Jabari and Sengun pose an intriguing case for ball usage on any team. Sengun seems to offer average old-school, back-to-the-basket play in some situations, but Jabari could merit more offensive time as the focal point. Initially, Jabari brings a modern NBA stretch-four skill set to the table. His shooting prowess from beyond the arc must not be understated. In today's NBA, space is highly prized, and Jabari's outside shooting can spread the floor in ways that few bigs can. This type of spacing creates opportunities for slashing guards and improves the offensive efficiency. Additionally, Jabari's presence on the court demands defensive attention that can divert double teaming of the drive, as defenses fear the open Jabari for a three-pointer. That's a strategic advantage that cannot be overlooked. Plus, let's face it, we cannot discount Jabari's seamless game and his ability to become an immediate threat from any spot on the floor after pulling down the board. On the other hand, while Şengün is talented in the low post, he fails to exert the same level of pressure on retreating defenses.It must be noted, however, that Sengun is a crafty post player and an excellent passer, which is certainly a breath of fresh air in today's perimeter-centric game. But basketball is also about adapting to opposing defenses and the pace of the game. Jabari excels when playing in fast-paced situations. Rather than occasionally slowing things down with Sengun in the post, why not take advantage of Jabari's shooting ability to keep defenders honest in a half-court offense?Jabari is defensively versatile, possessing the quickness necessary to guard smaller wings on the perimeter and the length to challenge shots inside. This means he won't be a liability in any defense that requires a lot of switching.
We need to use him more on offense. As teams are shifting focus on Sengun, he's getting favorable switches almost every posession. Need to capitalize on that.
Jabari has not had a monster game this season so far. But he's been contributing quietly on both ends. I agree with those who say that they need to get him more shots.
I think it might be time to start thinking about developing Jabari into the second option. He has shown an ability to hit tough contested shots in pressure situations, and in fact, he seems to do that better than doing catch and shoot stuff.
We should look more to Jabari and Jalen, and less to Shenjon. They should also consider Shenjin as a potential trade asset when his publicity is at its height. Stone knows what to do...
Nothing you have wrote has been truth, only opinions. Given both the verbiage and your join date, they are opinions by a troll meant to provoke. Off to my ignore list you go!
It's up to you. I believe that those who support Jalen cannot be silenced. It is disheartening to witness Jalen being betrayed by his own fans in such a brutal manner.
You can support Jalen while supporting the Rockets as a team and acknowledging that Sengun is clearly and self-evidently our best player right now. Your complete nonsense take about featuring Sengun less and/or trading him is why people are calling you a troll.
Why is a difference of opinion considered to be a troll? Is it trolling to defend our franchise player's right to be featured?
Its strange, all the lower case c posters liked this. We just need my other 2 cousins @ch44 to join and @cyberx
Jabari’s post up turnarounds have looked really good the last few games. Unfortunately, I’m not sure that is the best play to run with Sengun on the floor for a couple of reasons. 1) Sengun also operates best out of the low post, but offers the extra advantage of having a bigger bag of offensive moves and elite vision for cutters. When Jabari gets the ball in the post, the defense knows he’s going to shoot a turnaround jumper. When Sengun gets the ball in the post, the defense is never entirely sure what he’s going to do next. The latter is obviously a huge advantage. 2) Unfortunately, Sengun does not spread the floor the way Jabari does. Therefore, it makes more sense to have Sengun in the post with Jabari as one of the perimeter threats vs the other way around. Now what all this suggests to me is not to abandon Jabari’s post ups but instead to stagger minutes so that Jabari has more time on the floor without Sengun. During that time, setting him up in the post should be a higher priority. So not only will Jabari have more space to operate, but the Rockets will have a go to offensive play with the 2nd unit. Win-win.
