What is Ruffin's value to this team?

[RonArtest15]

Just curious....also, what does he do that Blatche can't?

[909997]

i herd eddie jordan has a crush on him

[MonkFan8]

Just curious....also, what does he do that Blatche can't?Experience? He's obviously not a skill player, but he earns his nickname every time he steps on the floor.

[LiveStrongSkins]

I think the thinking behind it is Ruffin knows how to defend the pick and roll better. I dont agree... but what do I know.

[CMonster]

I think the thinking behind it is Ruffin knows how to defend the pick and roll better. I dont agree... but what do I know. Blatche defends the p-n-r better than anyone on the roster.

Incidentally, Ruffin is 2nd, but not better than Blatche.

That furthers the irony.

[Big C]

if u cant see ruffin's value to the team i dont know what to tell you. he is the best low post defender on the team, best rebounder, good shot blocker, probably the smartest player on the team, and keeps loose balls alive consistently. he has no offense at all and is undersized for a center that is why he doesnt play much, but his intangibles are very important in the playoffs

[twenty-eight]

if u cant see ruffin's value to the team i dont know what to tell you. he is the best low post defender on the team, best rebounder, good shot blocker, probably the smartest player on the team, and keeps loose balls alive consistently. he has no offense at all and is undersized for a center that is why he doesnt play much, but his intangibles are very important in the playoffs


Yup. He's the BIG HUSTLE!!!...huge on the offensive boards. He also gets a decent amount of steals for a big man. Great rebounder and like you said one of our best defenders, however that isnt saying much. Ruff is thebest we have, which means we need an upgrade.