Throwdowns > Closed

Somebody of Note said 02/17, 07:01 PM
You don't need to be a prophet to figure out my first argument. Heck, even Helen Keller can see this one coming.

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

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, Hyped! This one should be good.

Somebody of Note said 02/19, 12:23 AM
It's great that you mention my decided advantages at point guard and centre. These are the two most important parts of my DDM offense. The fact that you've even admitted it only proves that my O is going to run smoothly.

Tony has a decided advantage over Baron at the point. Off the dribble, Parker can just zoom around him, which would require help defenders, and therefore leave a man open and dangerous on the perimeter. Parker is one of the smartest and most talented scoring points in the league today, and his passing is superb. If he feels pressure, he can instantly whip it out. That's the beauty of the DDM; less about individual matchups than finding openings, and Parker can do the latter in spades.

Underneath, Howard is the perfect freakish athlete to capitalize on opportunities. He can dance up and around Yao, and overpower him. He's going to be the dynamic scorer and rebounder that this offense can bob and weave around. Driving to the bucket is easier for Tony, AI, Reshard, and David because they can't get help without letting Dwight roam.

Re: power forward, I'd have to disagree with you. West is a much quicker player than Boozer, and he's really a blossoming scorer.

Somebody of Note said 02/20, 12:51 AM
West doesn't fit into my offense? You know, you're right. Let's totally throw out his college days at Xavier, where he played in a system that counted on forwards slashing and making plays similar to the DDM. Let's also forget his excellent, "old-school" mid range jumper. Other than that, he's a terrible fit for my offense.

Tayshaun Prince, however, is an excellent fit. He's long, athletic, and an incredible defender. He has a very capable three-point jumper, and is a great slasher. He's quite possibly the prototype for the DDM at the wing.

We're not talking about fantasy ball, so you can throw that Davis-Parker comparison out.

Now as for West, I find it stunning how quickly you throw out a guy who's a back-to-back all star based on a few crappy seasons at the beginning of his career. West is the more talented player, is a better defender, and is less prone to racking up fouls. These two never played head-to-head this year, but I'd imagine that West would use his quickness, especially in the DDM, to capitalize on Boozer's lack of experience outside the paint.

Just for fun, Reshard Lewis' head-to-head stats against Pierce: 25 PPG, 7.5 RPG, and a 51.4 FG%. Seems like a +.