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Jr Smith in the starting 5 really makes a difference

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Yeah, 5 points in 2 fucking games. Wade is better starting because he can at least create his own shot. Smith is probably better closing because his defense is better than wade's
 

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Lebron need to be surrounded by shooters. Wade and Rose starting does nothing for Lebron. Maybe when IT returns then they can start Wade again but until that point they can't. Much easier to defend when 2 of the other 4 players on the court are 3 pt shooters
 

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Yeah, 5 points in 2 fucking games. Wade is better starting because he can at least create his own shot. Smith is probably better closing because his defense is better than wade's

They don't need Wade to create his own shot with the starters on the court.

Smith's stats are irrelevant. Defenses have to account for him as a shooter, and that stretches the floor. Wade's ability to create his own shot is much more valuable to the second unit. Smith's spacing is more valuable to the starters. If he is washed, they can start Korver or another floor spacer.
 

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They lost to Brooklyn. Pathetic. They looked really good against ths Bucks and now they have taken a huge step backwards, yeah some players are sitting out but still...they look bad

And Wade does belong on the second unit. Them losing has nothing to do with Smith starting, it has more to do with their team defense and turnovers.
 

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The good thing about JR is that he brings spacing, whether his shots are falling or not.

They're never going to stop guarding JR at the 3. Yeah, he's had a rough 4 games... but he still brings great spacing with him the second he hits the floor.
 

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If he's not making them, start korver and let JR finish the game.
 

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The good thing about JR is that he brings spacing, whether his shots are falling or not.

They're never going to stop guarding JR at the 3. Yeah, he's had a rough 4 games... but he still brings great spacing with him the second he hits the floor.

He should probably try bringing his shot instead.
 

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Smith with another 3 pts showing tonight so far. He belongs coming off the bench.
 

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Smith with another 3 pts showing tonight so far. He belongs coming off the bench.

For who though?

The Cavs current problems run deeper than JR Smith. Smith in the second unit is even worse if he isn't producing. Every team needs guys who can score in their second unit.
 

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With their injuries and age... the Cav's are just kind of a "blah" regular season team right now.

Any given night, their low intensity and lack of defense could lead them to sleep walk into an "L".
 

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Yeah, 5 points in 2 fucking games. Wade is better starting because he can at least create his own shot. Smith is probably better closing because his defense is better than wade's

It's irrelevant, both are washed up and below average starting SG's in the game now.
 
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