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[QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 60708, member: 485"]
Good post.  Interesting.
The key point for me is we have depth, more than all-league talent.  You made this point by saying we are beatable 1-7, even though we are better than ever 8 to 12.  In fact, it is usually your top 3 guys who get you over the top (UConn being the most recent example).  In the 2009-10 run, it was Wes, AO and Andy -- often better than any 3 on the other teams.  Last year it was more like 4 -- the core 4 of Rick, Scoop, KJ and Triche -- all about the same in terms of value, with Rick the standout on the defensive boards.
If you are looking for Scoop, Triche or KJ to have break-out years and lead this team to the promised land, you might be disappointed.  But the centers are much improved.  Melo has lost the weight; his fitness level is way better; and he is gaining confidence.   Baye is a much better rebounder at this stage than people realize.
As for the 1-7 (or in fact, 8), we are going to be stronger than most teams in our 6, 7 and 8 positions.  Most teams won't have reserves as good as Baye, CJ or Dion and MCW would get playing time for the majority ot teams we will face.
Bottom line -- JB's challenge is to coax more out of Scoop, Triche and KJ, as the centers become a strength; or let the kids take some of their time.   Not an easy fit with what JB does in the normal year.
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