Yeah but that's like 1100 3-pt shots.
But yes, zbone is prb right here. I'm just a little too high on paint fumes and meth right now to decipher LOAP's crazy posts.
Deron Teasing AJ
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Yeah but that's like 1100 3-pt shots.
But yes, zbone is prb right here. I'm just a little too high on paint fumes and meth right now to decipher LOAP's crazy posts.
billyshelby
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I guess my secondary point that I didn't state is that the area that close to the basket should have really really high percentages anyway. What I am concerned with is the frequency Al refuses to go into that zone in favor of a 3-5 ft pull-up push shot. His percentages outside of that zone (right around the rim) have been rather poor. The good news is I saw him go hard to the basket on the move last night TWICE and I think he's getting it more. He just has to keep improving. But so far, he's been a disappointment as an advertised important scorer.
But he has been a much better defender, so if he can turn in a performance anything like last night consistently, I'll say whatever to the rest.
Big Al needs to take at least two shots a game-minute, in every game he plays this season. That's the only way we will win it all.
AJ is having a hard time adjusting. But it's coming around. I didn't expect him to pick it up right away. But when he does watch out! Also I think his hand is hurting him more than he is letting on. This guy destroyed boozer in years past. Made him look silly. I have no doubt that in due time he will be all that and a bag of tortillas! We just have to be patient.
LifeOnaPlate
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gregbroncs
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You realize than Hornacek said that getting comfortable in this offense took him the rest of the season he was traded during and all of the following off season and preseason? This despite that Horny was the only or one of the few changes and had 2 of the best ever at running this system to teach it to him. It's easier to shoot (even from close) when you comfortable that you know what your doing while on the floor. So while he has had 26 games to get comfortable and learn the system he is definitely getting better.
You also realize that during the season these guys rarely practice and that the most time he has to learn the system is during games? So while your being impatient he is getting better and is getting more comfortable but his shooting is likely the last part of the game to come around, because it's much easier to shoot when you don't have to wonder if it's the right shot every time you go up.
I'm not being impatient. Why are you acting like we cannot discuss his shortcomings while he improves. I've clearly given him slack for not understanding the system and having to think, but I guess that will consistently go unnoticed as long as I'm not toting solely the "AJ needs to learn the system" line. Is it really that hard to consider that AJ is not playing his best basketball for reasons other than Jerry's system?
I've said what I need to say, and cannot add any more if a few of you are so married to a one-track opinion that you don't recognize my criticism. You haven't refuted any of it, only attempted to steamroll the notion with "while your [sic] being impatient" an the like.
Sometimes people defend athletes like they're CJ's mom. Look, I'm not getting on AJ's case. I see a couple minor places where I think AJ can improve. I want him to shoot a higher % around the basket and to go up a little stronger for the and 1. I don't see what's so terrible about that and why some of you are too blind to consider this a current focus for improvement.
I've said what I need to say, and cannot add any more if a few of you are so married to a one-track opinion that you don't recognize my criticism. You haven't refuted any of it, only attempted to steamroll the notion with "while your [sic] being impatient" an the like.
Sometimes people defend athletes like they're CJ's mom. Look, I'm not getting on AJ's case. I see a couple minor places where I think AJ can improve. I want him to shoot a higher % around the basket and to go up a little stronger for the and 1. I don't see what's so terrible about that and why some of you are too blind to consider this a current focus for improvement.
Hanginthere
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Yeah and he's averaging about 2 more blocks a game as Boozer and just as many steals!! What is it with some Jazz fans?? Willing to trade some pretty dominant defense for flashy offensive stats??
How do you think Boozer would have done defensively against Dwight Howard?? He would have given up about 40 points and we would have lost that game, I'll tell you that right now!!
We're talking about 4 measly percentage points here for 2-3 more BPG!! I'll take that trade ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!! The only reason why Chicago is holding up right now is because guys like Noah and Deng are able to mask Boozers weaknesses on defense... It's actually a great fit for Boozer because he can continue to be a lazy *** on defense and people probably won't notice...
Defense wins championships in this league and that has been proven time and time again year in and year out... Every team that has held up that Finals trophy in the last 15 years have been in the top 10 in the league on team defense...
How do you think Boozer would have done defensively against Dwight Howard?? He would have given up about 40 points and we would have lost that game, I'll tell you that right now!!
We're talking about 4 measly percentage points here for 2-3 more BPG!! I'll take that trade ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!! The only reason why Chicago is holding up right now is because guys like Noah and Deng are able to mask Boozers weaknesses on defense... It's actually a great fit for Boozer because he can continue to be a lazy *** on defense and people probably won't notice...
Defense wins championships in this league and that has been proven time and time again year in and year out... Every team that has held up that Finals trophy in the last 15 years have been in the top 10 in the league on team defense...
GoJazz
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Also important to note is not only is he learning a new offense but a new position. When Okur comes back and AJ gets some time at the 4 I think we will see his numbers improve there as well. Okur will mean he will have more room in the paint or a smaller (Power Forward) guarding AJ. Either way I think AJ wins. I am actually super excited for Okur to come back. Being able to match up with teams via Okur/Millsap/AJ will be big. This isn't even mentioning an improving Fes and a solid Elson.