There has been tons of lineup talk, and this has probably been suggested (but not really dissected), but I think starting Memo would be the key to solving our first quarter woes. Here's why: Millsap and Jefferson bring similar stuff to the table, and neither are a great outside threat. Put in Memo, and it immediately would spread the floor and help either Jeffersons or Millsaps post up games. This would also help out the 2nd unit, which would have Miles and Jefferson/Millsap and should be pretty serviceable. Memo plays the best with DWill and other great players on the floor, because it is easier for him to get open. When he plays with the 2nd unit teams can focus on him more because there aren't as many threats to score.
And another thing, I think it's nonsense to even think about starting Fes. Our weakness is mainly scoring in the 1st quarter, and he and his career 39.5% FT shooting is not going to help us in that area. Memo is. Although defense may suffer a bit with Memo in, but not by much.
This has to happen. I wouldn't mind Bell leaving the starting lineup either, but first things first.
And another thing, I think it's nonsense to even think about starting Fes. Our weakness is mainly scoring in the 1st quarter, and he and his career 39.5% FT shooting is not going to help us in that area. Memo is. Although defense may suffer a bit with Memo in, but not by much.
This has to happen. I wouldn't mind Bell leaving the starting lineup either, but first things first.
