tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post6341850916874543892..comments2024-02-22T04:37:17.273-06:00Comments on 3 Shades of Blue - A Memphis Grizzlies Blog: Mike and Mike and MikeJoshua Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03823016900461353737noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-54441936613186316702007-11-19T17:56:00.000-06:002007-11-19T17:56:00.000-06:00Is there actually proof that Damon is hurting the ...Is there actually proof that Damon is hurting the team by starting or is that just your opinion (and desire to see Conley playing more) overriding your ability to evaluate all the PG's objectively?Joshua Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823016900461353737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-6399639818102987372007-11-19T17:06:00.000-06:002007-11-19T17:06:00.000-06:00Chris Paul started as a rookie and he was not hurt...Chris Paul started as a rookie and he was not hurt. I am guessing Deron and Felton would have been OK also. What you say makes sense except Damon is hurting us because he is not starter material. So he is not playing the best player at the position simply because he is a rookie and to me that is silly.Earl Hardawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140712355067672910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-79348250767222533042007-11-19T14:26:00.000-06:002007-11-19T14:26:00.000-06:00Perhaps Iavaroni is developing Conley in practice ...Perhaps Iavaroni is developing Conley in practice to prepare him for the rigors of the game instead of throwing him to the wolves right off the bat. <BR/><BR/>Deron Williams wasn't starting every game for Utah as a rookie. Raymond Felton didn't start every game as a rookie and both of these point guards are handling themselves quite well right now. <BR/><BR/>In my opinion the point guard is the hardest position to translate from college to the pros. I think Iavaroni who has worked with many excellent point guards knows what he is doing. Patience is a virtue but you have to exercise it.Chip Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633190293643815540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-33868464450361730172007-11-19T01:21:00.000-06:002007-11-19T01:21:00.000-06:00It seemed that Coach Iavaroni was going to turn th...<I>It seemed that Coach Iavaroni was going to turn the corner and sit down Damon Stoudamire.</I><BR/><BR/>I had the same thought when Conley subbed for Lowry Saturday night. I love what Damon brought before his injury, but I'm so tired of watching him get beat off the dribble and passing on, well, passing, in favor of a needless catch-and-shoot. Conley is easily the best pure point on the roster. He had some slick assists at Utah that I haven't seen since J-Will wore blue. The Griz should be developing him <I>now</I>, not after Damon has been traded.<BR/><BR/>I'm not concerned about the ROY race, but I hope he heals quickly for the sake of this team's half-court offense.AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04921865145725525801noreply@blogger.com