02-06-2024, 10:33 AM
(02-06-2024, 09:29 AM)Chicagojk. Wrote: The comment Josh makes has been one of my concerns for years. It is tough to play basketball when you don't touch the ball for a few minutes and then get it when you are wide open. On the other hand, having Luka and Kyrie with the ball typically leads to good success. While I would like more ball movement, I think you can also let Josh and our other guards at least dribble down the court and then get the ball to Kyrie or Luka. At least they touch the ball then.
I used to play with a heliocentric ball handler (or someone who thought he should be heliocentric). It is maddening not knowing when a pass was coming…especially when you are wide open and he’s going 1 v 3.
They often let Josh bring the ball up with no real purpose other than giving Luka a break and letting Josh touch the ball. So, they seem to realize there is a benefit to letting Josh get a touch. It is usually a sign they are about that double pick thing where Luka gets the ball anyway. They run that same play for Josh a time or two a half. But, Josh usually doesn’t drive it unless the lane is wide open. Josh’s assists last night were all pretty impressive. There is value to Josh having the ball and doing things other than scoring.