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why T-mac taking all these long-ranged difficult shots?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by liu1107, Dec 5, 2005.

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  1. michecon

    michecon Member

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    look at the percentage of 3 pointer shots he took last season. That should give you a more meaningful discussion without the complication of back pain.
     
    #21 michecon, Dec 6, 2005
  2. beyao

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    TMac's just not the type of player that seeks or handles contact well. He is not Kobe, Jordan, Maggette...however he does have a better natural jumpshot than those guys, although not necessarily more accurate at this point in his career. Those of you wanting to change him...it aint gonna happen...he's in what - his 9th year in the league? Ain't gonna happen.

    Be happy with what you have in him, which is the most skilled 6'8 and over player in the league. You want someone to drive...bring in Sprewell or some other scrub to take the hits. I'll keep my healthy TMAC.
     
    #22 beyao, Dec 6, 2005
  3. liu1107

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    we should have traded for Ray Allen if we need someone to take long range shot and to create outside threat. now we have a guy shooting 30 percent from downtown and still taking around 6 or 7 of them per game. :confused:
     
    #23 liu1107, Dec 6, 2005
  4. real_egal

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    I used to complain a lot about VC in last two years as well. I do believe Tracy can do far more demage driving more, like Wade and Kobe and AI. However, this year, I am not going to start the critism since he's still hurting. But when you are longer in the league, your still changes, and you tend to be more afraid to drive relentlessly. That's why I always appreciate AI's courage and effort a lot.

    As for claim about establishing perimieter threat, it is just a joke. When you sink half of your open perimieter shots, you establish a threat. When you shoot 30% of your difficult shots, you just commit your opponent to swarm yao and clog the middle even more. Missed shots are NOT threat. When he's healthy, I really hope TMac start to drive. We definitely miss Sura's intensity, hustle and those drives.
     
    #24 real_egal, Dec 6, 2005
  5. halfbreed

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    If you think the problem with this team is TMac taking a few 3's, you are mistaken to say the least. The problem is everyone else on the team, including Yao, not stepping it up on a NIGHTLY basis. TMac wasn't shooting 3's when we lost 7 in a row was he?
     
    #25 halfbreed, Dec 6, 2005
  6. lyu03

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    Well, TMac cannot score at will after penetration. He is not so good as Kobe, Wade or AI. Believe or not.
     
    #26 lyu03, Dec 6, 2005
  7. DaGlide

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    Isn't it time to move over to the Orlando Magic BBS? Seems like you are a Francis+Cat fan a lot more than you are a Rockets fan. There's nothing wrong with that, mind you. But it doesn't seem too productive to camp out on a Rockets site pining for Stevie's return and bagging on the current cast of players.
     
    #27 DaGlide, Dec 6, 2005
  8. Bullard4Life

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    I agree, TMac should take it to the rack every time he gets the ball. Unless he throws himself into the lane with no regard for his body, Derek Anderson will not get the three point attempts he needs. Come on TMac, put your body on the line.

    Signed,

    The Orthopedic Surgeons and Chiropractors of Houston
     
    #28 Bullard4Life, Dec 6, 2005
  9. RocketForever

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    for some reasons i find this statement very funny. :D
     
    #29 RocketForever, Dec 6, 2005
  10. DaGlide

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    Ball movement is the key.
     
    #30 DaGlide, Dec 6, 2005
  11. lost_elephant

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    Yao has been there on a nightly basis.

    His average is 19.9

    with a standard deviation of 5.6

    Tracy averages 20.9

    but with a std. dev. of 8.8

    In terms of everyone stepping up on a nightly basis, everyone including T-Mac needs to do a better job of this. He has shot worse than 45% all but two games this season, if the shot isn't falling, drive it to the hole. Hopefully his back will get better, and we'll see a better Tracy out there.
     
    #31 lost_elephant, Dec 6, 2005
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    Then he needs to see an infertility doctor ASAP.
     
    #32 fa7999, Dec 6, 2005
  13. real_egal

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    Who said TMac taking a few 3's is the only problem with this team? TMac is great, but not perfect. I thought penertration is more effective in scoring, drawing fouls, distracting opponent's defensive plans, and getting your teammates involved, than long 3s, for a capable player. And I thought it's common sense to every one, obviously I am wrong. I don't see any rationale in bringing up the game 7 loss.
     
    #33 real_egal, Dec 6, 2005
  14. OddsOn

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    HUH HUH UH HUH HUH....he said "penetration"....HUH HUH UH HUH HUH

    [​IMG]
     
    #34 OddsOn, Dec 6, 2005
  15. bplld

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    Notice two things this season-

    Tmac not attacking the basket

    Yao staying in the post, never taking outside jumper

    Both arent putting to use all their abilities, they have to work together. If its the role players faults maybe thats because TMac and Yao are way too dependent on role players. If tmac drives more and yao shoots with more range, they can make havoc with the assists
     
    #35 bplld, Dec 6, 2005
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    CD got us a reduced TMAC.
     
    #36 WNBA, Dec 6, 2005
  17. tikwanleap

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    They need a better inside out game.
     
    #37 tikwanleap, Dec 6, 2005
  18. liu1107

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    agreed! we seriously need some variation on our offense.. i mean we only have 2 offense right now: 1, low post post-ups 2, three pointers. how far can a team go if they only have two kinds of offense. I think variation is the key for a good offense, Not superstar players(except MJ i guess ;) ) or good shooters. :mad:
     
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  19. DaGlide

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    #39 DaGlide, Dec 6, 2005
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    All the YOF's are getting on T-MAC's case.where where you people when t-mac was taking this team to the playoffs last season?...
     
    #40 blazer_ben, Dec 6, 2005
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