Lester and Billy Own The D-League

I get a very good feeling about Lester. Some say he’s an “old rookie” as though its a negative. Everybody remembers young Gerald Greene, etc. I think from all I’ve read and little I’ve seen that he is close to helping. I would not trade for an experienced backup PG if it cost us Lester. The best to hope for from a guy drafted that low is Gil Arenas or John Starks. Of course he’s a long shot but some horses look like long shots and some horses are branded long shots because they aren’t pure breds (in this case college attended). I’m rooting for Lester

I love Walker too but the Leon experience hovers over his head. As much as I loved Leon, I think Danny was right to write him off. Maybe the odds favor one of two moving happily past knee problems but its a tough league on knees

With Williams playing well and BBD coming back soon, I don’t see the need for another forward for now. As Daniel nursing a ligament injury, we may need another guard just in case.

…with the injury to Daniel’s, the opportunity to fill a void is before Marquis and Baby come back. Yes, I can see that they will take a long look at Tony and if he has any on court or off court issues, Walker is the backup plan. Anyway, I voted for Walker not because Hudson doesn’t deserve it but an opportunity exists right now for Billy’s position.

because Doc said he was only going to be in the Dleage for a week and we could use another guard rather than a forward.

I think we’ve got a Big 5, if anything, and then the rest of the team.

I love what TA’s been doing since he came back (playing within himself, making hustle plays, etc.), but I think Hudson’s exactly what the 2nd team needs—somebody who can score from range, bring the ball up, and initiate the offense, allowing House and TA can play off-the-ball where they both belong.

Even though Hudson is a natural 2-guard, he’s shown me better playmaking and dribbling skills than House or TA during his 6 weeks of on-the-job training at the NBA level. Throw in great natural scoring skills, dope dribble penetration and shot-creation talent, plus his long arms and quickness on defense, I think Hudson’s going to get his shot in the rotation at some point while Daniels is out. I also think Hudson will eventually replace House next season…he’s better in every facet of the game and cheaper and younger.

Walker has a future too, though he needs to stay healthy in order to realize it. I think he’ll get his shot in the rotation at some point in late January. Right now, he’s still rehabbing and working his way into playing shape, while at the same time honing those parts of his game which will get him PT in Boston, things like low-post scoring, an outside jump shot (especially from 3) and perimeter defense. He’s got a great attitude, work ethic, and hunger to get better. With health, he’s going to be a player in a year or two.

I watched the game last night.

1. Hudson was BY FAR the best player on the floor. (The Erie announcers were pretty confused/surprised by his talent)
2. This was his first full game (probably in months), you could see some game-time rust.
3. He wasn’t even shooting that well, but still scored 25 easily. On a good night in the D-League Hudson could go for 45 and a triple double. I wouldn’t be surprised if this happens this week.
4. MONSTER drive: an and-1 machine.
5. He has a SWEET stroke.
6. Tenacious Rondo-like defender. You can hardly tell where he ends and the guy he’s covering begins.
7. He is clearly NBA ready. Rotation ready talent. Seriously. He can play.
8. This kid was an absolute steal.

I think that Doc has him playing 4 games to get into game shape so he can play point in rotation minutes.

As far as I’m concerned, he has WAY better handle than house, and a WAY better shot than Rondo.