Alec's court vision improvement

[franklin]

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I want to put together a collection of .gifs of Alec's passing improvement this season. If you have good ones in mind then let me know and I'll throw them in here if I can find video of it.

Alec is at 3.6 assists/36 minutes. I think he can get that up to 5 in a couple years, which would make him a pretty nice complimentary piece.

 

[Coach Ellis]

I was not a fan of the pick at the time. Was a huge Kawhi Leonard fan and thought that Burks was a reach at the time. I saw him more as a backup than a legit starter. Happy to say that I've completely changed my mind. He's improved his game in many aspects and looks to be an exciting and dynamic player who is still developing. He has a chance to be special, and I'd love to see him, Hayward and Burke starting together to see how those three pieces can fit together moving forward.

 

[mhindy]

The trick is designing an offense that can effectively utilize Alec, Trey, and Gordon together, spreading out shot attempts and allowing each of them to handle the ball in certain sets.

Very encouraging to see Alec developing a bit more this year. All he really needs now is a few % points higher from 3 and he can be a very solid piece.

 

[Hitman]

Definite improvement. His rookie year he had a worse assist/minute rate than Al Jefferson. Now he's 4th in assist/minute on the team after Burke, Garrett and Hayward.

 

[Doublea]

I really think Burks could help Hayward, and Burke in the starting line up. It would take some pressure off of Hayward, and Burks could also drive making the defense collapse and then pass out to Burke or Hayward. Burks as really been the player who has improved the most this season, it's great to watch.

 

[8]

I think if Burks continues to improve his handles, shot, and vision, then he should be doing more initiating and leaving Hayward to spot-up on the perimeter. Hayward can't really finish well around the rim, and can't get as deep into the defense as Burks, which really makes me think that Burks is better suited to play this role in the long run.

 

[Harambe]

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[vegas]

I know its not popular opinion, but I like Alec in the Manu role off the bench putting up big numbers and not having to compete for touches. He needs the ball in his hands frequently to be effective. I do prefer him at the 2 as well. I always enjoy the analysis w/gif threads. Nice post.

 

[Zulu]

Vindicated!!!!!!

 

[Doublea]

 

[franklin]

Several hours and no Colton fix yet. tick tock tick tock.

Very encouraging to see Alec developing a bit more this year. All he really needs now is a few % points higher from 3 and he can be a very solid piece.

I think he's up to 53 TS% and rising. If he ups that to 57% then he's putting up absolutely solid offensive #'s.

I think if Burks continues to improve his handles, shot, and vision, then he should be doing more initiating and leaving Hayward to spot-up on the perimeter. Hayward can't really finish well around the rim, and can't get as deep into the defense as Burks, which really makes me think that Burks is better suited to play this role in the long run.

This. I think it's getting closer than most realize. Burks has to show consistently solid play first, and he's doing it some.

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I know its not popular opinion, but I like Alec in the Manu role off the bench putting up big numbers and not having to compete for touches.

It actually is popular opinion. Thanks for the complements too.

 

[Getting Traded]

I liked Burks from day one. What I saw in him was elite quickness that reminded me a little of Michael Jordan and I thought that this could be developed into making him a big-time scorer. The problem has been Corbin who has not done a good job of developing him.