Hard to criticize Howard's effort level when he's a spectator on offense

he's typically played omer well in the past. i think he even made his only post-up attempt last nite, the hook off the glass in the 1st

 

The whole feed the big man is just shaq trolling, he got fed the ball because he was really really good.

Does DeAndre need to be fed to give effort on the defensive end? nope, Tyson Chandler? nope, what other big men do you feel need to be fed or the mope on defense?

 

He's not Hakeem, but he deff. needs the ball more. Hard to rally your big man when you freeze him out like that.

 

We don't need to post him up, but he should get more shots.

As many as last year would be fine.

He shoots 59% from field, same as last year.

 

He doesn't even know how to play offense so it doesn't matter

 

They try to get the ball to Dwight he can't catch passes and he calls for the ball when he is in a bad position. You can go to Dwight all you want he's one of the worst post up centers in league history. And if he gets fouled he won't make them. The team has seen this first hand which is why he doesn't get the ball.

1. Ball gets stolen.
2. Dwight fumbles the ball. Blames the passer (Too strong, too high, too low etc.)
3. Dwight gets ball running hook (brick)
4. Dwight gets doubled (Wild pass out of bounds, turnover)
5. Catches the ball, makes move rolls off his knee turnover.
6. Gets fouled on Hook attempt (Misses Free Throws)

These are the reasons why Dwight seemingly doesn't get shot attempts. There is no conspiracy Dwight Howard isn't Hakeem Olajuwan, he's not Tim Duncan, He's not Dirk. He's Dwight Howard he should be setting picks and screens and rolling hard to the basket but he refuses to do that (The only offensive thing he's good at). Because he is pouting about not getting the ball. It's sickening.

 

It matters.

Dwight needs to get touches so he can be engaged on the defensive end. Some of you guys think it is childish, it is what it is. Make sure Dwight is fed and reap the rewards. There are so many possessions in a game it makes no sense that everyone can't be happy.

 

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Lesson learned-

Feed the big dog, and he guards the house.

Game opens up from there

 

He should have at least 3-4 baskets per game off of offensive rebounds/putbacks. His lack of effort is embarrassing. Go get your shots!

 

The reason why he shoots 59% now is because he's not posting up. He should be getting the easy buckets not those awful back to the basket running hooks.

 

It's a shame how many times he has his man pinned and ready for the easy dunk and he just gets ignored by his team mates for a frequently covered and tightly defended 3 instead. I agree with the OP, I can see why Howard is disillusioned.

 

He does need the ball a little bit more.

You can't run PNR the whole game.

Deandre does that and he has Chris Paul and Blake and still wanted a larger role .

The only person who Howard can throw the PNR is Harden who may or may not just take it himself. Thornton who hardly plays and Lawson who hardly plays.

Getting the ball a little bit more cant hurt

 

Yeah reap the rewards of his amazing post up moves

 

About same percentage as a contested 3.

DD

 

If the contested three guys get fouled atleast they can make the shots. If they get doubled they can pass the ball. Dwight can't do either of those things. Dwight should shut the hell up and get the rebound Kobe was right. He is a mental weakling. He was aggressive that one game in calling for the ball that's why he got it. He stopped being aggressive but blames everyone else. Typical Rocket these days.

 

Oh I completely agree, but if that is what it takes to keep him engaged, you do it.

DD

 

You would think that 21 million per year would be enough for him to be engaged for 32 minutes per game. I don't think the Rockets are getting their money's worth.

 

So we should have harden dribble it off his foot or pass it off to ariza with 2 seconds so he can brick a 3. Blame jb for this putrid game plan.