ezzzp wrote:LacosteM wrote:MagicStarwipe wrote:I know y'all saw that difference in pick & roll defense with Dedmon in instead of Vuc. The reason a lot of us would prefer a defensive center.
And Mario Hezonja looks like he second guesses every single move he makes these days.
Skiles got him playing scared.
Actually, those moments of hesitation you see, that is the development process on display.
Skiles and the coaching staff have Mario thinking: is this good shot or a bad shot? is this a risky defensive play or a good defensive play? is this drive into the paint a good aggressive dive into an open lane or bad aggressive dive into a crowded paint area? is this a good pass or a risky pass? etc.
When you see him glance at the bench, it is not fear - it is Mario seeking guidance - a signal from one of the coaches if that was his mistake or not. Its called in game counsel.
What you currently see is Mario thinking the game and then reacting. That is a key and necessary step that Mario must go through to reach a point where all those decisions and reactions are instinctual.
Scared? Absolutely not. In the process of learning how to be a great two-way player? Yes.
That is one large steaming pile.
Hezonja had a very poor game. He took poor shots. He made bad decisions. That can't possibly be construed as a sign of progress.
Meltdown sequence initiated...
