The Bobcats not only play at the second-slowest pace in the league (no surprise there with Larry Brown calling shots) but also rank among the four worst teams in offensive efficiency. In other words, not only do they suck, they suck slowly, which is the least entertaining way. Fortunately help is on the way: Jason Richardson, the team's leading scorer who's missed the last six games with an inflamed knee, returned to practice today and could play tomorrow. That's great news ... right?
Well, sure, but an unfortunate side effect is that rookie D.J. Augustin will have to take a backseat. Augustin, ostensibly the team's backup point guard, has played out of his mind in the last four games (starting the last three alongside Raymond Felton) by averaging 21 points and 6.2 assists, including 25 and 11 in last night's win over the Sixers.
Brown said he expects to employ a three-guard rotation, but on a team as bad as Charlotte, it's a shame Augustin can't spend his rookie year playing as many minutes as possible to expedite his development for when the wins and losses actually start to matter. That's not going to happen, though, considering Felton has played too well to justify benching but not good enough for another team to bowl the Bobcats over with a trade offer. So instead, it's back to the bench of Augustin, scratching out 20 minutes a night when he should be playing 30 or more.
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Truly a damn shame; however, Augustin will get his . . . eventually. Same time next year, perhaps? Felton will be shown the door after the team elects not to give him a qualifying offer, and he'll walk. D.J. is a SICK talent!
They may not get offers for Felton,but they are about to get 1 on Wallace or Richardson.If the Cavs cant get Vince Carter,they're coming after Wallace or J Rich very soon.