Clifford on Lance: "We Played Better Without Him"

[TheMaulClaw]

He is hurt and stI'll trying to find his place.

It always takes a while for everyone to mesh. I am not overly worried about it. If nothing else he rebounds well and gets to loose balls. The rest will fall into place

 

I'm worried when Cliff who's usually very under control brings it up in a press conference. Maybe this is how you get through to a guy like Lance though.

 

[Proudiddy]

I wonder how MJ feels about it?

[cbarrier90]

Clifford has always loved Neal way too much. I've never understood it.

[JJman]

Two games....Dammit people, it's been TWO games. Save these threads till after at least 10 games.

[SuperJTheGreat]

Two games....Dammit people, it's been TWO games. Save these threads till after at least 10 games.

after the all star break

[JJman]

Two games. Calm down

I'm glad we don't have a coach that is an absolute pussy that only cares about making himself look good. Ron Rivera should take note

[teeray]

If by "not knowing the plays" he means not getting the ball to Big Al i agree.

Second half we pounder the ball inside and started getting the shots we wanted.

It takes a while for new guys to find their place. I am not worried at all right now.

If poo is still going on in February I will start worrying

[teeray]

I just talked to PJ and he said fug you guys.

Seriously, he just walked by I said "tough game tonight but we are big fans of yours"

He said "thanks" and kept right on moving along

[TheMaulClaw]

I just talked to PJ and he said fug you guys.

Seriously, he just walked by I said "tough game tonight but we are big fans of yours"

He said "thanks" and kept right on moving along

Wonder what he would have said if you told him that you were rooting for him to keep riding the bench.

[Proudiddy]

It is just two games, and I have kept that in mind, as well as the guys needed to get used to playing with each other before making any judgments.  The problem is, there are clear problems early on.  The most troubling thing is, Clifford already calling Lance out and singling him out. 

 

I've always gotten the feeling that Clifford is an extremely loyal coach to players that play the way he likes.  Once he gets warmed up to them, if another player comes in and is negatively affecting them, he will be quick to throw that player under the bus...  It seems like that's what is happening here, and that is the part that worries me.  I hope Lance takes it and adjusts in a positive way, otherwise Clifford may have just started a huge shitstorm two games into the season.

[rscott94]

I think the injury is really hurting him unfortunately.. But my question is why haven't we thrown PJ out there instead? Let Lance heal and give PJ some minutes. I'm no coach though

 

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell  11m11 minutes ago

That is the second-most frustrated I've heard Clifford after a game. First was the night Henderson went under the screen in Orlando loss.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I think the injury is really hurting him unfortunately.. But my question is why haven't we thrown PJ out there instead? Let Lance heal and give PJ some minutes. I'm no coach though

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 11m11 minutes ago

That is the second-most frustrated I've heard Clifford after a game. First was the night Henderson went under the screen in Orlando loss.

I actually just posted this in the GD thread, good omen hopefully.

Bonnell said this is this second most frustrated he's ever seen Clifford after a game.

The first most was when Henderson went under the screen against Orlando and Afflalo drained a three for the win.

The following three games after that loss against the Magic, Charlotte got a huge win over the Wiz in Washington, destroyed Philly by 30, then came back and beat Orlando by 11.

[teeray]

Wonder what he would have said if you told him that you were rooting for him to keep riding the bench.

I'm not rooting for him to keep riding the pine. I am rooting for him to get to the point where he is good enough to not ride the pine.

I love PJ. I want him to succeed. I just don't think he is the savior that is suddenly gonna drop 20 points in a quarter and change everything

[Proudiddy]

I've always hated the "x deserves minutes but we are stacked at the position" excuse coaches use.  If a guy deserves the minutes, you find a way to put him in there.  What he is really saying is, "I prefer vets, and Hendo wouldn't do well with losing minutes to a rookie." 

 

Hendo needs to be moved.

 

BTW, what is Lance's injury?  The ankle from opening night?