Lamb no playing time

[superjohn]

I've been saying the same thing I say every year, Scott Brooks will be the OKC Thunder's downfall. I really don't understand how Lamb has been plastered to the bench after showing so well for most of the season. I know Caron came in and took his minutes but he should not be completely buried on the bench, Brooks has done a horrible job with his development.

 

[aceboon]

If you dig up the Caron signing thread we pretty much called it the moment it happened, with Brooks' s tendencies you could see it coming a mile away. When the Thunder were playing their best ball of the regular season Lamb and then PJ3 had defined roles, now they will have gone 2 full seasons with no playoff experience.

 

[BearJWS]

Reggie Jackson is a better player than Lamb at this point (scoring/passing/shooting) but he is 2 years older. Westbrook & Jackson are scorers so OKC is very comfortable with D.Fisher as the primary PG since he has so much experience. J.Lamb had a solid season but OKC has gone back to a solid two guard backcourt. I don't think Butler has stolen Lamb's minutes other than Butler offers intangibles than cannot offered in size & experience from the rest of OKC backcourt can offer. Westbrook & Jackson are much more 2Gs so Lamb's minutes are cut. Lamb, while having good size, just doesn't have the height & girth to be a solid SF at this point. He will never be a solid SF option in my opinion, so he need to take his dues. OKC seems to favor bringing in their best SG off the bench... hence, Harden left in a similar situation. Not saying Lamb is Harden.... but they seem to start less talented but defensive minded players over talented players... Hence, Free J.Lamb! He needs he opportunity to shine. LOL

 

[superjohn]

If you dig up the Caron signing thread we pretty much called it the moment it happened, with Brooks' s tendencies you could see it coming a mile away. When the Thunder were playing their best ball of the regular season Lamb and then PJ3 had defined roles, now they will have gone 2 full seasons with no playoff experience.

It's just shocking how clueless he is. The guy is a bad coach that never ever makes adjustments. Always wanted Lamb to stay with the Thunder but enough is enough, it's time for him to get the hell out of there.

 

[aceboon]

Reggie Jackson is a better player than Lamb at this point (scoring/passing/shooting) but he is 2 years older. Westbrook & Jackson are scorers so OKC is very comfortable with D.Fisher as the primary PG since he has so much experience. J.Lamb had a solid season but OKC has gone back to a solid two guard backcourt. I don't think Butler has stolen Lamb's minutes other than Butler offers intangibles than cannot offered in size & experience from the rest of OKC backcourt can offer. Westbrook & Jackson are much more 2Gs so Lamb's minutes are cut. Lamb, while having good size, just doesn't have the height & girth to be a solid SF at this point. He will never be a solid SF option in my opinion, so he need to take his dues. OKC seems to favor bringing in their best SG off the bench... hence, Harden left in a similar situation. Not saying Lamb is Harden.... but they seem to start less talented but defensive minded players over talented players... Hence, Free J.Lamb! He needs he opportunity to shine. LOL

The majority of Lamb's minutes this season were spent at SF, its a win either way to see a UConn guy out there in Caron but to say he didn't take Lamb's minutes is 100% inaccurate.

 

[BearJWS]

It's just shocking how clueless he is. The guy is a bad coach that never ever makes adjustments. Always wanted Lamb to stay with the Thunder but enough is enough, it's time for him to get the hell out of there.

What???? Have you watched the NBA season this year? S.Brooks is one of the Top Coaches in the NBA this year. Brooks came into the NBA coaching ranks as a nobody & is already an elite coach. Brooks knows how to manage players. OKC is still one of the youngest teams in the NBA but they are a Top 5 team right now.

 

[UConn990411]

Brooks is not an elite NBA coach.

 

[Walker11]

What???? Have you watched the NBA season this year? S.Brooks is one of the Top Coaches in the NBA this year. Brooks came into the NBA coaching ranks as a nobody & is already an elite coach. Brooks knows how to manage players. OKC is still one of the youngest teams in the NBA but they are a Top 5 team right now.

You share this view with a minority. Have you watched the NBA this year? Elite coaches don't have their job status speculated on as much as Brooks.

 

[superjohn]

I have the NBA package and watch the Thunder all the time, they should make it to the finals but won't because of Brooks. You are saying they are a top 5 NBA team and touting it as a major accomplishment and calling Brooks elite, give me a break the Thunder are absolutely stacked. They have the MVP, Westbrook, Ibaka and a bunch of other pieces. What exactly impresses you with Scott Brooks?

 

[champs99and04]

What???? Have you watched the NBA season this year? S.Brooks is one of the Top Coaches in the NBA this year. Brooks came into the NBA coaching ranks as a nobody & is already an elite coach. Brooks knows how to manage players. OKC is still one of the youngest teams in the NBA but they are a Top 5 team right now.

You're not going to find many people who believe Scottie Brooks is one of the best coaches in the NBA.

 

[aceboon]

LOL @ touting Brooks as one of the top coaches in the league, yikes

 

[BearJWS]

The majority of Lamb's minutes this season were spent at SF, its a win either way to see a UConn guy out there in Caron but to say he didn't take Lamb's minutes is 100% inaccurate.

Your analysis of basketball took a major hit with me when you insisted DD was a PF(4) last summer. You LOVE to put a number on a player's position but you fail to look at their value to the team. OKC haa routinely run a 3G set with Westbrook out, hence J.Lamb got more minutes in the 3G set. With C.Bulter, OKC has gone back to a more traditional line up (2 Gs, SF, PF & C). I'll agree, Butler has been a very valuable addition, since he offers elements Lamb cannot offer. Maybe I'm wrong but you need to go back to how OKC & UConn lists their players & how they actually play the game. Get out of the standard "box". OKC & UConn looks to exploit their competition. OKC & UConn are becoming similar in that they are running a 3G set with 2 bigs. Please don't put labels on players. It's about players making their own worth.

 

[UConn990411]

LOL at Brooks having Perkins in the game late with the Thunder down three.

Elite coaching!

 

[Matrim55]

LOL at Brooks having Perkins in the game late with the Thunder down three.

Elite coaching!

Might want to revisit that, given the last play of regulation.

 

[BearJWS]

LOL - To all the fools who think OKC isn't one of the top teams in the NBA! Really? They are one of the youngest teams with one of the top up & upcoming coaches in the NBA Hey, think what you think, but results are what matters. OKC is a TOP team in the NBA. Bash Durant, Bash Brooks, but they are an eliminate NBA Contender.

 

[aceboon]

Your analysis of basketball took a major hit with me when you insisted DD was a PF(4) last summer. You LOVE to put a number on a player's position but you fail to look at their value to the team. OKC haa routinely run a 3G set with Westbrook out, hence J.Lamb got more minutes in the 3G set. With C.Bulter, OKC has gone back to a more traditional line up (2 Gs, SF, PF & C). I'll agree, Butler has been a very valuable addition, since he offers elements Lamb cannot offer. Maybe I'm wrong but you need to go back to how OKC & UConn lists their players & how they actually play the game. Get out of the standard "box". OKC & UConn looks to exploit their competition. OKC & UConn are becoming similar in that they are running a 3G set with 2 bigs. Please don't put labels on players. It's about players making their own worth.

, I am not going back to some summer debate and I honestly don't give a damn what you think of my "analysis of basketball", the fact of the matter is DD played the majority of his minutes at the 4/PF guarding other 4s/PFs, the same way Lamb plays the majority of his minutes at the 3/SF guarding that position for OKC. The fact that you insisted Caron would no have impact on Lamb's minutes, and are still insisting that he doesn't clearly shows that you do not watch Thunder games so its pointless discussing Lamb's role with the team. To even go further and act like Scott Brooks is some elite coach is just further proof that you're lost. If I want to discuss the Thunder/NBA I'll discuss it with the peeps on here that know what they're talking about.

 

[champs99and04]

Having Perkins on the court there was so dumb yet Brooks is rewarded for it, SMH.

 

[Scoe]

how the did

Might want to revisit that, given the last play of regulation.

and that is why you never ever mess with the mojo, its real

 

[Walker11]

LOL - To all the fools who think OKC isn't one of the top teams in the NBA! Really? They are one of the youngest teams with one of the top up & upcoming coaches in the NBA Hey, think what you think, but results are what matters. OKC is a TOP team in the NBA. Bash Durant, Bash Brooks, but they are an eliminate NBA Contender.

This is one helluva strawman buddy.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Everyone on this board should be rooting for Scott Brooks to have at least a decade of success going forward.

 

[Kurt]

Your analysis of basketball took a major hit with me when you insisted DD was a PF(4) last summer. You LOVE to put a number on a player's position but you fail to look at their value to the team. OKC haa routinely run a 3G set with Westbrook out, hence J.Lamb got more minutes in the 3G set. With C.Bulter, OKC has gone back to a more traditional line up (2 Gs, SF, PF & C). I'll agree, Butler has been a very valuable addition, since he offers elements Lamb cannot offer. Maybe I'm wrong but you need to go back to how OKC & UConn lists their players & how they actually play the game. Get out of the standard "box". OKC & UConn looks to exploit their competition. OKC & UConn are becoming similar in that they are running a 3G set with 2 bigs. Please don't put labels on players. It's about players making their own worth.

So you fault him for being correct? did DD not play the 4 all season?

 

[Scoe]

Everyone on this board should be rooting for Scott Brooks to have at least a decade of success going forward.

yes I want OKC to win it all so OKC can sign Brooks to a 10 year contract

 

[James]

I'm a fan of perkins. AMNESTY THAT! oh btw Lamb can't play, but has the talent to. Thats all on brooks, he didn't develop his youth, rather labeled them as 'prospects' to be toyed with during the regular season. At the end of the day the Thunder are seemingly loaded at every position, its hard to get lamb and even sefolosha minutes. This is a wierd poorly coached team. Westbrook had some harden like defensive lapses recently

 

[superjohn]

LOL - To all the fools who think OKC isn't one of the top teams in the NBA! Really? They are one of the youngest teams with one of the top up & upcoming coaches in the NBA Hey, think what you think, but results are what matters. OKC is a TOP team in the NBA. Bash Durant, Bash Brooks, but they are an eliminate NBA Contender.

You are so clueless. Of course they are one of the best teams in the NBA, nobody would ever claim they aren't and who the hell said Durant isn't one of the top 2 players in the league. Your rant at aceboon about Daniels playing pf is embarrassing. Keep thinking Brooks is one of the best coaches in the game.

 

[aceboon]

LOL - To all the fools who think OKC isn't one of the top teams in the NBA! Really? They are one of the youngest teams with one of the top up & upcoming coaches in the NBA Hey, think what you think, but results are what matters. OKC is a TOP team in the NBA. Bash Durant, Bash Brooks, but they are an eliminate NBA Contender.

Classic internet crybaby tactics, introduce a strawman that no one was arguing