Well, actually I have no problem with them playing just six guys. Hell, most teams in the playoffs keep an 8-man rotation or less anyway. I don't have a problem with it.
You said it, for entertainment purposes, I would love to see the Suns everynight. But when it comes to the championship series, I'd like to see some real-man, tough D, my friend. Playing tough D requires team effort, concentration, good coaching. That's when the guys
EARN their pay checks! Maybe I am old school... or simply just OLD
, I kind of miss those old Pistons / Lakers or even the Jazz / Bulls type of Finals. Also, I think the Lakers' 2000 and 2001 Finals runs were the closest thing to being a balance between entertainment and tough D.
Just one more thing. By playing tough D, I don't mean a totally slow it down and wait for the 24-second clock expire Pat Riley type D. I am talking about movement, and occasional runs here and there. Gosh... I
HATE Riley's coaching style!!!!!
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