It's all Donovan's fault

[Hitman]

It feels like Q tweaked the offensive philosophy some from last year, and to be honest, it’s not working out so far. Most of our team is performing worse in many areas.

IIRR part of the justification for 'running it back' was that everyone knew the system, so it was easier to add to it (I can't recall if it was DL or Q said this, but I think it was Q). Well, whatever was added ain't working, and I've commented elsewhere how it looks worse, with slower ball movement and players being hesitant. DM is just the highest-profile example of it not working, and his performance seems more tightly tied to our results than anyone else's. And even that, in itself, is a problem.

 

[Jingled]

I have been saying all along that when Ricky shoots/scores well that it's fools gold. The defense gives him wide open easy shots. If he actually makes 40% of those easy open looks once in a while teams will live with that if it means that dm, Ingles, gobert are not getting looks.


It's like if you play Golden State you should always leave Draymond open and hope to God that he shoots as much as possible. If he makes them so be it. A Draymond shot is always preferable to the other guys shooting even when he makes them. Same goes for Rubio.

This!

 

[Hitman]

Bump.

It's all about that shot selection, doe:

Our record in games where DM shoots 42% or more: 17-2
Our record in games where DM shoots under 42%: 6-16
Our record in games where DM is a DNP: 1-3

 

[kabenac]

Bump.

It's all about that shot selection, doe:

Our record in games where DM shoots 42% or more: 17-2
Our record in games where DM shoots under 42%: 6-16
Our record in games where DM is a DNP: 1-3

That is pretty amazing. Yet concerning as well.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Bump.

It's all about that shot selection, doe:

Our record in games where DM shoots 42% or more: 17-2
Our record in games where DM shoots under 42%: 6-16
Our record in games where DM is a DNP: 1-3

Part of it is hot shooting but I think part of his improvement is he seems to have better shot selection now that he’s playing more with the ball in his hands.

Also noticed him pulling up for the 15 footer more which is a better shot when the paint is clogged and you are throwing up a contested floater.

DM carries the offense... Rudy the defense.