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Somebody of Note said 02/03, 02:50 PM
List first? Okay, I suppose I can do that.

PG: Tony Parker
SG: Andre Iguodala
SF: Rashard Lewis
"PF": Tayshaun Prince
C: Dwight "Superman" Howard
6th: David West

My team isn't the only thing I'll be listing though.

Offense: Dribble-Drive Motion

For the uninformed, this is the offensive style that was used by the University of Memphis last year with great success. It revolves around one post player playing under the basket (Howard), and four players on the perimeter. The point guard drives to the basket, then kicks out if pressured. It relies on the players' decision making, speed, and often explosiveness to score.

Defense: Man-to-Man

I think that is self-explanatory. Each player is tasked with defending another.

Good luck!

Somebody of Note said 02/03, 08:02 PM
Joe, Joe, Joe. Have you been in hibernation for the past two years? Are the winters really that long and cold in Idaho Falls?

If you have been watching basketball, you'd notice that the Boston Celtics won the Larry O'Brien Trophy running the DDM. You'd notice that their point guard, Rajon Rondo, is nowhere near leagues above his opposing point guards.

See, there's one key thing that you're forgetting: basketball is a team game. It's about how players work together within their system. Last I checked, my guys fit perfectly.

Tony Parker is a smart, extra talented, scoring point guard who can drive the lane and dish the rock back out when he feels trouble. Rashard Lewis is the classic triggerman from three (41.9% this year) who can slash as well and is a great fit. Iguodala is another skilled slasher and scorer. Prince fits at my "power forward" position because he's a big guy (6'9") who can move in and out, and has the ability and willingness to shoot the three. And, of course, Howard is an absolute stud under the basket who will dominate the boards.

On defence, don't think for a second that Prince can't handle Gasol. He's a heralded defender who is big and strong enough.

Somebody of Note said 02/03, 08:46 PM
Okay, Fisher is mediocre. What about every other team Boston faced during the year that allowed them to run up 66 victories and lead the league? What about Chauncey Billups, their opponent in the East finals? The fact remains that the system worked... and that destroys the fundamental part of your argument. Especially because Parker is superior to Rondo by a wide margin.

The reason I have Prince at PF is because he's a better defender than Rashard. But you know what? If that isn't working, I can always bring All-Star power forward David West off the bench. He's a very capable defender, with a great mid-range game. I guess you can say he's my Manu, except an inside player.

You bring up the assist-to-turnover ratio like it's the golden division between D-Will and Tony. However, the fact remains that Tony has fewer turnovers. He's an incredible fit for my offense, and he can quite easily lock down on Deron. And because your team seems to lack an offensive system, it won't be hand for my pro players to beat your streetball.

Taking Dwight's career averages is faulty because his rookie season still factors in mightily. Right now, he's at 20.6 and 13.9. Owns Brand's 14.3 and 9.0.