This is it. In big games, Hayward's number simply isn't called.
Hayward in big games
- Thread starter doubledribble
- Start date
This is it. In big games, Hayward's number simply isn't called.
mellow
Well-Known Member
One thing I saw last night that bothered me:
Jazz lead, but not by much. Minny was hanging around.
Hayward gets the ball on the break, Minny has a couple of guys back- one defender picks up the other running jazzman, and the other defender falls back under basket. Nobody picks up the ball. Hayward pulls up above the Foul-line and clanks a jumper.
I thought it was a great time to go at the rim and make the defender make a play. Yes, there was risk of getting blocked, or getting an offensive foul, but also a chance of making a basket and getting fouled. In an elimination game with the playoffs on the line make something happen!
Too passive. Needs a mean streak.
Jazz lead, but not by much. Minny was hanging around.
Hayward gets the ball on the break, Minny has a couple of guys back- one defender picks up the other running jazzman, and the other defender falls back under basket. Nobody picks up the ball. Hayward pulls up above the Foul-line and clanks a jumper.
I thought it was a great time to go at the rim and make the defender make a play. Yes, there was risk of getting blocked, or getting an offensive foul, but also a chance of making a basket and getting fouled. In an elimination game with the playoffs on the line make something happen!
Too passive. Needs a mean streak.
Sandy Braille
Banned
See Miami game. Then, go see the Dallas game.
/discussion
/discussion
Yeah, Hayward has been going to a pull up jumper way too much instead of driving and getting fouled. Hayward is at his best when he is getting to the foul line. His transition game usually fuels his confidence then he starts knocking down outside shots and getting assist.
Completely agree with this. Hayward was way more aggressive when he was coming off the bench. His FG% has improved, but he has driven less to the basket and getting less to the FT line ever since he became a starter. His role as a starter is different, but I see no reason why he shouldn't be just as aggressive.
He cannot play the same as a starter or he would get in the way of Big Al, coach's fav.
Batman
Well-Known Member
vslice02
Well-Known Member
Probably because he doesn't get to handle the ball as much (and when he does he's mostly attacking from the wing rather than in the middle of the floor), doesn't get the same transition opportunities, and doesn't have the lanes and floor spacing because he's utilized more as a spot-up shooter w/Al and Sap on the blocks or with Mo handling the ball looking to make plays/shoot.
But yeah, when Hayward missed that final shot against Duke - I knew he wasn't clutch then. What a choke job that was.
Doublea
Well-Known Member
Wasn't that like a half court shot...
fgcamel
Well-Known Member
hahaha, does anyone remember a game against the clippers (i think?) earlier this year when their commentators were talking about that shot and criticisimg him being like, "it was a half court shot, but it was a good look"
Sandy Braille
Banned
I think Hayward could probably be the player that should be least-criticized this season, followed closely by Kanter (his shots still get blocked too much).
doubledribble
Member
Well, the same old Hayward: 9 points, 50% shooting, earned just 1 FT and promptly missed it, the same amount of turnovers as assists (2). In short, he chose to fade in the background and let other guys (Al, Mo, Foye, Favors) to force something.
One season he will pull himself together and start to play agressively in must win games, one year he will avoid his usual early season slump. Or maybe he will not and his ceiling is to be a good glue guy and the third or fourth option on offense.