Post#334 » by MrBigShot » Sat Dec 14, 2013 7:07 pm
Look, I'll be the first to tell you that Moose needs to be more consistent. And he needs to start shooting (and improving) his mid range jumper.
But, I also recognize that a HUGE part of the reason his stats are down are due to Smith & Jennings. Moose is shooting above 50% on the season, and getting to the line. He needs more shots. Jennings is taking 15.6 FGA per game, most on the team. Smith is 2nd with 14 FGA. That HAS TO CHANGE. I'm ok with Jennings has been solid for the most part, but I'd rather see him taking closer to 11-12 shot attempts and get his assists up to >8. Smith is not a particularly great offensive player to begin with. At SF, he is a truly truly awful offensive player. As in, Rudy Gay awful. (look at the stats)
Fun fact: Andre Drummond averages more field goal attempts made than Smith (6 to 5.4) despite the fact that he averages 4.5 less ATTEMPTS. Drummond has shown very good progress early on. He's shown a very fundamental looking hook shot, improved his FT as the season has gone on, and his footwork is SO much better than last year. He's dunking more as well; he's had dunks this year that would've been soft layup attempts last year.
There is -no reason- Andre Drummond should be averaging single digit field goal attempts. We need less shots from Smith & Jennings, and more from Monroe/Drummond. Take 6-7 of the shot attempts from Jennings/Smith and give them to Dre/Monroe/Stuckey and we will be a much better team.
"They say you miss 100% of the shots you take" - Mike James