NippySudz wrote:TrueLAfan wrote:QRich3 wrote:Yeah and Doc is notorious for always prioritizing rest over practice, which with our stars health prospects, I'm all for.
But yeah, I agree with Nippy, we're running very simple stuff because the guys are still not familiarized with each other and the system. At the start of the season, before George came back, we were running pick up basketball type of offense, just set a pìck for Kawhi or Lou and see what happens after it. Once Doc starts implementing more complex stuff they're gonna thrive, he excels at getting shooters open and we have too many of them.
I wouldn't worry more than necessary about Kawhi's health, even with the health problems he has now, he's one of the most impactful players in the league. He's slower but he's stronger and smarter than he used to, and he's learnt how to get to his spots (on both ends) without the need of being explosive. As long as he can move like this, we'll be fine. The only worry is that it worsens noticeably.
I think the whole team is suffering from lack of familiarity and lack of true PG. Without the familiarity and with three (four if you count Trezz) big time scorers, it’s hard to figure out offball movement and position when other big scorers are alongside you. That movement is part of why Kawhi’s shooting is little off right now, IMO. All of this would be less of a problem if we had a real, pass first, playmaker—but we don’t. That also means simpler offensive schemes at first; no true primary ballhandler. It’s going to take on court time—at least until the break, IMO—for players to get really familiar with each other’s strengths and capabilities.
I do agree with that. We saw a glimpse of what true playmaking could look like for this team against the atlanta hawks when Mann started. Not saying Mann is there or will ever be there, but that game he was excellent. Plus 45. The offense was zooming like crazy. High octane offense. Just think of the offense we would have if the clippers had a true playmaking PG. A ball dominant pg isn't needed, but just having an efficient one would do wonders. Think kyle lowry, george hill, goran dragic. Dragic is coming off the bench for the heat and is averaging 5 asts per game.
But I'm willing to give doc some benefit of the doubt and allowing them to practice and find a rhythm before concluding anything about the offense.
I've been hoping Mann gets more minutes as well. He's still very raw, and makes bad turnovers, but playing 5 minutes isn't going to get him in any sort of rhythm. When he does get extended minutes, I like his aggressiveness and his passing is decent, obviously not as good as Lou, but Lou's primary role is to get buckets... I wonder if he can get some time in the G-Leauge. I see some potential with him. Jerome, I'm still not convinced. He's not really a playmaker, more of a 3&D guy. And once Shamet returns, I don't see any minutes for him, since he's kind of like a poor man's version of Shamet, with maybe better defense but worse offense.
