Barea to Start Ahead of DeShawn Stevenson

[The Lone Granger]

J.J. Barea will replace DeShawn Stevenson in the starting lineup for the Dallas Mavericks for Tuesday's Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Rick Carlisle had to do something to get Barea going, but we're not sure that this is going to be it. Stevenson has been atrocious to watch on the defensive end in the first three games, but Barea is going to be attacked early and often by the Heat offense. Carlisle also said that Brian Cardinal will be ahead of Peja Stojakovic in the rotation.

rotoworld

This is a very interesting move. Barea is undersized, but he'll play harder, and probably will have a big impact as a starter. Great move from Carlisle. Gusty, but good move.

Thoughts?

 

[Elite]

Gonna get raped by Wade