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Someone please give Domantas Sabonis more minutes (Indycornrows)

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  • #16
    Originally posted by Peck View Post
    I was all in camp Thad last season. He played LeBron & Giannis better than anybody we had for sure and almost as well as anyone in the league. That being said this year it looks like he has lost a step and his offense is atrocious.

    If it were me I would start Sabonis with Myles and bring Thad off of the bench unless we were playing a team that it would be beneficial to start a smaller quicker lineup then I would start Thad, but I would bring Myles off of the bench.

    However I understand that consistency might be an issue with rotating lineups and whether we like it or not that starting 5 is locked in and anyone removed from it would be considered demoted and that might cause locker room issues.
    I understand the consistency issue. While I would prefer to see Sabonis start, I understand if Nate wants to keep bringing him off the bench. My biggest problem is his lack of minutes. We have 96 minutes per game between PF and C. If Turner and Thad each play 30 mpg, that still leaves 36 mpg. There is no reason Sabonis couldn't get 28-30 mpg.

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    • #17
      forget all the comparisons, I just really really want us to keep BOTH Sabonis and Turner

      I think they complement each other so well

      off topic but man Tyreke has murdered any hope I had that he would be a great acquisition
      Sittin on top of the world!

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Peck View Post
        I was all in camp Thad last season. He played LeBron & Giannis better than anybody we had for sure and almost as well as anyone in the league. That being said this year it looks like he has lost a step and his offense is atrocious.

        If it were me I would start Sabonis with Myles and bring Thad off of the bench unless we were playing a team that it would be beneficial to start a smaller quicker lineup then I would start Thad, but I would bring Myles off of the bench.

        However I understand that consistency might be an issue with rotating lineups and whether we like it or not that starting 5 is locked in and anyone removed from it would be considered demoted and that might cause locker room issues.
        I felt like Thad worked hard but still got roasted by Lebron and Giannis when he played them. He was really good against Kevin Love and other SF/PF hybrids around the league. He's not an elite defender but he's gritty and and would be perfect off the bench. But he's a team captain so I don't think Nate wants to do that.

        A trade of Thad would open up minutes for Sabonis, O'Quinn, and Leaf as well.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by naptownmenace View Post

          I felt like Thad worked hard but still got roasted by Lebron and Giannis when he played them. He was really good against Kevin Love and other SF/PF hybrids around the league. He's not an elite defender but he's gritty and and would be perfect off the bench. But he's a team captain so I don't think Nate wants to do that.

          A trade of Thad would open up minutes for Sabonis, O'Quinn, and Leaf as well.
          Given how well McDermott has played while with Sabonis and mostly without Tyreke, it is hard to envision a scenario where he's dealt, and nor would I want to get rid of him if he continues to perform at this level. But I still would put Doug, Tyreke, TJ, Thad, and Darren all on the trade block. For as well as Cory has played, I would have him on the blocks as well given our abundance at the point. The Pacers are in need of a talent upgrade if they wish to truly contend, and it simply will not happen via next season's free agency.
          Last edited by croz24; 12-04-2018, 07:02 PM.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by 90'sNBARocked View Post
            forget all the comparisons, I just really really want us to keep BOTH Sabonis and Turner

            I think they complement each other so well

            off topic but man Tyreke has murdered any hope I had that he would be a great acquisition
            I think their games, put together, make a perfect C. So in that way they complement each other. But no, I don't think they fit on the floor against some lineups and probably most of them. I think people are going to be really surprised when one is traded. People will not understand but that's just the way it's going to be.

            In any event, I like Sabonis and I'm growing to like Myles' game more...but I don't think they are a natural fit. I think the PF position takes Sabonis out of his element. I'm still not comfortable with Myle's offensive game. Basically, they are both good players. Neither are perfect but I suspect both will be starting at C. One on the Pacers. The other one somewhere else.

            Why? Because Sabonis is going to command 20+M/yr and the Pacers are not going to pay that much for one position on the floor.

            Edit: with that said, they might be the best option for the Pacers at the moment against some teams. Especially as bad as Thad has played most of the year.

