Diamond shoe advice. Godshoe?

[knick9]

You can get good shoes for diamond lj cheap because he wears converse fyi. I would personally use mine on Sprewell, pair him with Lawson and he's like a diamond player.

[harryl]

Are the Diamond Shoes in Emerald League always the scrubby ones? I'm going to be able to advance, but not undefeated. On one hand, I'm in no rush to advance because I'm on PC and it's already very hard to find a game, and I wouldn't mind getting even a non-incredible shoe. On the other hand, shoes are cheap and one might want to change and even if I got much better, disconnects make it unlikely that I go undefeated.

[Bubba13laze]

Quote: Originally Posted by harryl

Are the Diamond Shoes in Emerald League always the scrubby ones? I'm going to be able to advance, but not undefeated. On one hand, I'm in no rush to advance because I'm on PC and it's already very hard to find a game, and I wouldn't mind getting even a non-incredible shoe. On the other hand, shoes are cheap and one might want to change and even if I got much better, disconnects make it unlikely that I go undefeated.

I think its pure random luck and has nothing to do with what seed. I got the same shoe +9 speed/speed w ball/acceleration from both emerald and sapphire leagues.

[rambaldi]

Got my first Diamond Show.
Air Jordan
Acceleration +9
Speed with Ball +9
Steal +9

I don´t think waiting for PD is the way to go because some of my amys can´t take full advantage of the show because they´re already in the 90s for these categories.

Options on my team:
Ben Wallace, Grandma/Bosh - Speed with ball on Big man -> no.
Kevin Johnson - only my backup PG and already pretty quick.
Moments KD - seems to be the best option right now, but as a sapphire he will be replaced sooner or later.

Best player type for this shoe is SG/SF right?
Amy Vince Carter? Moments Klay to have the ultimate 3&D player?

[harryl]

Quote: Originally Posted by rambaldi

Best player type for this shoe is SG/SF right? Amy Vince Carter? Moments Klay to have the ultimate 3&D player?

Roughly speaking, yes. But there are also point guards who are kind of slow who would benefit fully from the shoe. Like Magic or Ruby Conley (though his Steal is maybe too low for boosting to matter).

There are also "stretchier" faster 4's, and even 5's who would use the shoe well. Diamond Larry Johnson, for example. Ruby Anthony Davis. Sapphire Josh Smith. Ruby Antoine Walker.

The upcoming Diamond Willis Reed would put that shoe to good use.

Think about mobile bigs you want to use as P&R roll men. The Acceleration should help quite a bit. And, in general, the extra Spd w/Ball and Accel helps to accentuate their speed advantage versus stronger/slower bigs. And the extra steal, if they have a decent enough base, helps to decrease the disadvantage they have when defending bigger bigs.

[rambaldi]

What do you think about putting the shoe on Penny Hardaway?
DD with Shaq, his size and that kind of quickness?
He´ll stay in my "tone-down-" lineup for a long time.

[Scramz718]

Quote: Originally Posted by rambaldi

What do you think about putting the shoe on Penny Hardaway? DD with Shaq, his size and that kind of quickness? He´ll stay in my "tone-down-" lineup for a long time.

I think it'll be a waste on Penny. He has a 93 speed w/ball without the shoe. The +6 really won't be noticeable in game. I use to boost Hill & MRR speed w/ball to a 99 and the difference wasn't noticeable. The seal boost won't be impactful ether. He'll be getting the most out of the acceleration boost. The shoe really won't make him better.
You should look to improve his 3pt shot since he plays alongside Shaq or his defense.

[Foldzy]

Do you have Magic? I would think that shoe would be best for him