Sexual Favors
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This is very true, but I've wondered if it has been encouraged by the coaches. That second unit has needed offense in a very bad way.
Who is Excited About Trey?
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This is very true, but I've wondered if it has been encouraged by the coaches. That second unit has needed offense in a very bad way.
Just Ted
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Thanks President Bush!
I actually like Trey and get really excited in those few games that he plays well. I really like his energy, but I totally hate his judgment. I like that he is fearless, but I hate that he thinks he's a lot better than he actually is.
That being said, I think most of his problems are in the mental game. He is always looking for his own shot. His tunnel vision has got to go if he is going to be part of this team going forward (or any other team for that matter). He simply isn't good enough to play as if he were Chris Paul. But if he learns to find the open man and only take his shot when it really is the best option on the floor, I think he could be really good for the team.
That being said, I think most of his problems are in the mental game. He is always looking for his own shot. His tunnel vision has got to go if he is going to be part of this team going forward (or any other team for that matter). He simply isn't good enough to play as if he were Chris Paul. But if he learns to find the open man and only take his shot when it really is the best option on the floor, I think he could be really good for the team.
Jazz4ever
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I would say he has gained some "shiftiness". It has got him to the line a few more times this year and some more layups recently. He can operate in close quarters while rarely turning the ball over, and that is a strong trait people don't give him credit for. If he fixes his shot, I have no problem with him.
If Burke continues to improve his weaknesses it could be interesting. Last season we were critical of the fact he couldn't dribble toward the basket and finish. And although he's not great at it he's improved a lot. He has the potential to be a good scorer - but he also needs to make his teammates better as well as play better defense.
As mentioned many times prior by me and others, Burke fools us all the time: we think he's turned the corner and then he plays like crap - then he plays well and is responsible for a win. He's like the J.R. Smith of point guards.
I think Burke has a higher ceiling than we saw last season - he just needs to be consistent and improve.
As mentioned many times prior by me and others, Burke fools us all the time: we think he's turned the corner and then he plays like crap - then he plays well and is responsible for a win. He's like the J.R. Smith of point guards.
I think Burke has a higher ceiling than we saw last season - he just needs to be consistent and improve.
Ellipse
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Any player taking more than a dozen shots a game will always have the potential to be a good scorer. The problem with Trey is that he simply can't stop shooting when his shots aren't dropping. I'm beginning to think that he needs a psychiatrist more than a coach.
Good point. I should have used a word like 'reliable' or 'efficient' instead of 'good'.
Stifle Tower
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One play typified Burke last night. He had the ball for the ENTIRE shot clock. And it wasn't at the end of a quarter. He brought the ball across midcourt and simply kept dribbling while others were setting screens and making cuts. Never looked ONCE to pass the ball. And, of course, he was forced to launch up a bad shot as the clock was running out.
One of my funniest moments coaching 8-yr olds was having to yell "PASS THE BALL" once as one of my girls got that "deer in the headlights" look and just kept dribbling from side to side outside the 3 pt. line. But we're talking about some one with 2 years of college and almost 2 years of NBA experience. Not ONE player will be sad to see Trey go. I'm sure they get tired of trying to run the offense when they know that 75% of the time they won't be getting the ball.
Sexual Favors
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I think we'll see another good driving game from Trey tonight. Denver is rejuvenated, but they still aren't a great team. Even if his improved driving is just the product of lesser competition, the boost to his confidence will be real. If he is always going to be a player who has a lot of FGA's, I'd prefer them to be efficient ones that help the team. If Trey, and all his physical limitations, can succeed at penetrating, it should be inspiration for Dante to attempt it with more ferocity.
