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I've seen the same thing with Max. He's obviously being asked to do more ... and failing pretty miserably. It's been especially bad over the last several games. It's Kidd's modus operandi. He knows what he can get from Naji. It seems Kidd is now testing Max's limits. I guess it's possible that Max turns a corner after being given enough on-ball reps (his decision making hasn't been good) but I'm also seeing the lack of athleticism really show up. I don't like putting ceilings on players as I know guys are constantly working to get better, but Max may be what he is: a modern, role playing, rotation level guard/wing who can play 20-24 mpg on a high level team. I'm not seeing impact starter.

T

I have been wondering if this is a team directive to Max as well.  I agree the recent results have not been great.  He has taken some real questionable shots that he hadn't for most of the year.  There has been some reports that Kidd has instructed Max to take more shots.  Maybe this is a more deliberate attempt in this lost season.  He has also been creating more (with not great results).  It could be the same thing Kidd did with Flagg.   Max, we know you can do this, but lets try to stretch your game and have you do this type of directive.