Van Gundy has put himself on the spot, and what he needs to do next to avoid more second-guessers...

Van Gundy has put himself on the spot, and what he needs to do next to avoid more second-guessers is this:

He needs to put Courtney Lee back in the lineup at shooting guard, and return J.J. Redick to the bench. This was the rotation most of the last half of the season.

Van Gundy should also bench point guard Rafer Alston for Anthony Johnson, but he won't. I don't think. But he needs Lee to give the Magic more scoring, more defense and more athletic ability.

Although he struggled (1-of-7 in Game 4), Redick has built enough playoff confidence now to handle the switch.

Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel

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His assist total was good last night

But Redick ate away valuable minutes in the 4th when someone who was more productive could have been in his place. And when will the real Hedo show up?

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by Marie on May 11, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Hedo's playing bad on purpose

He knows if he plays well this post-season his price tag will go up for his next contract. By playing poorly, he is driivng his price down, thus making it easier for Orlando to re-up him. It’s beautiful psychology, really, because it will pay huge dividends in the long run.

by Lee for three on May 11, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Hah. I like the way you think, sir.

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by erivera7 on May 11, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I do too

Because that means that people will eventually shutup about signing Hedo in Sacramento. Ack at that idea.

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by pookeyguru on May 11, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Hah.

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by erivera7 on May 11, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I obviously want Turk back on Orlando

but he would be a perfect fit for New Orleans. That team desperately needs someone other than Chris Paul that can create their own offense. Everyone else pretty much is a spot up shooter or post presence. I think the Hornets are just a Turk-type away from being legitimate title contenders.

But I hope he’s back poppin the Magic jersey next year.

by Lee for three on May 11, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions