We actually have a few players now that would excell in a high tempo game.

Barnett showed his open court abilities last season. Add Roberts, Harris and MPJ to that.
Phillips can be good in that type of game with finishers around him.

If Knox comes I would like to see a small ball lineup with Barnett, Knox and MPJ as the front court.

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Posted by reedus23

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Posted on 4/10/17 at 8:47 pm to wubilli

I think every single player on the team that will see court time would benefit. Especially a guy like your man Smith. I think he benefits from a faster pace that allows him to use his athleticism instead of him playing a half court game and trying to body up bigger guys on either end of the court.

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Posted by jafo

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Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 4/13/17 at 8:23 am to wubilli

Pace would be dictated by the point. From what I've seen of Harris, he is a hi tempo guy. Harris pushes and has the raw talent to push the ball to the basket. He reminds me of Flip a lot. He makes the bone headed decisions at times, but it's a trade off until and if you can get him to make better decisions as he gets experience. Not to mention as we all know he is an above average passer.

I'm not a hi IQ basketball person, I have played a little. But I think the success of a team boils down to two things in the end. Continuity between the players, how well they gel together and talent level. Ok three things, the last is a coach that can get the under achievers to step up and produce. But, having talented players like what CM has recruited can do the same thing.

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