I can understand why people say this. But then I look at the box score and see 12 assists and I'm like, huh.
I mean he could definitely do a Garry Bird and throw one up there the second he gets the ball but this is not very JG-like. Fact is, he was trying to get loose off ball but KPJ was very focused on getting his shot and so was Wood. JG had very few touches (everyone other than KPJ and Wood did) in OT. You can say that this was on KPJ or on Silas, i don't really care. But I don't think this was on JG. He was definitely trying to get the ball, he just wasn't getting it.
John Lucas in post-game interview: "This game literally gave me a heart attack... Fertitta should highkey put me as head coach instead of that twig."
That’s the part that’s annoying me. A lot of his points (probably most) came with the flow of the offense. If we force feed him and act like he’s a go to guy he’ll just end up bricking the shot or with a to. Right now he’s a much better off ball player than on the ball. This was mostly about the coaching than the players being “selfish”. Both green and the coaching need to find a way to get him an open shot.
I agree he needs to be more selfish. It isn't anyone on this current team Green needs to be deferring to especially if he has the hot hand. Silas has some major issues with setting direction to the team though and when you see a player has the hot hand, if the team isn't recognizing it he needs to give them a nudge, draw up some plays, etc. Green is the main hope along with Sengun of this franchise at the current moment but other players appear to be higher on the totem pole for shots, etc.
You mean aside from the turnovers, the poor foul shooting, and getting roasted by Mitchell? But seriously, it is good to see him healthy and for the team's sake I look forward to when they move him to a more natural role.
If you have the ball 90% of the time you going to rack up the assist … KMJ and Green and Wood shot well = assist ….He doesn’t make the game easy for others
That makes no sense. Green is showing himself to be a highly efficient player who takes smart shots and looks to get the ball to the open man as much as he does for his own shot. Well, heck, we shouldn't pass him the ball more cause then he'll just brick them! WTF.
U can say KPJ doesn't have the flashy passes or the ability to make dem passes that elevates the offense. He can makes the simple passes, but when defense tightens up. It becomes really obvious that he lacks the experience/ability to lead an offense as pg. that's just my take. His job as the pg is also harder with a Big that refuses to do his job as a big man.
Nice game mostly, they just weren’t disciplined enough to win it. The effort was there at least. They have to get better fundamentally. Wood can’t be the worst free throw shooter in the whole entire NBA and expect to win close games. They just have to improve on the basics. Fun game, but so frustrating.
I mean the 12 assists, clutch scoring, and solid defense. Of course I'm sure you knew that. Honestly if you want him to move to a "natural position", he'd be at the SG.....and still be the primary ball handler. Is that really what you want? You ready to give up on Jalen Green already? He had a really good game tonight, maybe don't give up on him yet.
It’s not even about Jalen Green’s shots. It’s touches and involvement in the offense. He manages to get his shots, but lack of involvement gets you out of rhythm. He barely touched the ball the entire 1st quarter, 3rd quarter, and overtime. That is a problem.
That wasn't whining about Green not getting enough shot attempts. I'm sure you know the difference. I'd have looked to Green to take the last shot too, but it worked out differently.
