I have no reason to lie just thought it was interesting. You guys certainly don't have to believe me. Makes no difference to me.
Most players between 3's and mid range 2's is only a few percent Mid range 2's isn't solid bball except for a select few, we have no interior presence whatsoever, why do you think there are those of us who think people that would rather cp3 over d12 are idiots? [/quote] its up to the GM to get these kinda guys. its up to the coach to utilize them. [/quote] Those guys aren't on the market, Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, those are the guys that can shoot mid range 2's at over 50%, even the 45%ers like Parker and Durant aren't anywhere near being available. [/quote if you can shoot the long 2 consistently enough, then that is a good shot for that player. its about adaptability and not sticking rigidly to the gameplan that brought you down to begin with. [/quote] It is, for all 4 or 5 of them. It's also a good shot for players like Duncan, Gasol, Horford, Aldridge because it opens up chances by forcing the opposing center out of the paint. That's why players like Horford are better as centers, their man either needs to leave them open or leave their team more susceptible to cutters.
the gameplan DIDNT work. we sucked at the end of the season. do you really think other teams wont adjust to our one dimensional offense? defense is obviously important but the teams defense is not good. and so the MO of the rox this year was to outscore the opponent. that was the only way they could win. down the stretch they didnt do that. even against a garbage phx team to get 7th seed. how can you say it worked? also lets see if harden will continue to draw so many fouls. he was getting way less gimmick calls as the season went on... im not saying dont shoot 3s and dont drive. what im saying is to adapt. if they are allowing you to drive, then do that. when the 3s are falling then keep shooting. but when nothing is going your way, a solid mid range game goes a long way to keep you in the game. we've seen all season how the team struggled when the defense packs the paint and the 3s dont fall. they are lost out there. we dont have a post threat, and we dont shoot mid range. so what's left?
[Western Conference Finals]Spurs vs. Grizzlies He's my brother's roommates older brother. My bro is graduating this weekend and I was hanging out with them. I already knew he was working for the rox and a lakers fan, his bro is actually a jazz fan.....just never put it together. Ive even actually shared box seats with him. Not gonna say who he is, but just wanted to chime in and say he is definitely credible for those who understanday have doubts. This is really awkward now because Cyberx knows exactly who I am. Great..... Just backing him up so to speak. Nothing more
Lin is the same level of player as Holiday. Their difference in stats is purely due to different roles on their teams. The Sixers went 34-48 with Holiday as their primary option, while Lin was the 3rd option on a 45-37 team.
shooting jumpshots isnt solid bball? so everybody drives, posts, or shoot 3s? its not about fg%. 60% is obviously hyperbole. the point that nobody gets is we dont even attempt these shots if they are open to keep the defense honest. you dont have to be a 50% mid range shooter to make a few open mid range baskets that can turn the tide in a game. we are one dimensional. everybody and their grandma knows how we play. its too easy to come up with a competent defensive strategy to stop us. being that this is a DW12 thread, the most exciting thing about him coming here is that the offense WILL change. we can play inside-out and pnr would be actually useful with a roll man who can catch and finish. nobody is asking for a player to take over with mid range shots. im asking for players to shoot the mid range if they're open. for example 2pat was great when he had his shot going. it kept defenses honest, put some points on the board, etc. when he was a stretch 4 taking 3s, he was useless. they stayed off him and dared him to beat them with the 3ball.
OK, I'm in and the Kool-aid tastes great! Even if Dwight is a bust (which I don't think he will be) Harden and company are still young enough to undergo a quick rebuild/change of direction in a couple of years if it doesn't work out.
How good do you think an offense with absolutely no offensive interior presence whatsoever and one all star can be? being that this is a DW12 thread, the most exciting thing about him coming here is that the offense WILL change. we can play inside-out and pnr would be actually useful with a roll man who can catch and finish. useless? he's a 38% three point shooter since adding it to his game, let them they stayed off him and let him shoot those little baseline jumpers as well.
Thanks for the info, and I have zero reason to doubt you. That being said, it is strange that he seems to "get off the phone with Hennigan", hears info from Dwight's circle, claims to work for a sports agency, and gets the scoop on all things Rockets (this is understandable). I guess it's not completely implausible, and it would make sense that he can't explain all these things if he wants to keep his anonymity, but I'd be lying if I said I am sure that he's legit...
That's a group that won 33 games. I doubt Dwight Howard thinks he can make that much of a difference. I know their losses were resulted from bad bench play, but Portland doesn't exactly have a history of finding hidden gems for their bench like Morey does. Plus, you'd have to think that Adidas will pay Howard more in Houston(aka next to Jeremy Lin) than in Portland.
Maybe your right. Not that high up or anything though so don't worry. But he could certainly hear something.
