Any big that doesn't box out should have their *** sat.
Why Can't Gordon Hayward Rebound?
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Any big that doesn't box out should have their *** sat.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
My rule is you always go in hard, no exceptions. Been doing that my whole life and I haven't had any complaints. Only thing that's going to stop me is old age. But the little blue pill may, ummm, extend my effective years as a playa.
JimLes
Well-Known Member
You're missing my point completely. Giving support on the board and helping out with rebounding does NOT mean that you actually have to get rebounds. Once again, it's a team thing. If Hayward needs to contribute more in that sense, then he should do it by keeping his man off the boards. If our bigs are not boxing out their guys, then having Hayward barge into the paint to try and get rebounds won't do much at all.
If one player consistently fails to box out his man, the whole system fails. You can't fix it through the other four. You fix it through the guy who is the problem. And I really don't think Hayward is the problem right now.
Also, why doesn't Hayward take wide open layups/reverse layups/shots in the paint? Instead passing the ball out to our poor 3 point shooting troupe of wings?
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
In Gordo's defense, his assists and rebounds are both up this season. Maybe his shooting slump is causing him to pass up some open looks.
TheSilencer1313
Well-Known Member
I think Hayward is coming along just fine.
It may be that he has to adjust his shot a bit, since he obviously put some muscle on during the summer.
I remember when I was really pushing weights at about his age, I also had a hard time with my shot for awhile.
It may be that he has to adjust his shot a bit, since he obviously put some muscle on during the summer.
I remember when I was really pushing weights at about his age, I also had a hard time with my shot for awhile.
That 10% drop from 10% can be killer for an extended period of time.
