Knicks1969 wrote:The problem is for a young wanna be coach like fisher, he is stucked in the 80s
At first, I thought the problem was Fisher......now I think the real problem is Fisher working in Phil's shadow. I think Fisher is trying too hard to coach like Phil, instead of adapting to the roster at hand.
When your mentor, who taught you everything you know about winning championships, gives 14 mil to Lopez, you almost have no choice but to start him. Lopez and O'quinn are 1980's centers....In todays game, they are backup players most of the time, due to the speed of the game, and the offensive challenges to put the ball in the hole.
But I thought Melo was going to hold KP back....when in fact I think it's Lopez thats causing the offensive problems. He's taking up space on the offensive end that should go to at least 5 other players first.....
KP
Melo
AA
Seraphin
KP, Melo, AA are players that score from everywhere on the floor. When Lopez is in the game, this reduces the real estate and minimizes their opportunities. Thats why Lopez usually has nobody to pass it to, because his man sags off, guarding the passing lanes. When any of the 4 guys above have the ball in the post, there are more passing lanes, due to double teams. If no double comes, thats a bucket.
I like Lopez and think he's a needed asset. But it's clear that KP is not a normal rookie and he needs that floor space. It also gives Melo and AA room to operate in the post, where Melo can score over SF's.....
But again, when will Fisher grow some balls and just put the best offensive lineup on the floor for most of the game, and see if that makes a difference. I want to see KP start at center, so he can bring the other big out of the paint....create more space.....and use his quickness against slower centers.
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