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What is Wrong with Donovan?

candrew said:
1:47 left he hit a 16 foot jumper to put Utah up 123-116. He was going to his right, out of bounds and had two defenders on him including Pordingdong, who came to help.

I'd look for it on nba.com but i'm too lazy, lol..
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My mistake. I was looking for a bad shot that he missed..... Yes, that was bad shot selection but I'm glad he hit it.
 
stormkoopacv03 said:
Snyder better start pulling Donovan after he commits too many turnovers. Sort of a tough love relationship. That's not gonna fly if it happens in the playoffs. We'd be swept easily if he did that every game.
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Or frankly get him to stop trying so much iso. It's like that is all he's trying to go, waving off screens and sending people to the corners. It isn't working because teams are bringing the double so quickly when he starts his move. Why doesn't he run a few screen and rolls and get into the lane and dish it off. You know, facilitate and not just play hero ball. Teams have caught on that is what he wants to do now like 80% of the time so they double and he coughs it up. Gotta change that strategy and get everyone involved.
 
I’m cool with mistakes... DM will get better. The turnovers came in part because he was trying to pass... toggling between aggressive scorer and playmaker is hard. I think he makes his mind up too early rather than reading and reacting.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I’m cool with mistakes... DM will get better. The turnovers came in part because he was trying to pass... toggling between aggressive scorer and playmaker is hard. I think he makes his mind up too early rather than reading and reacting.
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Exactly. He is progressing as a playmaker. These tough times are hopefully going to help mold him into a better playoff performer for us.

As much as we would like to live off of our offense, sometimes especially in the playoffs, running an offense just isn't feasible. We need somebody with that special ability to break down the other team through shear will, athleticism, and special talent.

Donovan is a special talent. Have faith everyone.
 
Still thought Donovan looked a little out of it, even during the AS game last night. Maybe the dude is just a bit worn out after all summer playing basketball. He’ll be good for sure! Noticed he’s already back in SLC. Hopefully he just rests, sometimes I actually worry Donovan over-works himself. Man should have just taken a few days and went some place warm and relaxed. I really do hope he’s just resting the rest of the week, he deserves it and I think it’d be great for him.
 
Locke made a comment in a recent podcast that Donovan has mentioned since being named an all star he hasn’t been having fun playing basketball. All the stuff that comes as expectations with stardom are likely starting to weigh on him.
 
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