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            • #21
              I think having a consistent starting 5 is overrated. I think you should be willing to start any of your top 8 players on any given night depending on match-up needs.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by croz24 View Post
                While I may be a huge Myles critic, dating back to his days at Texas when hearing stories about his lack of work ethic resulting in him getting benched, and watching a 6'7" 180lb Kam Woods destroy him in the NCAA tournament... I think most Myles "haters" would lay off of him a bit if the Pacers simply were to act like Sabonis is our 2nd best, sometime best player and play him the 30+mpg he deserves.

                There are a lot of variables to consider when Turner and Sabonis are in the game at the same time, but what I see just among those two is an elevation in Turner's play. Myles plays more confidently, aggressively, even smarter when he is out there with Sabonis. I see passes from Myles when on the court with Sabonis, that I haven't seen in 4 years from him. And you will even see Turner attack the glass more while playing with Sabonis. If the Pacers at all want Turner to live up to the contract he was given, he needs more time with Sabonis just as much as Sabonis needs more time for arguably being our most important player.
                100% agree about Turner being more confident with Sabonis on the court with him. It takes a lot of pressure off Turner.

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                • #23
                  Twin Towers line up is the Pacers best hope to zag on the leagues 3 pt zig. For a team who rarely makes over 10 3’s a game, it makes More sense to start a big man duo who can who can push teams offensively and defensively down low. Stepping out for the occasional 3 would just be gravy.

                  They both have good post defense, Domas is weak on help defense and switching. Myles excels at it. Myles weak on the glass, Domas excels at it.

                  They can make it work if they start CoJo as well.
                  Victor
                  CoJo
                  Bogey
                  Domas
                  Turner
                  You can't get champagne from a garden hose.

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by BornIndy View Post

                    100% agree about Turner being more confident with Sabonis on the court with him. It takes a lot of pressure off Turner.
                    Myles doesn't have to think as Sabonis seems to do it all for him haha.
                    He just plays on instinct with Sabonis in the game & it is wonderful to see.

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                    • #25
                      The thing I love the most about Sabonis is his ability to make other better, he doesnt need to score to be a major part of our team.
                      I really liken him to Al Horford & Draymond Green in the way that he may be more useful to us only scoring 12-14ppg, but his ability to rebound, pass & generally see the game unfold will be his strongest attribute. If he does get to start I actually think his ppg may drop a little bit, but his apg could be up around the 5 mark regularly. I would fully expect those double digit rebounds to continue.
                      Last edited by festar35; 12-05-2018, 05:32 AM.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Peck View Post
                        I was all in camp Thad last season. He played LeBron & Giannis better than anybody we had for sure and almost as well as anyone in the league. That being said this year it looks like he has lost a step and his offense is atrocious.

                        If it were me I would start Sabonis with Myles and bring Thad off of the bench unless we were playing a team that it would be beneficial to start a smaller quicker lineup then I would start Thad, but I would bring Myles off of the bench.

                        However I understand that consistency might be an issue with rotating lineups and whether we like it or not that starting 5 is locked in and anyone removed from it would be considered demoted and that might cause locker room issues.


                        Any player that would get upset over a demotion, to the benefit of the team, should get cut immediately. These players are grownups, not little kids. If they want to throw a temper tantrum, they can cry for another team. If Nate is really letting the players dictate the starting lineup, Nate should be fired today
                        Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel

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                        • #27
                          Sabonis plays 25 mpg. Thad young plays 28 mpg. Giving more minutes to an inferior player should get Nate fired
                          Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Pacergeek View Post
                            Nate should be fired today . . . .
                            Originally posted by Pacergeek View Post
                            should get Nate fired . . .

                            Are you capable of saying anything else ??

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                            • #29
                              I love Thad but he needs to be moved at the trade deadline to free up some minutes for Sabonis. That is the only way that Sabonis will play more minutes.

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by PacerDude View Post


                                Are you capable of saying anything else ??
                                I am tired of seeing all these convoluted reasons for why Sabonis is not getting more minutes. I believe this starts and stops with Nate McMillan. He is the head coach, and has the ability to solve the problem. Only logical reason is that Nate believes other players deserve more minutes. If you watch the games, this is ridiculous. Sabonis is clearly our second best player, which Nate must not believe. For Nate failing to recognize his own team's second best player should cost him his job.
                                Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel

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