UPS, Hendo and the Law

[Toocool]

Somewhat looking to have a look at the opinions of my fellow BCPlaneteers on UPS and Hendo, also to have a nice good in-depth discussion with meaningful posts.

UPS:
We all see that UPS is able to play, lots of up-side and is a freakish athlete. Obviously he already deserves to be in the rotation, and is starting to get the minutes he deserves. However, do you think he's a SF or a PF? He's got a lovely 3 point shot, albeit a bit slow. I haven't seen that much of him driving, hence he isn't exactly a replica of Crash, more of a shooting version of him. Would you place him in PF or SF? Considering his height and weight, he would have problems guarding more physical alesnd taller PFs in this league i.e Bosh, Stoudamaire, Garnett, Duncan.

Hendo:
The kid hasn't shown too much. He had a game where he hit 7/8 shots for 14 points, but besides some small glimpses of brilliance, he hasn't done too much. In the sole game where he got large amounts of playing time (25 minutes), he hasn't produced too well and UPS has scored better than him. Considering he's our 12th pick, I guess I held high high expectations of Hendo, moreover to come into the league and make an impact like T. Will. Whether this is due to playing time or trying to feel for his legs, I'm not sure. Maybe I have had too much expectation on Hendo since seeing how UPS has been performing, especially his huge game in the summer league. I have been impressed by UPS constantly, but I haven't seen too much from Hendo to be "really" excited about at NBA level.

Maybe I am judging him too harshly, but I would love for him to get more playing time and see him develop. He reminds me a bit of Crash with the high-flying dunks and highlight blocks. Maybe he needs to be more assertive, demand the ball and be more vocal, as well as move constantly to try to get open. Maybe he needs to tell LB to take him off as being the 5th option on offense, and something higher. The kid can score. He showed it in Duke. Wasn't that efficient, nor was he a high scorer, but he scored decently (16 points). I don't see why he can't improve that to 20 points, perhaps higher and perhaps become a great player in the future, maybe even all-star.

A.C Law:
What's there to really say about him. Kid was a star college player, comes into the NBA and hasn't really had much of an impact. With the way Felts and St. Auggie is starting to play, he seems like he isn't going to get alotta court time. Where do you think he should go? Be traded away with Diaw for a nice strong 4? Stay and play limited minutes? He's 24, still young and is only just starting to peak. He has plenty of upside, but hasn't been able to show it. Would you trade him and keep DJ, keep him, or keep him and trade felts/auggie?

[Muttley]

I see no reason (from the 'Cats point of view) not to trade Law for some kind of power forward.

I think UPS can play PF right now, but ultimately he should be a SF. He's young and athletic enough to handle PF as a back-up this season, until we can get another one.

As a rookie, I expect nothing from Henderson. I expect nothing from Brown, either, but it's nice to see the kid can play! Hendo will be okay. Perhaps he will get a D-League stint to gain more experience.

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

I see no reason (from the 'Cats point of view) not to trade Law for some kind of power forward.

agreed it sucks for law.. but the way that LB is so picky about PGs, the best use we can give him is to trade his expiring contract

[Muttley]

agreed it sucks for law.. but the way that LB is so picky about PGs, the best use we can give him is to trade his expiring contract

Exactly. Hopefully we'll send him somewhere he can actually get PT.

[BRNC]

I expect Law will be packaged with another player...who I don't know...

UPS (swedd and I both thought he should have a first round pick...sure others did also at draft time) is a SF capable of playing some back-up minutes at PF depending on the match-ups...clearly will be (at worst) a heavy role player at SF....

Hendo is already a very good defensive player...and should (IMO) be getting minutes going to Hulk (and that LB man-crush really baffles me...for Hulk that is...)...but Hendo really needs a consistent 15-18...after that he'll get his time...

[RandomAtlantaHawkfan]

Acie Law sucks....

[ND22]

UPS is a SF, but should be able to handle a few minutes at PF if needed. He's shown a good bit of upside and I hope he can develop into Crash's primary backup and then even later on develop into an even more efficient player.

I haven't seen Hendo play that much (I only get to watch the FS Bobcats games) and while he hasn't been overly productive he seems to play hard out there which I like.

Law...well he's just filling up a roster spot. Dontell Jefferson was more valuable to this team than Law is.