Dmo is arguably the best low post offensive player in the league. Who is better? Cousins? Gasol? Randolph? LMA? Dmo's hook shot is lethal and his arsenal of moves/pump fakes can put even the best defenders on their heels. It's infuriating that he doesn't get 15 touches in the post every game. Let Howard be the garbage man. That's what he does best. McHale needs to manage these egos.
Because we all know DMo can dominate him in the low post if cleared out and posted up one-on-one. We all saw Dwight given the ball repeatedly and him trying to operate in the post in traffic. Ball got stripped and stolen multiple times simply because Dwight isn't skilled enough to operate in traffic. Then we're seeing Green having free reign to defend DMo playing face up off those post ups and Harden/Howard pick-and-rolls. Bottom line is: If we are going to go with DMo in there against Green we've got to post him up against Green and clear out for him. We all know Green can't handle DMo in that situation. And if we aren't going to do that to Green then why have DMo in at all? Get him out and run small ball with Kostas or Ariza at the 4 and get on with it. It's totally stupid on our part (McHale) to have DMo out there defending Green at the 3-point line and then not take advantage of the biggest mismatch he's got against Green in the low blocks. Green can't shut DMo down if he's isolated down low.
That is so absurdly incorrect that I can't even take it seriously. People that are raggin on Dmo are actually ragging on Coach but they just can't make the connection. If Dmo doesn't produce than it must be Dmo's fault. Wrong. Coach is not putting him in the position he needs to become the most successful player he can. Down on the block.
not by a wide margin. They definitely have a better reputation and have proven themselves more, I agree. But just based on pure skill/performance, I don't see that much difference.
Are you going to use one game towards your argument? Yes it was a terrible game. Yes, Draymond Green is THE worst matchup for Dmo but that doesn't disprove anything I said.
did i say that? judging from your previous comment, you simply blame McHale for Dmo's play and its not on the player. and its definitely far from that
Well I certainly believe Dmo plays as hard as he can. He is extremely athletic for his size and is a tough competitor. He is not a perfect player but he is elite in the low post - so why is not given the ball 15 times a game in the low post?
hes shown solid post moves but he definitely isn't elite. he hasn't played long enough or sustained production as a high level consistent enough to warrant that comment. 15 times a game wow. take a look around the league at players who get the opportunity to take at least 15 shots a game. he belongs right there with that list huh? smh
Correct - I said 15 touches, not 15 shots. I've already said he isn't as proven or consistent as some other players but he is on the Houston Rockets, not on the Blazers or Grizzlies. He is the best low post player on the Houston Rockets and leads the league in hook shots by A LOT. I'm not quite sure what you're arguing about YOLO. That Howard deserves more touches than Dmo? Josh Smith deserves more? Tell me why I'm wrong.
Hmm. So we sit maybe the best player and DPOY in Dwight so Dmo can post up and clunk 15 times? I guess that makes sense in a weird sort of way. Dmo did post up last night and MISSED his hook shots. He can't go against elite players right now but maybe in a couple of years. The west playoffs are going to be all elite teams and players he will go against.
point was really just to clarify that statement of dmo not being at fault if he's not producing. at the moment, i think dmo gets a fair amount of opportunities. if he can improve further, then the opportunities/touches should go up.
I know you're a troll and I shouldn't be responding, but that's pretty hilarious if you think dwight is the 'Best player'.
lol Dmo will never be half the player Dwight is. Against weak competition he may look adequate when he is next to a DPOY but other than that he is a serviceable back up.
