jivelikenice wrote:Crawford isn't in a slump. He's pouting...him and Wittman are butting heads and instead of figuring out how to get out of the doghouse, he makes the situation worse by hoisting up terrible shots and running three pointers. Should he have been in Wittman's doghouse? Not based on what I've seen on the court. Something has to have occurred behind the scenes. His shot selection is bad, but it always has been and its their own fault for giving him the absolute green light as he broke into the NBA.
I don't feel sorry for either side. Crawford has a history of this(remember last yr when he was taking embarassingly long 3 pointers in Atlanta because he was mad that Nick was starting).....just a poorly handled situation by all parties.
Not sure exactly what Crawford has done so wrong but I can tell you a ton of things he has done right.
He shot to much and had questionable shots no different then any scorer does when on a team that can't score. If it wasn't for Crawford they wouldn't have had anything most nights. He was the only player on the team that could actually create a shot. He has been the best young talent on the team all year. Actually, he has been the best talent on the team period most the year. And if we are talking about questionable shots, Wall has had plenty. Gil did it all the time. Specially his first year when the team had no scoring options and even well beyond that when they did. Hell, Kevin S does it all the time. I don't see him getting hosed like Crawford. What makes him so different ? And Kevin leaves a lot to be desired lots of game. Where is his rebounding. Where is the strong picks. Kevin has taken way more quick shots then Crawford this year.
I would argue Crawford has done everything the team needed to the best of his abilities and those abilities include a couple of triple doubles. Not something the average player pulls off even once in their career let alone several time in 2.5 years as a part time starter.
He started when they needed it. He went to back up SG. He played back up PG. He played starting PG. He even backed up lesser players and he never made a peep. He rebounds and he dishes out assists. He isn't a selfish player. He always dishes it to the trailer on a fast break. He is no Larry Hughes 1 on 4 or Nick1on5. And for his shortcomings, he had gotten better year after year. Actually a player on this team that has developed. And what does he get for that. Treated like an after thought.
And he has been a steady positive voice in the locker room even through all the suck. He never pointed fingers. He always manned up to his part. He never complained when he got yanked around. No. He said every game is a blessing. He has nothing to complain about.
Where does the dis come from? Because he has big balls and wears Steez shades. Because he is unshakably confident. These are bad things ?
If Randy has a problem with Crawford then I have a problem with Randy. F Randy. I think Crawford has done a better job doing his job then Randy has doing his. And you know what. I bet Crawford adjusts again and does well in whatever new role they have for him. You know why. Because he actually has talent. More then I can say about Randy so far.
He is signed through 2014. He has nothing but time to continue to develop his game and that is how he will approach it. He has already played at 3 roles on the team well, if they went him to develop into a 4th, he will. He is slowly developing into a valuable multidimensional play can fit on lots of teams. Specially when he makes this last adaption. He isn't going to say anything. But one day, when the time is right and the advantage turns to his favor, he is going to most likely back hand them with it. And I wouldn't blame him one bit.
For now, sit back and watch him adjust his game again.