knicks1248 wrote:martin wrote:knicks1248 wrote:martin wrote:ESOMKnicks wrote:knicks1248 wrote:
We had a better record without Mitch, not to say we were really bad but we improved in pace and 3 point shooting once he was out
Correlation does not prove causation. And cross-sectional variables should not be mixed with time-related variables. And this effect might be time-related. The team might have gotten more comfortable with Thibs's offensive schemes as the season progressed, he figured out each one's optimal role better, people settled into their roles, etc.
Bro this is way over 1248's head, you may need to dumb it down some
No you can try and twist it around to fit your agenda.
The spacing was horrible with Randlw and Mitch last season and it wasn't much better this season. It doesn't take a basketball guru to see that.
Now if we had a triple threat PG like Trae or Kyrie then you can move Randle to the perimeter, but as long has Randle is the primary ball handle, Mitch is not good options.
The only thing mitch cam do is ally oops and dunks...that's not hard to defend
Nah dude, your reasoning makes zero sense.
You know what does? Rose was added to the team just as Mitch went down and that was a major factor in what lead to the pace and 3pt shooting (as well as the other factors mentioned).
Mitch was replaced by Noel in the lineup and Noel is the same player for the most part, so the spacing really didn't change. I don't know what you think last years play has to do with this year's.
Your right Rose is the kind of guard you need with a limited offense Center like Mitch.
You saw the impact he had on Obi( ally hoops,lobs, Pnr), But mitch starts and Rose comes off the bench. So they hardly played together
Like I have been saying from Day 3 of this season, you can't have 2 Centers who can't shoot a lick
Its like having payton being backed up by his clone
And still we exceeded all expectations anyway. So yes, you can. And there are teams still playing that can attest to that. Knicks outside shooing surged as the season went on despite Payton lack of “appreciation”.
Utah had best record this season with Rudy. Try not to quote your inaccuracies. Its not a good look.
As for Payton our Coach reduced his role and rode Rose the last 20 games with great success.
I’m not content with the team, but content Thibs wrung out about what he could from them.
