Howard Is Just Not A Good Low Post Threat

Nah, I agree. As good as Dwight has been, it bums me out thinking of how the Rockets could be even better and more fun to watch if he'd just commit to playing the P&R.

 

I agree with you. Howard knows it too, so he's actually trying harder on low post, because he knows he needs to get that in his game, or the moment his athleticism drops, his values drop.

However, aside from a fist full elite post defenders, Howard's post game is sufficient enough to be used as an alternative to increase the offense variety. The major problem I see though is how he handles double team situations. He doesn't get rid of the ball quick enough and it often results in TOs when they double on him.

 

Everyone knew this before we got him

 

Black hole?

This thread is all kinds of b.s.

 

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I agree. We all agree, I think. Well, wait. If half of those missed shots of his went in, we win that game. You can't deny that sometimes he is unstoppable.

 

I agree. Actually fine with him getting the ball in the post. But his TOs in a double-team situation is very high. He's averaging the same TO rate as his Orlando days, but as a secondary offensive option. If he's going to learn a post game, then he also has to learn when to follow through and when to pass out of the post.

 

I disagree. There's a reason Miami was fronting him on the post, and generally trying to take away that facet of our game. If the champions respect his post game, I'd say you're wrong.

 

I disagree.

There was a while where he looked very dangerous from the post, specifically against Portland.

 

I mean, you can't have a blanket statement just saying he will never be a good low post threat.

But I agree he isn't a good post player.

 

It's not that black and white. He struggles against the bigger, and stronger centers. But his low post offense is GREAT against 90% of the league. He just needs to adjust and learn what works and what doesn't against his bigger opponents. He needs to use his face up game and use his speed against the likes of Adams and Perkins instead of trying to back them down.

 

Are you implying that he is not better than a healthy Yao Ming?

If he is not a good for low post threat, and can not shoot a jump as we all know, then he is just a defensive specialist and a pick and roll offensive player? I do not think that he is not good at low post, just not a good as others you listed.

 

Who did the heat have a center ?

 

I think the team has been trying to help him develop in the low post, but once the bullets start flying for real in the playoffs it will be a steady dose of PnR with him.

DD

 

I've actually seen improvement in his post play since he came into the league. Although that's not saying a whole lot. Amazingly enough he's still relatively raw since he was just out-athleting folks for so many years.

I think he's serviceable in the post. He can create serious match up problems for some teams which is always a good thing. I do absolutely agree he's much more dangerous on the pick and roll.

However it's all gravy when you compare it to what we had (have) in Asik. You never saw double teams from the weak side or guards dropping down to strip Omer. He always got played straight up unless he was point blank. The simple threat of Dwight getting it going in the post gives us more of an edge on offense, not to mention that he can catch a pass and finish above the rim. I'll take it, flaws and all.

 

He's good in certain matchups and occasional postups. No he's not a good low post option to build your offense around, especially in playoff.

We have to feed him the ball down low, because that's what we promised recruiting him last summer.

Actually more PNR with him and Harden/Lin/Parsons is potentially what we need to be a true contender. Sooner the better.

The ideal offense should start with Lin/Howard PNR to get the offense flowing, and quickly move the ball around to start multiple PNR with Harden/Parsons as initiators.

If we do that succesfully, there'll be no ISO ball and nobody can stop us. Lin/Harden/Parsons can all shoot/pass/attack off PNR(Lin shoots better in PNR off dribble).

 

I guess it's time to change back the rules since Yao is not playing anymore.

 

Howard ranks 103 in PPP in the post. Not great, but I believe that there are strategic reasons why McHale has the offense go through Howard early in the game. Also his FG% in the post is the same as LMA's overall game. It is just the turn overs that are a killer.