Comments on: Myths and Truths around J.J. Redick to the Bucks

By: Patti

Patti — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:58:07 +0000

Once they start playing together…and with the rest of the team…the cream is going to rise to the top.

Don’t get too excited for a BIG change if they are able to play on Saturday night, but the best rotations and combinations will surface, depending on who they are playing against.

By: Patti

Patti — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:51:22 +0000

Right now, we need the contribution of all three guards. Heck, it would be nice if Ish could kick in a couple minutes. We are talking TWO guard positions and three players.

We need everyone to play nice and it will benefit everyone.

By: Sillybilly

Sillybilly — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:30:20 +0000

Monta Ellih have it all son!

By: Patti

Patti — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:26:55 +0000

The guy with the hot hand? Ah….cool head? Swag…I’m going with swag.

By: AmanWithAntlers

AmanWithAntlers — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:19:02 +0000

Who hopes for something like that. I understand saying you foresee it, but to hope for it. Man i hate u as a person and a fan.

By: Sillybilly

Sillybilly — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:12:55 +0000

Good points!

By: Sillybilly

Sillybilly — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:11:37 +0000

Redick may not start but I agree that he should definitely be playing over Ellis at the close of games.

By: Sillybilly

Sillybilly — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:08:07 +0000

@Andyroo
good points but the one thing you aren’t considering when comparing Ellis and Jennings numbers is 3point shooting. This is a huge factor in both the shooting efficiencies of these two players, and in spreading the floor to better facilitate offensive execution all around.

The fact that Brandon is much better at three point shooting sets him apart from Ellis, along with the fact that he is in this teams future and Ellis is likely not.

By: Sfisch

Sfisch — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:48:44 +0000

One can love the Bucks but be disappointed
with their players and management. I say this
as a huge fan of more than forty years, though
it’s hard to get excited about this team.

Something seems wrong with the current Bucks. The
individuals are good but the mix is bad.
Plus, how many of these guys want to be here
after this season — unless they get contracts
that far exceed their performances?

There doesn’t seem to be much imagination
from the GM or the coach. So the Bucks bumble
along, hit-and-miss, and now there’s one more
miss than hit. It’s all so uninspiring and
exasperating.

I really wish the Bucks would get a real point
guard who can take charge of the team!!! Jennings,
or even Ellis, might be able to grow into this role,
but don’t seem to want to even try.

I think it is a huge mistake to let go of Tobias,
especially considering how long it has taken Redick
to develop in this league. Tobias never got half
the chance of Luc, who continues to sputter with anemic
offense all these years later. Also, Ellis and Jennings
play unlimited minutes with unlimited shots and unlimited
mistakes — and the Bucks couldn’t give Tobias a fraction
of their opportunity.

All I wanted for Tobias was at least 15 minutes per game,
on a team that is so mediocre and could have used an infusion of offensive talent in the frontcourt. At the very least, the Bucks
might be implicitly admitting that they wasted a first-round pick
to get a sixth-man who might leave the team after less than two
months!

All this for a sub-500 team that doesn’t even deserve
to be in the playoffs. Sad!!!!!

By: apdamico

apdamico — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:41:27 +0000

We didn’t aquire Redick with the vision of him replacing Ellis, although that’s what will likely happen if Ellis opts out of his contract next season. At least now we have a backup plan.

I just don’t see Ellis being the 6th man, it will be JJ coming off the bench for scoring as the 6th man. He didn’t start on a very poor Orlando team either, but lead them in scoring, so that should be an indication of where he fits in with the Bucks.

Realistically, he wasn’t acquired to replace Jennings or Ellis, but to compliment them better than Beno could. JJ will play many more minutes than Beno did and it will likely be with Ellis or Jennings being the PG, with the other resting.

Also, just becasue I don’t see JJ starting, it doesn’t mean I don’t see him playing meaningful minutes or closing games out for the Bucks. I much rather have had the option of JJ puttting up that last 3-point shot against the Nets and/or attempting those 3 FTs.

Ellis is just not a good 3-point shot, that’s why he was the one open and not Jennings, Ersan or MD. Now we have that 3rd option in those instances. I’d say 4th but the Bucks had MD throwing in the ball, so his only opportunity would be with enough time on a pass back situation.