Leonard Proves What Lin Could Have Been - Rockets article

[hsxvvd]

So by this logic... Kendall Marhsall = Kawhi

[Mel_13]

Sorry CH, but this immediately came to mind as I read that article:

[Cry Havoc]

That chasing superstars instead of developing your talent from within is stupid. Which is accurate.

Well of course it's a homer piece, it's from Houston. He's a poor man's Bill Simmons but makes some salient points. I absolutely think Lin is or could be a starting quality PG.

[Biernutz]

Lin can play defense? He got a lot of touches in NY so the more you shoot your average goes up......He got
every every chance in Houston.....

[TheGreatYacht]

So by this logic... Kendall Marhsall = Kawhi

Kendall Marshall > Rondo (this season)

[r0drig0lac]

lin is one of the best defenders in position, the problem is that the other pg on the team is one of the few in the nba it really is a better defender, and sg the team does not know what defense is what makes the rest of team to be punished

[Mikeanaro]

Nonsense!

[apalisoc_9]

Cry Havoc

By far one of the worst articles I've ever read

[Malik Hairston]

I don't understand the fascination with Lin..he's one of the shakiest players I've ever seen, he was so ing awful in clutch time every game in the Porland series..

An Asian guard that isn't fast, can't jump, doesn't shoot at a high level, doesn't have elite ball-handling, and isn't even a great passer..realistically, if Lin was Black, he wouldn't even be in the D-League, tbh..

[Malik Hairston]

I just read it..wow, what an awful article, tbh..

[Biernutz]

lin is one of the best defenders in position, the problem is that the other pg on the team is one of the few in the nba it really is a better defender, and sg the team does not know what defense is what makes the rest of team to be punished

In the game I saw us and Houston, Lin didn't impress. He seemed late all the time and couldn't keep up with Tony.
Guess he played better against other teams....

[Juggity]

embarrassing article...point guards with Lin's skillset are a dime a dozen in this league. Leonard fills a much rarer and more valuable niche as a natural defender and small forward (the NBA's premiere position right now and for the foreseeable future). That alone is enough to invalidate the comparison.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Lol.. did the author confuse Chandler Parsons with Jeremy Lin?

[sexinthatsx]

It doesn't take an idiot to see that James Harden clearly stunted Lin's development. It goes to show that Lin always had a team-first mentality. Also, for all the people who say Lin isn't Kawhi, it's true. However, I see Lin as a player that can be taught how to play defense exactly like Danny Green. I believe Lin would fit pretty well within the Spurs system IMO.

[MI21]

Judging by the ability to judge a player, it seems Reggie Jackson wrote this article?

[#2!]

lin clearly did not receive fair treatment in Houston, if someone wants to believe that he gets less opportunity for lack of talent is kidding himself

Please. Leonard's per game minutes in this year's playoffs: 32.00

Lin's: 29.5

So if Lin isn't being given a chance, then neither is Kawhi. Lin played during crunch time of every game against Portland. They ran 3 guard lineups with him, Beverly, and Harden. And the real reason he isn't the starting guard, while Leonard is the Spurs' starting SF is that Jeremy Lin does not improve the defense while Leonard makes a defensive unit elite. I'm not even bagging on Lin btw. I don't like his game personally, but he did average 11-4-4 during the Rockets' one series this postseason.

But every playoff team needs at least one of their guards to be an above average defender to succeed. Lin isn't going to be a better offensive player than James Harden (he's just not), so if he's not a good defender either then he's not going to be a starter. But what's so bad about being instant offense off the bench, while also pulling winning-time minutes?

[r0drig0lac]

Please. Leonard's per game minutes in this year's playoffs: 32.00

Lin's: 29.5

So if Lin isn't being given a chance, then neither is Kawhi. Lin played during crunch time of every game against Portland. They ran 3 guard lineups with him, Beverly, and Harden. And the real reason he isn't the starting guard, while Leonard is the Spurs' starting SF is that Jeremy Lin does not improve the defense while Leonard makes a defensive unit elite. I'm not even bagging on Lin btw. I don't like his game personally, but he did average 11-4-4 during the Rockets' one series this postseason.

But every playoff team needs at least one of their guards to be an above average defender to succeed. Lin isn't going to be a better offensive player than James Harden (he's just not), so if he's not a good defender either then he's not going to be a starter. But what's so bad about being instant offense off the bench, while also pulling winning-time minutes?

lin came out of a bad situation (Melo), for a clearly worse (Harden / Howard), he has to thank Morey about it, he clearly does not have the talent or tools Kawhi (which can be a superstar continues developing ), but he sure the right team could continue developing and improving their weaknesses, sports motivation is very important, he probably could have gone back behind the other team for less money because his opportunities are dwindling in houston, he sure can play good basketball (anyone who saw him playing the knicks would know), now compared to a FMVP becomes ridiculous (maybe not so much if it were made ​​a year ago)

[myhc]

I'd love to have a guy like Lin on my team. Dude is in an awful situation in Houston. He's a solid back up PG. Yes he can improve his shooting and handles but he's still a young guy and can get better. I think he's improved as a defender since getting to Houston. He actually guarded Lillard fairly well at the end of games in the playoffs. I think comparing him to Kawhi is way off but I see the authors point.

[Spurs9]

[Robz4000]

[Beaverfuzz]

This Chris Baldwin can write. Lin has a lot of potential, but it's up to Lin to earn the coach's respect. He needs to be more consistent. It one thing for Kawhi to play within a system that doesn't even have his number called, but Lin is in a different situation and needs to step up.

No he can't. Two completely different players, even before Kawhi stepped up in the Finals.

[RD2191]

Havoc coming after me after posting one of the worst articles of all time. ROFL.

[Raven]

lin is a great defender, only other players don't know that and blow past him.

[Raven]

Havoc coming after me after posting one of the worst articles of all time. ROFL.

well he's a known belinelli lover, so...

[RD2191]

well he's a know belinelli lover, so...

Good work on calling Marco's defense all season, tbh.