05-11-2021, 10:24 AM
(05-10-2021, 09:48 PM)dynamicalVoid Wrote: I was always a fan of his effort. He seems willing to pass most the game...his Triple Doubles suggest he will pass too.
I guess I would question is the reason people claiming he is garbage because he does not regularly make the best basketball play? When I watch I notice two things with him...he still shoots the mid-range a lot and I dont believe he is Durant, Paul, Leonard or even Doncic level of converting those...and he will take last shot in close games when I watch. He is too streaky to be shooting mid-range when 3 is a better shot or late game.
His athletic ability is top-shelf...his effort for rebounds is top-shelf...his fearlessness going to the rim is top-shelf. Is it the coaches job to turn that into winning basketball? Or is it Russ decision making?
I've never been a fan of, 'the 3 being the better shot' when the better shot is one that you feel comfortable with and consistently convert. Analytics be damned.