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Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:08 pm
by Audi
I don't think it matters. You can place him in any LU and he will elevate it instantly. Bring him in as needed.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:44 pm
by KillMonger
Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:18 pm
by Skybox
KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before


It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:21 pm
by eyriq
Skybox wrote:
KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before


It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.
Yeah, exactly. JI at center could be as good as Bam.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:25 pm
by Skybox
eyriq wrote:
Skybox wrote:
KillMonger wrote:Given what he's shown combined with Dell being able to eat off the bench i don't know how you can go back to how it was before


It’s such an obvious fit…same reason some of us were/are clamoring for Claxton or Gafford. Healthy Isaac is better than both…I’m also really looking for WCJ to destroy off the bench…he can and should display more of his game without playing rebounder/pick-setter for Paolo & Franz.
Yeah, exactly. JI at center could be as good as Bam.


…and JI is more than willing to put up 3’s. Just the threat keeps collapsing defenses honest. Maybe he even makes some. I really wonder if he gets bigger minutes now…like they were just bringing him along slowly and he’s ready. A little nerve-wracking but exciting

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:59 am
by JBSouthpaw
lets just go big:
Suggs
Franz
Isaac
PB
WCJ

Subs:
Cole
Harris
Ingles
MO

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:10 am
by SOUL
basketballRob wrote:We looked like a deeper team with Wendell coming off the bench. It's also possible that Gary comes off the bench. Gary played great defense on Lillard, tho.

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Gary is not coming off of the bench.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:12 am
by SOUL
Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:13 am
by eyriq
SOUL wrote:Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.
I've noticed this too...

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:00 am
by Nyce_1
SOUL wrote:Hasn't Isaac been in the starters colors in the practice videos they've shown, with WCJ wearing the bench colors? At least the first two days of practice it's been like that.
This. JI been wearing the same black jerseys as P5, Franz, & Jalen. In today's post-practice video, Dell was wearing the white jersey.

All signs indicate JI is starting.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:30 am
by Def Swami
Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:06 am
by shadrock
There is no point in preserving JI forever. We have him on our team to hopefully help us win when it counts. NOW is the time to unleash him and if he cant sustain it, then so be it, he has 6 months to get ready for next year.

I do think the Magic made a big mistake by not throwing in a few 30+ minute games in the leadup to the playoffs however.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:56 am
by The-Stallion70
Ask yourselves this is Wendell within the top half of starting centers in the league? Questionable.

Is JI within the top half of starting centers in the league?

Yes.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:19 pm
by Skybox
Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.


Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”

:D

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:52 pm
by The-Stallion70
Skybox wrote:
Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.


Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”

:D


Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.

We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:24 pm
by fendilim
The-Stallion70 wrote:
Skybox wrote:
Def Swami wrote:Mosely has been harping on our slow starts. I think starting Isaac was an adjustment to overcome that.


Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”

:D


Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.

We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.
no wonder we have the most boring timeslot lol

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:22 pm
by ChosenSavior
fendilim wrote:
The-Stallion70 wrote:
Skybox wrote:
Yes- letting an explosive CLE team get off to a fast start and they won’t look back. A JI/Suggs starting lineup sets the tone early and gets them questioning themselves…”this is not going to be fun”

:D


Cleveland isn't really explosive, they are the 18th ranked offense and 6th ranked defense and 22nd in pace.

We are the 2nd ranked defense, 22nd in offense and 25th in pace.
no wonder we have the most boring timeslot lol


Correct lol

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:35 pm
by DiplomaticMagic
Isaac needs starter minutes but putting him on Jarret Allen doesnt make much sense.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:48 pm
by fendilim
DiplomaticMagic wrote:Isaac needs starter minutes but putting him on Jarret Allen doesnt make much sense.

We need to play goga tbh. The cavs struggled with the knicks’ physicality.

Re: Prediction: Does Jonathan Isaac Start?

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:21 am
by Residual-Heat
WCJ is not healthy.