03-02-2022, 05:04 PM
(03-02-2022, 04:42 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I don't disagree - Luka passing more and shooting less would be better for the Mavericks.I don’t know that I agree that he wants to pass more and score less (honestly I don’t think it’s a fully conscious decision either way), I’m talking about a mindset closer to Kidd’s when he played (but not going full Kidd) as opposed to Harden (he hasn’t gone full Harden, but he’s closer to him than he is Kidd). On a scale of Kidd to Harden he’s roughly 75% Harden. I’m wanting and hoping he brings it closer to 50/50. That’s where I think he reaches his full potential and can eventually get in the conversation of top 5 all time.
...which is why defenses are attempting to force him in the other direction. They want him to shoot the specific shots they're allowing him, which they deem to be more difficult for him, rather than pass to others for more comfortable attempts.
He wants to pass more and shoot less, so much so that he's throwing it right to defenders to avoid putting up shots after his initial moves. It's what he's used to, and he hasn't learned how to solve this new "they're daring me to score" problem. YET.
It's also true that at times he has hunted shots and put up some ill-advised attempts, but in my opinion, not so much lately. I believe I see maturation in that regard, personally.
I don't disagree with what you're hoping to see, just that it's a matter of Luka's choice at the moment.