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I think we can all agree it would be super nice to have another dependable scorer and it would be nice if some of Mitchell's workload went to that person.

I am worried Donovan is developing bad habits. Players usually have a tough time significantly changing how they play and/or their usage rates, and Mitchell's is just absurd.
 
NUMBERICA said:
I think we can all agree it would be super nice to have another dependable scorer and it would be nice if some of Mitchell's workload went to that person.

I am worried Donovan is developing bad habits. Players usually have a tough time significantly changing how they play and/or their usage rates, and Mitchell's is just absurd.
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I don’t think these are habits yet. I think he’s doing what he’s being asked to do by the coaches and his teammates. They are all willing to give him the ball and put it on him, especially at the end of the game. This isn’t just Donovan doing whatever he wants.

He’s not or at least doesn’t seem to be the guy who’s gonna go out there and just disregard teammates and coaches and do what he wants. He’s being asked to do these things because he’s the best option.

I do get where you’re coming from, your basically saying now is the time to reel it in so he doesn’t get so used to it he isn’t willing to change....and I would love to see some of the pressure be taken off him, but someone else must step up and knock down some shots, or at least take them.

Ingles needs to shoot when hes open, he passes up too many open shots. Crowder could take a few more in games like last night. Royce, if your shots not going work on it, those wide open 3s have to go up and he’s good enough to knock a few down. Jerebko and Exum. His teammates are capable of taking and hitting some shots but it’s time for them to take on a little of the work load.
 
Ostertag>Duncan said:
They clogged the paint. And with no one else hitting shots they had no reason to move.

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I’m responding to this only because you mentioned clogging the paint.

I see this as an issue for our shooting. Defenses don’t have to clog the paint on Gobert because he stinks offensively so teams can play off him and on the perimeter shooters a little more.
 
Wes Mantooth said:
I’m responding to this only because you mentioned clogging the paint.

I see this as an issue for our shooting. Defenses don’t have to clog the paint on Gobert because he stinks offensively so teams can play off him and on the perimeter shooters a little more.
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he draws help from his rolls, but it requires everyone else spacing.
 
Wes Mantooth said:
Lillard shot 36.8% as a rookie. His career mark is 37.0%.

Curry shot 43.7% as a rookie. His career mark is 43.6%.

Mitchell is at 33.8%.
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Curry is possibly the greatest shooter of all time.
Lillard is a better shooter than dm but they are somewhat close.
 
NUMBERICA said:
I think it is worth mentioning that both Lillard and Curry came out after their senior years. And yeah, Mitchell isn't a Robin to anyone else, nor has he had a Robin.

That being said, when you're shooting 2/17 from three in your last two games and seem to get everything you want inside, maybe do the latter more and the former less.

It seems fairly evident to me that he's aware of the record and is gunning for it. Which is fine if he makes shots.
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Hell of a post
 
I wonder what the % of catch and shoot opportunities Curry and Lillard had as opposed to Mitchell. Donovan seems to have to jack up a bunch of off the dribble 3's because we're relying on him to create so much. I think his 3 pt % would / will skyrocket when we get some other guys creating more and he gets a few more corner / catch&shoot 3's atm he ain't getting any easy stuff at all
 
Countdown on Most 3 point makes by a Rookie: Post Mavs - 3/22/18

1.) Damian Lillard, Portland (12/13) - 185
2.) Steph Curry, GSW (09/10) - 166
3.) Donovan Mitchell, Utah (17/18) - 161

Donovan Mitchell (17/18) - with one more 3 pointer tonight brings his total to 161. Still 3rd all time.

Needs 6 more to take 2nd and 25 more to take over 1st.

10 games left to go. He needs to average 2.5 per game to do that. He’s been averaging 2.6 per game (on 7.3 attempts) since the win streak began back in January, but his shot has been off. He’s gotten only one to go down in each of the last three games. He needs to have a couple of good games here in order to comfortably contend with Lillard.
 
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