Randy Foye is in a tough spot. Through no fault of his own, Foye is firmly on track to become the whipping boy of this year’s Clippers. Does he have a bad attitude? No. Before Billups’ injury, he played workmanlike backup minutes without a peep. No, Foye’s sin, like Keith Bogans’ last year in Chicago, is that he probably isn’t good enough to start for a championship team.
But here’s the good news – the perception is worse than the reality. Yes, Foye can be a frustrating player. Three-pointers make up almost half his shots, despite a 33% clip that marks him as distinctly “pretty good.” But he’s a surprisingly good passer who runs the fast-break lob as well as anyone on the team.
Most importantly, he’s played above average defense. According to Basketballvalue.com, Foye is a member of the Clippers’ two most efficient defensive lineups, both of which are a whopping 20+ points better on defense than the same lineup with Mo in Foye’s place. The Clippers have players who will win them games – Foye just needs to help keep them close.
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You’re right. Randy is not starting material at the SG spot. I’m sure the Clips will be looking for a solid replacement either by trade or via the waiver wire.
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 8:09 am
LOL almost, find somebody better than Randt Foye on the Waiver Wire. why not just call up 1-800 Shooting Guards!
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Foye is the same of o’l foye. Streaky shooter, brilliant at points! but then there’s other times… He’s like our hidden weapon that every now and then makes an apearance. He’ll be our x factor in one of those playoff games. Just watch.
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 10:32 am
You guys need to post a mid-season ‘clipper blog writers report card’
i got sum B’s and D- to give out!!
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Let’s get some trade rumors going! We need Ray Allen…. He Got Game!!!!
Tim Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 11:33 am
If they do sign Simmons then great, just glad to see Olshey is not going to sit on his hands until the off-season. Obviously there are some personel issues on this team, and its not too late to get them corrected. Simmons is a good first step. Is he the answer to correct the back-up small forward issue? Remains to be seen. I’d like to see a deal for James Anderson (the trade exception), and maybe a trade for Ray Allen (move Mo-Will, Gomes and Bledsoe) to bolster the 2 guard position with size and shooting, and yes, I’d like to see Fortson brought back as the 5th guard for continuity. Foye and Anderson to back up Paul and Allen, and allow Foye to use some of his combo guard skills at the point. I think Simmons, Anderson, and Allen would sufficiently address our wing issues.
Clips4 Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
I really like this deal. Neil Olshey, make it happen!
Clips4 Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Although I think we may have to offer Foye because of his expiring contract. If we have to give up Foye, I say amnesty Gomes and then pick up Fortson for cheap to shore up the PG and then we’ll have cap room to make a good splash this summer in free agency. If we can’t get Dwight Howard this summer, then We can use that cap space to flesh out the rest of the roster.
NRM Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
that was semi clever.
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Foye is not a “good” defender. Defensive statistics are indicative at best.
But he is an “ok” defender and better than Mo though I still think Mo has been quicker this year and has gotten after it at times.
Problem is that means we have one “ok” defender at SG with the backup being less good. A SF who is tough, but asleep at the switch far too often. “ok” defender for him is probably correct if not generous. A PF who is increasingly becoming a presence on Defense but is young, far more offense than defense minded, and lacking a bit in rotations. “ok” would probably be accurate. Then we have a PG who is at worst a “good” defender and a center who gives up way, way, way too many points to his man but is a major presence helping others. Let’s say “above average” defender overall.
On the bench we don’t have great defenders but Kenyon is bringing a presence there and Reggie will at least clean up the glass non-stop.
Overall, this is clearly using the sum of it’s parts, an “average” defensive team. We are winning games with Offense mostly.
The good news… we are better defensively than the SUNS of the last few years and the Warriors era TMC. Plus, as Griffin and Jordan mature, the overall defense of the teams should improve significantly.
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Toronto is trying to offload Barbosa’s contract in order to make a big offer to Wilson Chandler.
Mo Williams…looking at you. Indiana is nice this time of year!
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Let’s hope Griffin and Jordan can put up a great defense on the inside. The Clippers already usually dominate the boards in all their games, but Foye can play great basketball. However, consistency is something that many basketball players struggle with – Foye has some work to do, but it is not asking something that is out of his reach.
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
How is Foye’s lineup 20+ points better on defense than Mo’s lineup and Foye gets a B- and Mo gets an A-? Either these ratings are way too subjective or we need more info.
Posted on February 27th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
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