Owner Real Deal Posted October 10, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Both Richard Jefferson and Brandon Rush were coming off the bench last season for the Warriors, but both are capable of playing the SF position. Barnes is a rookie, no experience, but may have the goods to come in and contribute right away. Green is also a rook, not as promising as Barnes, but...well, I couldn't leave him out, haha. --------- It's hard for me to go against Brandon Rush, who I thought played really well last season. He's also a far better defensive player than Jefferson. I'd still love to see Barnes get a lot of time, though, so maybe Rush could slide in behind Klay at the two (after starting at the three) and play extended minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) Barnes with Rush first off the bench Edited October 10, 2012 by iMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Start with Richard Jefferson starting for the first 10-20 games until Barnes is comfortable in the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Barnes with Rush first off the bench Same, you invested to much into Barnes to not start him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I would start Barnes in 2k13, but this is real life. You've gotta start Jefferson or Rush until Barnes TAKES that job from one of them. You can't just start the kid because you used a lottery pick on him (not even like he was a top 3 pick...), especially when you are trying to make the playoffs... unless you are trying to ruin your locker room in the first month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Richard Jefferson is washed up. Just like Vince Carter, he is reserved for a bench role. The debate really comes down to Rush or Barnes. Until Barnes can prove himself, the job is Rush's to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 It really depends how how Barnes does in preseason and in camp also. If he shines or does just as good as Jefferson or Rush I would start Barnes. Gotta go with who gives you the best chance to win, personally don't see how a washed up Jefferson or bench player Rush can do better than Barnes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Rush is more polished right now. I see Barnes contribuiting, but he needs work before he's ready to start, mainly on D. If the Dubs weren't worried about losing some games in the begning of the season, then I'd say a'ight, go 'head and start Barnes, but every game's important this year. Just my $ 0.02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girth Poppa Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I be leaning more towards Rush starting out. Maybe for even half the season and see how it goes. Definitely put Barnes in for like 10-15 minutes per game and see how he does against other teams' starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 It has to be Brandon Rush. Curry, Thompson and Lee are all offensive minded. We need another player that will be ready to guard opposing wings and still be able to spread the floor. Harrison Barnes can be starting by the end of the year or even mid-season, but Rush is the clear choice for now unless Barnes goes into LeBron mode during pre-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lone Granger Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I'd take Harrison Barnes myself. He's a great offensive threat, and he also can play defense decently well. Brandon Rush also will push for that starting spot with the way he performed last season. I wasn't a big fan of him after his "bust" tenure with my Pacers, but he showed me some things last year. He's in a good situation with a coach that uses him correctly. Wouldn't be a bad move to start him to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I'd take Harrison Barnes myself. He's a great offensive threat, and he also can play defense decently well. Brandon Rush also will push for that starting spot with the way he performed last season. I wasn't a big fan of him after his "bust" tenure with my Pacers, but he showed me some things last year. He's in a good situation with a coach that uses him correctly. Wouldn't be a bad move to start him to be honest.We don't need another offensive threat in the line-up, and he isn't even a proven offensive player at a pro level, yet. We need to start the more experienced and defensive-minded Rush to start the year. At least until Barnes proves himself and gets used to the league. I would rather have more wins now than keep rebuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deestillballin Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Richard Jefferson is washed up. Just like Vince Carter, he is reserved for a bench role. The debate really comes down to Rush or Barnes. Until Barnes can prove himself, the job is Rush's to lose. I agree with this completely. I think Barnes will be in the starting line up within the first 20 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Barnes has actually been really impressive so far, Read somewhere about a Warriors front office member being quoted that its "Barnes' job to lose". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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