I guess I won't be getting that Tuna Fish sandwhich
by Zachm219 on Mar 14, 2010 5:56 PM MDT
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Earlier in the season the joke was started around a few of us Stiffs that if we could trade AC for a tuna fish sandwich we'd do the deal in a heartbeat, only problem is the other team would be getting fleeced. Quite fortunately, Ac has stepped up his game big time and I for one am ready to give him his due.
I was very worried when Ty went down, especially against Phoenix when, in his first game in the current string of back up PG minutes, AC threw up a classic AC stinker (0-2 0 pts 1 ast 1 reb 2 TO). However, after that game AC has pretty much been on fire.
First the stats in the 7 games since Ty went down:
Denver is 6-1 and averaging 114.1 ppg, while their opponents average just 108.7 ppg
On the season as a whole Denver averages 107.8 ppg while their opponents average 102.6 ppg
AC meanwhile has averaged in this 7 game stretch 5.4 ppg 6.3 apg 2.3 rpg and 1.7 to
The numbers look pretty much like what you expect from AC, with his assist total being higher then usual (3.3 apg for his career). The key though is when you watch the games you see AC doing a lot more then the numbers suggest. The thing I have found most admirable about his recent resurrgence is his ability to make up for the loss of Ty's speed. No, AC is not going to drive it to the rack after blowing by his guy in the half court offense like Ty can, but he is pushing the pace like Ty does. With his veteran savvy and passing ability (better then Ty's IMO) AC is finding the second unit (and Nene) open constantly and reaping the benefits. The team scoring totals show that we've picked up the pace. We're scoring more, opponents are scoring more but the winning margin is staying relatively the same, which means more possessions are being crammed into the game because of a fast pace style.
The player benefitting from this the most has to be JR Smith (who has been amazing as well) Since AC took over in the beginning of march, JR has scored 20 or more points 3 times. JR has only scored 20 or more points 4 times in one month once this season. He's already got three and the month isn't even half over.
All in all, I'd say its time for the haters, first and foremost myself, to eat some crow and give AC the credit he deserves. I for one am damn glad he's on this team and for those of you who wonder, I like my crow pan seared in butter and olive and served over a bed of mashed potatoes with a side of mixed greens
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Ha, nice post
I was an avid AC hater up until that game in which he dished out 13 (?) assists. That was very impressive, especially because only ~2 of those came in garbage time. Also, I remember someone once commented that the best part about AC’s resurgence was that he knows his place and is a willing passer…I have to say that is what stands out about him now. I don’t know if he’s better than Lawson (ok I do know—he’s not), but he certainly has made up for Ty’s absence during this stretch. Keep it up.
Ye this crow tastes awful. But I’ll do it for AC.
Im definitely a huge AC supporter
Always have been. He is such a class act. such a nice guy. I hope we sign him for maybe a 3 year /5 million dollar contract or something. He deserves some job security. He leadsthe break better than anyone else on the team. I just don’t want him playing half court offense or inbounding the ball in
He may be a class act
But that doesn’t warrant a 3 year contract. He’s not good enough now, and he certainly won’t be good enough 3 years from now. Maybe a 2 year contract at most…I can definitely see him earning one final 1 year deal after this season ends, seeing as GK will be staying on another year.
Then again, Balkman got a 3 year extension, so, you know.
by Uh on Mar 14, 2010 6:33 PM MDT up reply actions
top 10 reasons anthony carter is the rod smith of the nuggets
10. he can take it. 9. he can dish it out. 8. he can run faster and jump higher wearing the colors orange and blue. 7. he looks just like kenny smith. 6. he looks nothing like kenny smith. 5. he can stand up to earl smith lll., put him in his place and keep him there. 4. listens to everything that coach karl says 3. he is from atlanta. 2. he has a GED. 1. he bought a hummer from john elway.
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
reason#11
His fingers do NOT leave his hands…
by InboundingLobPass on Mar 14, 2010 10:30 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
credit is due
AC has played well in Ty’s absence. He’s taken care of the ball and has done a good job of running the 2nd unit. But no matter how well he plays down the stretch, I will NEVER trust him inbounding the ball in the 4th qtr of a playoff game.
by adub on Mar 14, 2010 7:10 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
AC has stepped up
anyone notice how well he is finishing at the rim?
when AC drives to the rim, he keeps his passing angles open until the last moment, which I like.
The one problem (maybe only) problem I have with Lawson is that too often, when Lawson decides “ok, I’m going to drive”, that is the end of it. He just puts his head down (not literally) and drives to the rim, and gets blocked an awful lot. I know he has had and is fully capable of driving and dishing, but he seems to make up his mind about what he is going to do before he even starts his drive.
You will notice that sometimes AC will pull back after starting a drive a bit if he knows the play isn’t there.
That is all. I never doubted AC. I simply liked Lawson better. But there are things Lawson could learn from AC as well. And leading up to Lawson’s injury, he was becoming more and more hesitant to drive into the lane (maybe a result of getting blocked a bit).
Just like the time off during the season seems to have helped AC’s game, maybe this absence will do the same for lawson.
ac is great
he gets everyone involved seems to make a few other players play better especially bird (just from what i have seen) when you have melo and cb1 in everyone wants to sit back and watch them make plays ac pushes the ball fast in you see more cuts to the basket and alley-oops,dishes to the inside. with the starters they seem to settle on jump shots and the tre. theres some other issues that are concerning is theres less attacking the basket, we have been real sloppy with passing/turnovers,slow starts but all in all there doing a pretty good job so far despite this season from hell IE: 22 back to backs, injuries and our coaches battle with cancer.
COACH GET WELL SOON
GO NUGGETS
TKNUCKLE
AC is a great 3rd point guard
Thats about it, but he has been playing well. I hope Lawsons back soon and healthy for the playoffs.
anthony carter is the eric young sr., of the nuggets
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
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pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
anthony carter is the dave chappelle of the nuggets
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anthony carter is the tito jackson of the nuggets
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
anthony carter is the anthony carter of the nuggets
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
by nohoops4u on Mar 16, 2010 6:28 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
WOW
Did you have a seizure while typing? My favorite was the Chappelle one.
by Joelsopinion on Mar 16, 2010 11:42 AM MDT up reply actions
Typical
“I’m Rick James bitch” loving man persona
by GottaLoveMelo on Mar 16, 2010 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I rec'd this one
My favorite because it is 100% truth
by Uh on Mar 16, 2010 1:54 PM MDT up reply actions
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