As of this writing, the Portland Trailblazers are 4-0 since switching to their new four-guard starting lineup.
Wait, you ask.á Four guard lineup?
That's right.á With Greg Oden starting, Portland now has fouráplayers who can handle the ball and run the break.á If you don't believe me, check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPYmOZs0Vv0
In all seriousness, though, by moving Brandon Roy to the small forward and starting a back court of Andre Miller and Steve Blake, Nate McMillan solved his point guard dilemma with one stroke of genius.
Before the move, some fans and writers were calling for the Blazers to start Andre Miller.á After all, Miller is a better player than Blake.á He makes Greg Oden better.á He runs the break better.à ...
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Nate McMillan’s Stroke Of Genius: The Four Guard Lineup?
Posted: 13th November 2009 by Brian D. in NBAComments Off on Nate McMillan’s Stroke Of Genius: The Four Guard Lineup?