Infinite Llamas wrote:CharityStripe34 wrote:Infinite Llamas wrote:
Has he really reached new levels of play though? He’s taking about three more shots a game with Middleton out and his stats look very similar to the last three years. His free throws and 3’s still look off…raising those numbers would qualify as a new level
As far as his maturity and "feel for the game" absolutely. We're also spoiled in the last 5-10 years where, thanks to the explosion of offense, guys are putting up historic numbers relatively "easily."
Well that’s good to hear on the “feel”. I felt his game was more robotic in the past but he has made strides these last few years in that regard. I haven’t seen him much this year but it’s nice to see him get less of those silly charge fouls and play more in control with more finesse.
Yeah, 2022 Gianni in comparison with 2019 Gianni is noticeably more patient and cerebral and does not get nearly as rushed or flustered when he gets doubled/tripled. He's always been a good and willing passer, but his anticipatory playmaking has greatly improved even since his first MVP season. Also helps having both roster and coaching continuity for nearly five years. His numbers will level out a bit once Middleton and Connaughton are back in the lineup, but he's been trying his best to get his teammates involved early and "take over" when he feels he needs to (hence his 20 ppg in second halves).
