Thats crazy. Those numbers are way better then I woulda thought. It does not feel like he shot over 40% from 3 last month. Like not even close. Where do you find those monthly number? Not saying your lying Im just wondering. I do agree with alot of what you said here. I agree that Cole still has the ability to get better but why don't you feel that Suggs can? Why do you acknowledge that Cole can get better but it feels like you don't think Suggs canpepe1991 wrote:Knightro wrote:I wouldn't even have that much of a problem with Cole's disgusting selfishness (ok I'm lying, I still would) if he was actually, you know, good at scoring. Hell if he was good at anything.
Look at Suggs. That guy is struggling *horribly* with his 3PT shooting right now, but he at least contributes positively on the defensive end, as a passer and he's figured out how to score inside the arc. shooting .491 from 2PT and averaging 3.7 FTA since he returned from the thumb injury. His passing/creation for others has also upticked positively since the injury (3.6 AST/3.2 TOV pre thumb compared to 5.2 AST/3.0 TOV post thumb).
Cole really does nothing. Can't make shots. Can't defend. Can't pass.
ughm.. Cole splits in February:
16,5 ppg
5 apg
5 rpg
2,8 turnovers
41,2 FG
42,3% for 3
92% FTs
54,5% TS.
That's actually solid.
Problem with Cole is that he does not know how to pick up his spots. Again, that's back to college issues and me "sh**ing" on him during rookie year where everybody was up in arms with typical " leave him alone he is rookie" BS.
Cole is same player he was at highschool, college, rookie year and now in second year. His delusional confidence is his strenght and his biggest downfall. People last year cheered him for being same player he has always been. He did not change. Perception around him changed.
Basically mini Westbrook scenario. In 2016 people called Durant quitter, in 2017 people called Oladipo trash, in 2018 George & Melo were media whooping boys, in 2019 George was called quitter, in 2020 Harden was quitter, in 2021 Beal was "not that good" and now finally ,7 years later, until he is finally paired with media darling, people and media changed narrative about him and for first time in a decade can see through empty stats.
Cole will be Cole .He will eat masssive usage rate and take awful shots. Cole will also get better at basketball over time maybe to the point where is legit solid starter ( if not more ) because his inner drive is undeniable.
You knew what was going to happen when you made roster without serious backup plan last year when he was promoted to starter ( without backup! ). We knew what was going to happen when you meet delusional confidence with coach without authority. We knew what was going to happen when there is no leadership . He will take over. This is suprise to nobody.
Cole can be your walmart Lamelo Ball type of player if you have somebody to guide him into that direction. But on team where he has 20 shots to take every night, without any serious consequences, wtf did people expected him to be but must worst version of himself -even notorious chucker. It's not like other guard ( who i said i wont' talk about until 2023 ) isn't turning into same player. He took 30 threes in last 6 games alone. Made 3. How about imply same opinion on him? Don't shoot if you can't hit anything?
But he plays defense... so that's excuse ? Why? Defensive side of a ball and offensive are two independent variables. If you play defense that does not give you green light for offense, and other way around.
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