12-16-2022, 01:36 PM
(12-16-2022, 01:30 PM)F Gump Wrote: On the latter point, I very much disagree, and think its comparative downside is exaggerated, in most cases. You really NEED added options to make plays, so there's a reality in which you do have someone else controlling the ball - and you can describe that as your turn, if you wish, but in reality if you don't want to have Luka having the ball all the time, then someone else MUST have it.
I think Brunson was really a great model for that other really good creator, because he didn't force the ball out of Luka's hands in a "it's my turn now" manner, but rather created a different option of attack at all times. A defense had to make choices.
To add to this:
-It saves some wear and tear on Luka's body.
-It makes your offense harder to defend.
-It gives versatility for when injuries occurred.
To counter this:
-It still isn't pleasant basketball to watch.
The larger issue is the Mavs role players aren't very versatile and force the creators to create a shot for themselves or an open three. A better coached offense would use a lot more player movement to help disguise this but the only role player you want to dribble the ball on a frequent basis is Josh and he can be wildly inconsistent on the offensive side of the floor.