DeBlazerRiddem wrote:monopoman wrote:DeBlazerRiddem wrote:Good to have a "get back on track" game after a couple heartbreaking losses. Simons, man has he ever met a shot he doesn't like? Glad to finally see a couple go down (first made 3 of the season, currently 1/12) but he has no problem getting his shot off and is not shy about pulling the trigger.
His form looks solid I think he has the tools to be a hell of a scorer in this league. He just needs more consistency and a chance to prove himself more like most young guys. I also think it's typical for a player like him to press when on the court, the coach gives him such few chances that when he gets out there he wants to show what he can do. It's not like Damian or Layman for instance needs to prove to the coach that he needs playtime.
Oh yeah, as I keep saying, unlike many NBA players he actually seems to have zero problem getting his shot off at this level of competition. Almost the opposite, he is so quick pulling up and getting into form it basically lets him take whatever shot he wants. With his first step and handles the defenders best bet at this point is hoping he keeps missing his jump shots.
If and when he has a game where everything is falling for him he will be dangerous. The confidence is absolutely there, I agree with time and reps he could get there. I do however want to see a little more point guard action from him, use his speed to move the defense and find opportunities for others. I don't want another CJ situation.
However, speaking of CJ, and I don't know if the numbers bear this out, but since his TD game he has looked better at finding teammates in the flow of offense. To be honest I remember talking mad smack about him the day before that game and have thus been kind of keeping an eye on it since.
Maybe CJ was reading the forums and realizing that everyone was calling him a black hole. I mean it was all over any Blazer forum for a while, I bet a good chunk of the NBA players do read some of the stuff we post.
