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Glad to read so many people have seen the light
Sorry guys, I can't put a thread le in blue but it was most definitely ironic...
De Colo is quite good at the stuff that can't be taught, and will improve when it comes to all the stuff that can be taught. All in all the important part is that he looks like a natural PG. Shooting will short itself out. Although it's impossible to compare them, Parker shot 42% during his rookie season, and look where he's at now.
Re: the Olympics, De Colo wasn't a key component of the French NT. And Spain manipulated the rankings to block France in the QF. I don't think there's much to learn about that. Better watch the Miami game again, you'll learn more from it about what NDC can do in the NBA. It's not so common to have a breakout game against the standing MVP/Champs.
Glad to read so many people have seen the light
De Colo is not bad but to me he looks like a combo guard. He is a very good passer but he is not that quick. He plays more like Manu than Parker for sure.
the last time we had a combo guard....we traded his ass...
Nando has really put us on a wild ride this year. From having virtually no impact early in the season, to a guy that looked afraid to take uncontested layups, to a guy that some of us have fallen in love with. I'm on board the wagon
Joseph was solid ,good decision making, & defense. Da you talking about?
he was awesome tonight 10pts, 8 rbs 6 assts 1 blk
Watch da in' games
I did, After Mills was chucking shots like he wouldn't see tommorow. CJ came in and ran the offense. He took care of the ball and made good decsions. His defense is excellent. He is quick and has active hands to create turnovers.
Preach man preach. Apparently they want more from an international rookie playing 4th string. He's good and getting better quickly.
I am surprised no one has mentioned Beno Udrih.
Which game are you talking about? Against the Bobcats, Mills took 2 threes (and made 1) in the first half and didn't take another shot until about 6 minutes into the 4th. Also keep in mind that Mills is a scoring point guard, like Gary Neal, not a pass first point guard. CJ's still too raw to be in the NBA.
I'll tell you right now, Nando IS an NBA player and in 2 years you'll be surprised how good he is. He has lots of polishing to do, but the instincts and athletic ability are there, and he'll fill in the rest as he gains experience.
You're about a month late but the Church of Nando appreciates the sentiment
Mills is a small shooting guard.
So are Neal, Westbrook and Rose, but they all play point guard anyway. When Jacks and Kawhi get back, Neal will most probably revert to his backup point guard spot.
Neal is a much bigger shooting guard than Mills, although still undersized. Westbrook and Rose are both scoring PGs.
You're right about Neal probably reverting to the backup PG role once Leonard and Jack return. De Colo, however, will be a viable threat to take that gig from Neal. Mills won't.
Isn't a scoring point guard the same as an undersized shooting guard?
EDIT: What I mean by this is that an undersized scoring guard is essentially the same type of player as a shoot-first point guard but is playing out of position (and vice versa).
Last edited by Boomersgold; 12-10-2012 at 06:52 AM.
Not sure if serious.
There's a fundamental difference because the point guard has the ballhandling duties, setting pace, bringing the ball up the court, etc. This is the issue with Neal vs De Colo, because Nando is obviously a lot better than Gary at this.
Not as I see it, but it's a subjective judgement. It's been debated here on many occasions with respect to Parker.
The shooting guard may bring up the ball as well, but it's the point guard that runs the plays. We've seen Patty taking up the ball before, even when he's on the court with De Colo.
Patty is more of a PG then Neal in any case. In the starting unit you will see guys systematically looking for Parker before even thinking of doing anything else. Notable exceptions include Manu and sometimes Diaw -- I say notable because it's indeed a surprise when it happens.
In the case of De Colo vs Neal, what it implies is that Neal is actually much more redondant with Manu than with De Colo, and in a way is usurping De Colo's spot (or whoever the real backup PG is) because either Pop wants more offense or recognizes that Neal has more experience. If De Colo starts shooting better or keeps showing the kind of poise he displayed recently, this could become tough for Neal. This is probably going to affect Neal's decision a lot in the FA market come summer.
And let's not forget that Neal is the backup PG in name only if Manu is on the court, for good or bad.
I think he's a real pg. Neal cant even come close, but in the same breath you have to loom at ghis 2012 nba. Vahun an A. Johnson was great pgs for us also. You need a scoring pg in this new Nba an De Colo aint that. His bbiq is off the charts. Only other pgs in the league that aint scoring pg first Rondo, Kidd, Kirk Hinrick etc have good defense also. De Colo, im not to sure about. Spurs dont play him enough for me to see. But maybe they sign him cuz they know they will lose Neal soon. Hummmmmmm!
As much as I love Patty, Neal is a much more solid shooter, and gets the nod for SG before Mills, De Colo is a MUCH better PG than Mills, gets the nod for backup PG. Mills will be a situational player, if they need speed, or have a specific use for him, then he's be put in for 5 mins or so to run someone around.
IF Neal were to be traded, then Patty would get a big minute increase, if not, he'll be a regular season 5-10 minute/blowout/B2B contributor unless Neal, Parker or De Colo are injured.
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