I didn't like how Chandler was attacked...
He was the most consistent player for us throughout the year and is a big reason why we have improved to becoming a good defensive team as the anchor.
Tyson is a true respectable leader on the floor, sets great examples for our rookies/yoots, great work ethic, and is the heart/soul of the team with Iman Shumpert.
I think it is in our best interest to add 2way players that can continue the defensive intensity and compliment what Iman and Chandler already provides.
He does need to work on his offensive game and he already joined the Olajuwon's camp as a trainer to improve his game.
We have to give him credit for what he has done to our franchise, recognizing what his weaknesses are, taking initiative and doing something about it by continuing to develop skills.
It isn't about STATS, something Melo has to understand as well.
That was exactly why he played the way he did, because he didn't want to hear it from the analyst, reporters, media, and fans.
We cannot reward him for taking bad selection on shots, even if he hits them.
BUT I do not fault him because I don't ever think we had a a legit chance, especially when Iman was out, and TC had the flu.
However, this isn't something I want to see him do if we had a full lineup that is healthy.
Look at what Lebron and Wade has done since they loss last year to Dallas.
They continued training in the off season, instead of looking to just improve their own games physically, they also looked to improve their mental approach for the team.
Building on chemistry, following a philosophy for easy shots/high % shots, creating defensive identity, they looked to improve the team, and all the players around them.
Lebron and Wade both understood that they must elevate the game of everyone on their team, they decided to NOT shoot the 3point shot because they were too skilled to do that.
They have shooters around them already, they looked to attack the defensive, exploit the mismatches that they would create, and let their teams know that they better be ready to hit the shot, because THEY WILL FIND AND PASS IT TO THEM. Unlike their role players, they could get a 3point shot whenever they wanted, but didn't want to fall in love with it, because they were just too skilled to rely on it, as it is fools gold. Like Jordan telling Kerr, Harper, Armstrong, Paxson, Kukoch, and whoever was open, he learned to trust them and to give them confidence.
I am happy for Melo that he is getting in shape this off season, I hope he follows in the steps of Jordan and Lebron.
He should follow what Lebron/Wade did, make an effort not to NOT TAKE THE 3point shot, take it inside, and passing it out with his shooters get the looks.
He has to learn to trust his team, how and what he an do to elevate their games, how to establish himself with position, drawing double/triple teams, and then to pass it out to them for the wide open shot. Melo has to let them know, that they have to be ready because he will find and reward them.
There is much more than just scoring, take it from the scoring champion for the last couple of years with Durant.
Grunweld MUST add shooters that are 2 way players to space floor so Melo can achieve this.
Amare, I hope he takes himself out of the starting lineup, telling Coach Woodson, that he would embrace the 6th man role if Woodson felt it was best for the team.
He should know now, the advantages he had while playing Center, he has to improve on rebounding, fighting for position, defense, boxing out, and shot blocking to remain doing so.
6/24/2012 4:21 PM