The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

[yucatan]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

Jose Calderon - 10 points, 11 assists in 22 minutes
TJ Ford - 10 points, 11 assists in 26 minutes

Since Ford came back from injury:
Jose Calderon
14.5 PPG
9.8 APG
1.8 TOPG
29 MPG


TJ Ford
8.8 PPG
7.5 APG
2 TOPG
20 MPG

You will not find a tandem in the NBA like this. Tandem as in guys that do not play at the same time, so this production comes from just one player on the floor. It's easy to point out Nash/Barbosa, Harris/Terry and Hinrich/Gordon, but those combos are playing on the floor at the same time for 20-30 minutes a game.

[Vince]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

Raptors are 2nd in the league in assists.

I didn't catch the game, as i have an early mid-term tomorrow, but that is just rediculous. calderon should start until he shows signs of wearing down, hopefully that's never. when you have 2 lead guards this good, you know you'll have an exciting team that loves to share the bball.

too bad people are missing out.

[Nivek]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

Jose Calderon - 10 points, 11 assists in 22 minutes
TJ Ford - 10 points, 11 assists in 26 minutes

Since Ford came back from injury:
Jose Calderon
14.5 PPG
9.8 APG
1.8 TOPG
29 MPG


TJ Ford
8.8 PPG
7.5 APG
2 TOPG
20 MPG

You will not find a tandem in the NBA like this.

So true...it's an absolute joy watching those two play. Calderon is a starting point guard in this league, anyone who doesn't see that doesn't know **** about basketball. He takes smart shots, pushes the floor, DOES NOT TURN THE BALL OVER, can control an offense, locks down on defense and gets everyone in the offense involved.

For your Viewing pleasure, yes that's Calderon blocking the **** outta Gerald Wallace and then pushing the floor to toss the alley oop to Bosh:

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[SPTO]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

I think Chuck Swirsky secretly reads OS as near the end of the game he said that the Calderon/Ford combo is the best pure PG tandem in the league!

[J.R. Locke]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

Too bad Calderon's defense is somewhere between Sam Cassell's prowess and a telephone pole(not that you need to be a good defender ask Mr. MVP about that)

Best PG combo's I would say Marbury/Crawford are up there although they play a lot together, Harris/Terry probably the best but I think Watson/Ridnour are pretty good too. You have got to like what Hinrich and Duhon do on the defensive end and driving and kicking. Tony Parker is an allstar and Jacque Vaugh/Beno Udrih are not terrible....well I guess they have been lately.

A combo to watch in the future might be Jarret Jack and Sergio Rodriguez. Chris Paul and Jennaro Pargo would suprise if you look at the numbers. Jason Kidd and Williams are on the leagues most underachieving team.

Worst combos Cleveland and Miami's! Although when Jason William is healthy the Heat look like a totally different team. Sorry just ramblin

[jerk]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

I think Chuck Swirsky secretly reads OS as near the end of the game he said that the Calderon/Ford combo is the best pure PG tandem in the league!

Exactly what i was thinking when i heard him say that last night!

[chance]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

I'll take Marbury/Francis anyday

[YuNgWuN]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

I'll take Marbury/Francis anyday

LOL we're talking about PG's neither of those are even close to calderon on a PG level thats hillarious.

[aa2ba]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

I'll take Marbury/Francis anyday

hmmmmmmmm....



Who's got the better record the Kinck's or Raps??

and umm, maybe im wrong, but isnt Stevie losing minutes to Nate (lets rob AI) Robinson?

[J.R. Locke]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

LOL we're talking about PG's neither of those are even close to calderon on a PG level thats hillarious.

Sorry but some of you guys are taking this Raptor PG stuff too far. The Colangelo system is set up to run and gun and let the PG dominate the ball, weave in and out of traffic. Very conducive to assists and the so called "pure" PG play.

Marbury is a much better defender(he defends someteams 2 gaurds) and far better at getting to the hole and finishing, not to mention he has a more consistent jumper than Calderon's shown, which is saying something.

Plus who would you rather have finishing baskets Chris Bosh from all over the court or Eddy Curry 2 feet and in.

[aa2ba]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

Sorry but some of you guys are taking this Raptor PG stuff too far. The Colangelo system is set up to run and gun and let the PG dominate the ball, weave in and out of traffic. Very conducive to assists and the so called "pure" PG play.

Marbury is a much better defender(he defends someteams 2 gaurds) and far better at getting to the hole and finishing, not to mention he has a more consistent jumper than Calderon's shown, which is saying something.

Plus who would you rather have finishing baskets Chris Bosh from all over the court or Eddy Curry 2 feet and in.

very good point with Bosh

But lets not forget

1. The Raps are uptempo, they scrapped the run and gun 100 shots a game when they had the terrible November. If you notice the Raps run alot of stacks and shoot alot of 3's... not totally in favor of the PG but obviouslly Sam Mitchell is using a strength on his young team.

2. Starbury is not that good of a defender. He can be if he wants. So if were gonna touch on Jose's consistent jumper, were gonna have to talk about Marburys....well his desire to play at the level he can on a night in night out basis.

Im from Toronto, and persaonlly I hate all the puck heads (slang for hockey crazed Canadians) now jumping on the raptors jock cause there winning. (((Thats not a shot at anyone at OS)))

So I am being objective when I say this. Do the Raptors have the best 1-2 PG punch in the league .....maybe....but maybe not. Somone said that Jose and TJ dont play on the floor at the same time. Thats BS. Ive seen it. Ive heard Sam yell at TJ to pass the ball to Jose and let him run the offense in the 4th q.

If the raps have the best PG tandem or not, the educated fan has to admit that:

a) it's a close debate and;
b) Jose and TJ are being effective.

[yucatan]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

TJ and Jose do not play at the same time. Not even Sam Mitchell's dumb enough to put two pure passing PGs on the floor at the same time. The only time they play together is when the Raptors are closing out the game, the other team is pressing and the Raps need ballhandlers.

[Pointguard]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

Sorry but some of you guys are taking this Raptor PG stuff too far. The Colangelo system is set up to run and gun and let the PG dominate the ball, weave in and out of traffic. Very conducive to assists and the so called "pure" PG play.

Marbury is a much better defender(he defends someteams 2 gaurds) and far better at getting to the hole and finishing, not to mention he has a more consistent jumper than Calderon's shown, which is saying something.

Plus who would you rather have finishing baskets Chris Bosh from all over the court or Eddy Curry 2 feet and in.

Marbury/Francis are easily more talented, but Ford/Calderon are playing better basketball right now, which is what this topic is dealing with.

[Vince]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

Too bad Calderon's defense is somewhere between Sam Cassell's prowess and a telephone pole(not that you need to be a good defender ask Mr. MVP about that)

Best PG combo's I would say Marbury/Crawford are up there although they play a lot together, Harris/Terry probably the best but I think Watson/Ridnour are pretty good too. You have got to like what Hinrich and Duhon do on the defensive end and driving and kicking. Tony Parker is an allstar and Jacque Vaugh/Beno Udrih are not terrible....well I guess they have been lately.

A combo to watch in the future might be Jarret Jack and Sergio Rodriguez. Chris Paul and Jennaro Pargo would suprise if you look at the numbers. Jason Kidd and Williams are on the leagues most underachieving team.

Worst combos Cleveland and Miami's! Although when Jason William is healthy the Heat look like a totally different team. Sorry just ramblin

Marbury-Crawford

[PsychoBulk]

Re: The best point guard tandem in the NBA.

Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton.

Best back court in the NBA bar none.