and the other guys can't blow tons of extra energy making up the shortfall.
When the Bulls beat Utah in the Finals, they just picked on Hornacek mercillessly at the offensive end. (I think he was about 37 at the time).
Had he been the hornacek from a couple years earlier, I think they beat the Bulls.
The constant dilemma of the NBA....wise, skilled veterans slowing down and injuries popping up vs. the inconsistent youth.
P.S. That Fisher still sees a lot of minutes speaks volumes of the Lakers bench....Walton and his 5mil cap space eating contract in particular.
If the Lakers could move him....they'd have enough money to sign a solid but not great PG and then use Fisher off the bench and they'd be a much better squad.
Rondo was very consistent throughout the series, and nearly had a triple double in game 7, 14pts, 10 assists, 8 rebounds. Game 5 he had 18 pts, 8 assists, 5 rebounds. Game 6 in which the Lakers blew out the Celtics by 22 pts, he didnt have as good of numbers.
Well your memory may be better than mine, I seem to recall him being somewhat 'contained' over the last few games of that series, but hey, I won't debate the point with you. I don't think overall he was quite as good as in prior series though, he was having an outstanding playoff run throughout....
Reminds me of watching a 33+ Jordan guard Iverson who blew past Jordan with a cross-over. Jordan then posted up shorty McIverson for an easy patented fade away at the other end.
Jordan would have been tested moreso defensively in this era; guys like Wade, Mcgrady, Kobe would have given him a far greater challenge than the guards from his era. Of course, on the flipside of the coin they would have had to guard him as well..
I guess that Fisher is starting to remind me of Hornacek with Utah. Great players, but the body is just starting to break down and despite the heart and skill.....they just can't get it done and the other guys can't blow tons of extra energy making up the shortfall.
When the Bulls beat Utah in the Finals, they just picked on Hornacek mercillessly at the offensive end. (I think he was about 37 at the time).
Had he been the hornacek from a couple years earlier, I think they beat the Bulls.
The constant dilemma of the NBA....wise, skilled veterans slowing down and injuries popping up vs. the inconsistent youth.
P.S. That Fisher still sees a lot of minutes speaks volumes of the Lakers bench....Walton and his 5mil cap space eating contract in particular.
If the Lakers could move him....they'd have enough money to sign a solid but not great PG and then use Fisher off the bench and they'd be a much better squad.
I think its a little to premature to be thinking about signing another PG in the midst of the playoffs. Once the post season is over and IF its an issue, then appropriate action can be taken. At 36 he's still a very crafty veteran, who can still get the job done. Further the Lakers are still the defending world champions with other strengths. When they won game 7 last year against the Celtics, it wasnt because how the guards played, Kobe was 6-24 from the field, Fisher only had 10 pts. It was rebounds. Kobe had 15 boards, Gasol had 18. No rebounds No rings. Lakers have nice size at the front line. Thus thats why they are a legitmate threat to 3 peat. Not to take anything from the back court, if healthy its still first rate.
Well your memory may be better than mine, I seem to recall him being somewhat 'contained' over the last few games of that series, but hey, I won't debate the point with you. I don't think overall he was quite as good as in prior series though, he was having an outstanding playoff run throughout....
It is over for the Magic. I never thought they would get axed in the 1st round but then again if they were the same team pre trade, they more than likely wouldn't have.
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