Why is Carlos Delfino so inconsistent?

silverhill27 · Post #1 » by **silverhill27** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:51 am

Carlos Delfino is the definition of streaky shooter. All you need to look is at his game log.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/372 ... IuQ96kvLYF

In January he has had 4 scoreless games along with 4 games of 15 plus.

I think a good strategy would be to run a play for Delfino when he first comes off the bench to get his confidence up, otherwise it's going to be a long night.

Live Free · Post #2 » by **Live Free** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:54 am

sometimes he's on, sometimes he's off, thats life.. as long as he isn't missin his defensive assignments and is workin hard for rebounds and loose balls he'll be fine

Uros Slowcar · Post #3 » by **Uros Slowcar** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:54 am

Carlos and Andrea are the most streaky players on this team.

The Notic · Post #4 » by **The Notic** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:55 am

There's a reason he only fetched 2 2nd rounders. Guys like him are a dime a dozen this league: Semi-athletic wing players with above average defense with inconsistent offensive games. Every team has like 1 of him.

It's dishonest to expect consistent offensive showings from a guy like Delfino this far into his career.

J Dilla · Post #5 » by **J Dilla** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:55 am

I wouldnt expect too much from a bench player. Most of them are inconsistent anyway.

Joga_Bonito · Post #6 » by **Joga_Bonito** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:01 am

He's Mopete's replacement ain't he? That's why he's inconsistent!

Shak23 · Post #7 » by **Shak23** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:02 am

because he's not very good

kcthekid · Post #8 » by **kcthekid** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:04 am

he has good intentions, but tries to do too much at time
and thats a flaw in his game...

Spragga · Post #9 » by **Spragga** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:07 am

2nd worst shot selection on the team with dmart being 1st. Some of the shots he takes are absolutely disgusting

MikeM · Post #10 » by **MikeM** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:09 am

Because he forces shots since Calderon doesn't get anyone open looks (Calderon's only weakness other than defense) and Mitchell has absolutely no idea how to design any semblance of an offensive play.

18 Parkerville · Post #11 » by **18 Parkerville** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:11 am

because he's carlos chuckfino.

Darrick Martin · Post #12 » by **Darrick Martin** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:43 am

MikeM wrote:Because he forces shots since Calderon doesn't get anyone open looks (Calderon's only weakness other than defense) and Mitchell has absolutely no idea how to design any semblance of an offensive play.

Word, thats why we need TJ back, he is the perfect complement for our team structure full of shooters. He is able to easily drive and kick it to the open man. Whereas Calderon is the king of pick and rolls which he does so effectively with Bosh.

Regarding Delfino, we had to find someone to fill in the void left by Morris Peterson.

Sai Young · Post #13 » by **Sai Young** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:43 am

HA! WUZ HERE

The Notic · Post #14 » by **The Notic** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:44 am

Sai Young wrote:HA! WUZ HERE

lol. are you trying to get banned?

peteyjones13 · Post #15 » by **peteyjones13** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:44 am

look at his stats, he's not a good shooter. Seriously take a look at his year to year stats, and year to year shooting percentage. He's an extremely inconsistent shooter, that's why when he misses a shot or 2, we have to realize it's not his night, and give the bulk of the minute to Kapono instead of Delfino

jaymeister15 · Post #16 » by **jaymeister15** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:10 am

MikeM wrote:Because he forces shots since Calderon doesn't get anyone open looks (Calderon's only weakness other than defense) and Mitchell has absolutely no idea how to design any semblance of an offensive play.

Was it Mitchell's fault he was just as inconsistent in Detroit?

The guy is a streaky shooter with major shot selection problems. He takes the same shots regardless of whether he is on fire or ice cold.

No other player in the Raptors lineup takes as many bad shots as he does, so how come it's Mitchell's fault? Sam isn't perfect, but you seem to want to find a way to blame him for everything that's wrong with this team.

Mack11 · Post #17 » by **Mack11** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:13 am

He'd be starting if he was consistent. He should really stop shooting those random WTF 3's and take it to the hole more.

Post #18 » by **TheDoctor** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:21 am

I think his shot selection is part of it - but the major reason is his poor shot mechanics. His kind of shot, with your weight on your heels or jumping backward is prone to being extremely streaky. Good mechanics make for less cold streaks.

And he needs to mix up his shot selection too, and go to the basket if he misses his first shot or two. But that should be a rule for everyone but Kapono. Kapono should just keep shooting - quickly - anytime he gets the ball in good shot position. But today he was caught a few times not shot-ready.

Argh.

yellowknifer · Post #19 » by **yellowknifer** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:48 am

kcthekid wrote:he has good intentions, but tries to do too much at time
and thats a flaw in his game...

He takes a lot of bad shots, I agree.

If he got control of this part of his game he would be starting for us, I have no doubt.

The Letter V · Post #20 » by **The Letter V** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:59 am

That hitch at the top of his jumper is ugly. Delfino needs Dave Hopla; ditto Moon, Bargnani.

We should let him roam in the offense rather than stand behind the 3 point line, because I think he is exceptional at moving without the ball. He is much more of a slasher than a shooter, and we should start using him more effectively.