Calderon is doing worse as a starter

the obvious statistics might not show it but the stats that propelled calderon into the spot light (supposedly how he makes everyone else play better) have dropped by almost 1/3 since he's become a starter

And also, the 2nd unit production has really slowed since the loss of TJ which ultimately meant the loss of Jose. Now guys like Kapono and Delfino struggle to get good looks from Dmart or Dixon, and it has really hurt their production.

What about taking out Jose a few minutes before the end of the 1st quarter, say after 10 minutes. Let Delfino run the point with the starters, just get him to focus on getting Bosh some looks in the post. Delfino will provide better D on their starting PG and another slasher, but he is more then capable of running the point for a few with the starters.

This would allow Jose a few minutes to catch his breath, and then we can send him out with the 2nd unit for lets say 6 minutes. Stamina has never been jose's problem, and I think this system could keep him around 38-40 minutes.

Jose would really help guys like Kapono and dixon (like we saw) get the open looks that they need to knock those jumpers down. Also helps guys like Joey and Hump who like to run the floor and get easy buckets in transition.

Just a thought, what do you think?

I've been advocating Delfino at the point for weeks now. Smitchell doesn't agree with us apparently.

The idea does have some merit, and Sam has shown that he'll do things like this in the past by starting Baston when Rasho was out. It'll only be effective if Delfino and Parker are willing to try to penetrate more often than they do when Jose is on the floor with them. We do need someone to shift the D around, and Delfino lurking in the corner for a three just won't cut it.

mitchell tried using Delfino at times to handle the ball and have Dixon play SG, but that wasn't too sucessful, as Delfino is looking to score more than pass. (And his FG% isn't that good to begin with)