T. LUE

It is obvious we have back up pg issues. We need to keep the cost down as we look for a viable back up for Pierce. There seems to be growing support for Gabe Pruitt. I am not a Gabe Pruitt hater but I do not feel he is the answer to our problem. He is good for short minutes this year but we cannot afford "on the job training" throwing him in as a full time back up to Rondo. Based on what I have seen he is not that guy yet.

My question is ...Why not Tyron Lue? People are quick to crush him but here are the reasons I believe he is what we need given the current FA situation and whats available...

1. We need a pg who does not make alot of mistakes or turn the ball over with frequency...we need efficiency. Lue is not a big scorer but will run the offense and adequately distribute the ball.

2. Lue is very cheap freeing $ for a 2nd tier scorer (Moon?)

3. Lue is a pesky defender off the bench.

4. Lue is experienced...has played significant playoff minutes. Cagey...Will not hurt team with mistakes.

5. Lue is an adequate shooter...can hit an elbow jumper.

6. Lue understands his role as a back up and accepts it for what it is.

7. Team guy...no BS

I just don't see the downside or why some are so against bringing him in. Its not that sexy (niether are his braids)but in the end its about consistancy and he has been a stable pg throughout his career.  A veteran prescence to stabalize and run the second team offense and show leadership is key to our success this year.