Offence is VERY flawed, why? Seldom ball movement. Which is almost opposite to last season's play.
I think the huge reason for the decrease in ball movement, is that DeRozan is the focal point offensively. As much as everyone knows that I love him, he is not a number one guy on a team like this. There shouldn't be a number one guy, but a number one option. Look to post it on the inside, whether that means establishing JV much more than he's been used, and or forcing DeRozan into the post rather than handling it (which he seems to have done much more of this season).
I haven't been happy with how little this team looks off the roller in pick-&-roll situations, and haven't been trying to push it as much, ore throw it into the post. Sure, the turnover numbers are nice, but let's be honest, the Raptors are playing safe, and I personally don't believe that's the way to go. Iso ball can be low-turnover basketball, but it's never been effective unless Durant/James/Anthony/Bryant are on your team - hell even than it's not effective (i.e. Kobe Bryant all time leader in missed field goals).
I wish the team would start playing like one, Ross is shooting well from outside, JV, when getting touches, looks like an all-star, Amir when getting the hit off the screen, finishes nearly all the time, and DeRozan backing into the post, driving to the rim, and running off those curls truly makes him the all-star he is. People just aren't moving, and as much as I don't want to blame that on anyone, that sits on the shoulders of the coach and the point guard.
I think the huge reason for the decrease in ball movement, is that DeRozan is the focal point offensively. As much as everyone knows that I love him, he is not a number one guy on a team like this. There shouldn't be a number one guy, but a number one option. Look to post it on the inside, whether that means establishing JV much more than he's been used, and or forcing DeRozan into the post rather than handling it (which he seems to have done much more of this season).
I haven't been happy with how little this team looks off the roller in pick-&-roll situations, and haven't been trying to push it as much, ore throw it into the post. Sure, the turnover numbers are nice, but let's be honest, the Raptors are playing safe, and I personally don't believe that's the way to go. Iso ball can be low-turnover basketball, but it's never been effective unless Durant/James/Anthony/Bryant are on your team - hell even than it's not effective (i.e. Kobe Bryant all time leader in missed field goals).
I wish the team would start playing like one, Ross is shooting well from outside, JV, when getting touches, looks like an all-star, Amir when getting the hit off the screen, finishes nearly all the time, and DeRozan backing into the post, driving to the rim, and running off those curls truly makes him the all-star he is. People just aren't moving, and as much as I don't want to blame that on anyone, that sits on the shoulders of the coach and the point guard.
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