He actually was in shooting slump before injured. But he is great after coming back. You never know what's the turning point for somebody? Like Deke's elbow once waked Tmac up.
He's nowhere near Stackhouse and Ginobili. Those two are established vets: Stackhouse once was the most dominant scorers in the NBA, while Ginobili has lots of international experience. Luther also isn't in the same hemisphere of basketball IQ. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. He's playing well and that's all there is to it. I mean, some night Chuck Hayes looks like the second coming of Dennis Rodman, but that doesn't mean that he *is*.
He's been on fire, yes, but just don't flame him when he has an off game. Basically, enjoy it while it lasts. He's always been a good shooter, but he'll cool off eventually. Anyways he's been playing awesome. Stroking those 3's.
look at it like this, if you took Luther's 3pt shot away, he has nothing else that really earns him minutes, or that he does well. He is 1 dimensional, undersized, and without a position. That being said he fits in great with Yao and Tmac and he has really carved out a role for himself, but that makes his value all the greater, Remember how shaq would create guards like Damon Jones who have a good year with him then sign rich contracts elsewhere and never perform again... That is luther head, and the smart thing to do is move him while his value is high for someone that might be more talented or a better fit.
Like I said ... JVG's gotta find a way to involve Luther more in the offensive game plan. He is capable of being more than just a spot up shooter. Good things happen when he drives to the basket. His shot release is really quick, which means that he can be extremely effective off the pick and roll -- a simple pnr would give him enough space to get a good shot off. And on the other hand, Luther needs to be more aggressive -- shoot the ball when he gets it and not pass off, and if the shot is not there, attack the basket. He needs to know what he is -- and that's a scorer. If your deficiencies in ballhandling and defense are being exposed, then play to your strengths -- fill up the basket like you know how to.
While not quite the scorer, I could envision Luther one day being to the Rockets what Ben Gordon is to the Bulls
Excellent post. He's not a versatile player at all, which is too bad since we need another PG in the worst way. He fits his role well in Houston, but he's nowhere near the talent of a Ginobili or Stack. The Damon Jones comparison is spot on.
No it isn't. Head can drive to the basket and create contact, about as well as anyone on this team not named Tracy McGrady. He can hit midrange shots. He is a much better passer than Damon Jones or any ordinary spot-up shooter in that mold. And he can rebound, something I don't think I've ever seen Damon Jones do. Hell, he can even dunk. Some of you guys think Luther is one-dimensional just because his role has been largely so. His main weakness on the offensive end (other than not being a PG) is inability to create for himself effectively off the dribble. He has shown he can do more...and here's hoping he starts to do more. And he's only been in the league 2 years. There's still plenty of room for him to expand and improve his game. I don't think he has even come close to reaching his ceiling yet.
can Damon Jones score 30 pts without feeding off from anyone? No, and that's what luther did two days ago. Luther is capable of scoring 20 points a game as a starter, he has proved that when tracy's out, even last year he did that. Damon Jones comparison is way off, cuz he would never even come close to that. Players capable of scoring 30 points and averge 20 points when given the chance is not one dimensional, and no way is a demon jones.
same thing can be said about anyone... u take away Nash's passing, u take away Barbosa's speed, u take away Stackhouse's post game, they are not that good either. Luther leads fast breaks, Luther is a very good slasher which he gets several give-n-go layups everygame, he can do a bit more than just shooting.
Yes, Head is a good player, but not as good as those three you've mentioned. He is not capable of handle the ball well, not good enough to penetrate and create the opportunities for himself or others. Give him more time, he will be a reliable player and he will contribute more.
those 3 guys are much more talented than Luther offensively. Heck, Stack averaged 29 points per game in one season when he was a piston. and Luther's very limited defensively as well, if you put Luther on either of those 3 guys, he'll get killed one one one.
As I have said before Luther is a nice role player but has way to many deficiencies. I would trade him and our first round for Barbosa without thinking twice.
