Reason why Brook is taking jumpshots

crazykidd2k6 · Post #1 » by **crazykidd2k6** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:58 am

With some of his best outside shooters in street clothes, Lawrence Frank has sent Brook Lopez out to the perimeter. Now, the question is he going too far too often? Lopez would like to get closer but his coach would like to have him spread the floor. “We were having a hard time scoring, so the thing is you just want a balance between paint shots and jumpers,” Frank said.

This is from Netsdaily. Frank is an Idiot

vincecarter4pres · Post #2 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:01 am

He should be sealing his man within 6 feet of the goal...

BigWil17 · Post #3 » by **BigWil17** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:43 pm

Wow, and I thought Brook was just settling due to frustration or something.
Wow. Just..... Wow

Joel Embust · Post #4 » by **Joel Embust** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:05 pm

And it's hurting my fantasy team's FG%. Thanks Frank!

S.I.C. GM · Post #5 » by **S.I.C. GM** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:13 pm

crazykidd2k6 wrote:
With some of his best outside shooters in street clothes, Lawrence Frank has sent Brook Lopez out to the perimeter. Now, the question is he going too far too often? Lopez would like to get closer but his coach would like to have him spread the floor. “We were having a hard time scoring, so the thing is you just want a balance between paint shots and jumpers,” Frank said.

This is from Netsdaily. Frank is an Idiot

You seem surprised.

I guess Frank reverts back to his old self. Didnt Frank learn from Yi? LOL!!!!!

This stuff is so funny. LOL!!!!!!

brook_11 · Post #6 » by **brook_11** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:26 pm

Yes, Frank is an idiot.

Talentfull · Post #7 » by **Talentfull** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:34 pm

Heh, I figured Frank was probably sticking him out on the perimeter in order to clear up the post a bit but meh hasn't been all that effective considering he's been missing most of them!

crazykidd2k6 · Post #8 » by **crazykidd2k6** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:47 pm

I really don't understand this logic at all... Who is he spreading the ball to if Lopez is outside? Trenton Hassell? Is it to Get rid the Bigs downlow? cuz that would never going to happen just because they will still rotate in for help. And if the bigs rotate in it will be hard to swing out to give it to Lopez. Also Lopez don't make 90% of his shots outside so its still bad.

vincecarter4pres · Post #9 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:17 pm

Frank's got to go!

Jersey Generals · Post #10 » by **Jersey Generals** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:11 pm

I thought that was obvious when Carter said after the Orlando game that Brook was "playing the four." He might be guarding the five, but don't kid yourself, he's been playing the four for a few games now.

Preludepunk27 · Post #11 » by **Preludepunk27** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:18 pm

They want to extend his range Big Z style. Zydrunas is the man!

SOUP · Post #12 » by **SOUP** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:25 pm

Brook does have mean jumper though. He´s a great FT shooter for a big though, and he would benefit more getting to the line, and by doing that he needs to be in the low post! Cmon Frank!

TheGrowth · Post #13 » by **TheGrowth** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:53 pm

It makes sense because there arent shooters on team right now

S.I.C. GM · Post #14 » by **S.I.C. GM** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:01 pm

Sorry Growth it doesnt make any sense.

The guy is our low post offensive option. Remember he tried to pull this off with Yi. THAT DIDNT WORK EITHER!!!!!

FIRE FREAKEN FRANK FINALLY!!!!!!!

Jersey Generals · Post #15 » by **Jersey Generals** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:17 pm

S.I.C. GM wrote:FIRE FREAKEN FRANK FINALLY!!!!!!!

I prefer the slogan: Let Lawrence Leave...it sounds better.

Anyone with me? Anyone?

vincecarter4pres · Post #16 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:13 am

Jersey Generals wrote:
S.I.C. GM wrote:FIRE FREAKEN FRANK FINALLY!!!!!!!

I prefer the slogan: Let Lawrence Leave...it sounds better.

Anyone with me? Anyone?

How bout...
Frank you ain't gotta go home, but you got to get the **** outta here!

lurkingobeiscity · Post #17 » by **lurkingobeiscity** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:19 am

Lopez has been moved out for multiple reasons, all having to do with his teamates:

A high screen and roll starts higher now with Alston instead of Harris.

CDR, T Willliams and Hassel can't shoot the 3 and the team can't do a traditional post up because the defense will simply sag off the shooters (this is what was happening to Lopez before the offensive adjustment).

No one on this team knows how to throw an entry pass to Brook in the post.

I don't have a problem with Brook playing further out with the players we have now. He has the jumper for it. He is only missing shots because he is obviously tired and he's fading instead of going straight up. Unless Lee, Simmons, Hayes and Dooling all return and start shooting the 3 we need to make a trade for a 3pt specialist or risk hindering Brook's development.