Hugo not Jordan as a defensive stopper if one of the guards gets hot? I get it with Hugo, boundless energy to go everywhere his man goes (including through screens) is great. OTOH, it seems like JW has been the guy they trust on the ball when they need to change how the opponent is attacking.
Isn't it a joy that we are discussing which role players will have the greater positive impact--on a playoff game? It's incredible how our bench has emerged this year as a formidable weapon all its own, even as Queta became the starter.
I'll be honest, I often overlook Jordan. I guess a large part of that is because I simply rate Hugo higher than him.
Jordan could absolutely fill that role. Also, the numbers suggest that Jordan would 100% provide a similar impact -- if not better. I mentioned this on today's podcast, but the primary reason I've leaned Hugo over Jordan is that Hugo has professional-level tournament experience due to his time in the EuroLeague. So, there's a good chance he's better prepared for the playoffs in terms of experience and ability to adjust, etc.
I get it, and I have spent more time than I'd like to admit hoping that "Hugo" is Spanish for "Hondo!"
I can definitely see rating Hugo higher, but I think JW has a place as a really effective eraser for one offensive threat. If you want to keep up the comparison to the 70s C's, maybe Jordan is more Don "Duck" Cheney than Hondo, but IMO, that's still a really powerful card to play against a team that is (if Paul George plays old) essentially two-deep in scoring. Even Maxey won't win many games 1 on 4 vs, the Jays.
Hugo not Jordan as a defensive stopper if one of the guards gets hot? I get it with Hugo, boundless energy to go everywhere his man goes (including through screens) is great. OTOH, it seems like JW has been the guy they trust on the ball when they need to change how the opponent is attacking.
Isn't it a joy that we are discussing which role players will have the greater positive impact--on a playoff game? It's incredible how our bench has emerged this year as a formidable weapon all its own, even as Queta became the starter.
Honestly! It's been such an amazing season, and Boston's player development doesn't get nowhere near enough credit
I'll be honest, I often overlook Jordan. I guess a large part of that is because I simply rate Hugo higher than him.
Jordan could absolutely fill that role. Also, the numbers suggest that Jordan would 100% provide a similar impact -- if not better. I mentioned this on today's podcast, but the primary reason I've leaned Hugo over Jordan is that Hugo has professional-level tournament experience due to his time in the EuroLeague. So, there's a good chance he's better prepared for the playoffs in terms of experience and ability to adjust, etc.
I get it, and I have spent more time than I'd like to admit hoping that "Hugo" is Spanish for "Hondo!"
I can definitely see rating Hugo higher, but I think JW has a place as a really effective eraser for one offensive threat. If you want to keep up the comparison to the 70s C's, maybe Jordan is more Don "Duck" Cheney than Hondo, but IMO, that's still a really powerful card to play against a team that is (if Paul George plays old) essentially two-deep in scoring. Even Maxey won't win many games 1 on 4 vs, the Jays.