ToddTT wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Uptown wrote:Towns had a really good year for us...was 50, 40, 80...3rd team all NBA. His concentration wanes at times and he has lapses in judgement that makes you want to throw your remote through the TV, but this is a trait most players share that are all stars but not hall of fame worthy. I suspect most fans that had a problem with Kat, especially when the trade was announced were Randle fans...
If anyone gets Towns to put more effort on D, fewer dumb fouls, Im guessing it will be KAT's teammates, not his coaches. Not letting him drift mentally, encouraging him to keep his head in the game. He took some flak from the TNT crew over his stupid fouls. What bothered me is that KAT didnt seem all that bothered about it himself.
I remember Dirk's defense wasnt up to snuff back when he was with the Mavs, rarely took it to the rim. But Carlisle got the job, Dirk's D improved, was playing more physical D. Didnt just rely on fall back jumpers.started taking it to the rim more.
I still think KAT's teammates will be the ones to get him to play smarter,but maybe a new coach will also help him play with more focus.
He’ll be 30 in November. I think the most significant changes to his game we can expect will be more nagging injuries.
Dirk was 32-33 when the Mavs won a chip'. Became a more complete player in his 30s. Stoudemire developed a legit post game in his 30s. It was too late to make a difference, but it shows that players can expand their games at any stage in their careers.
Larry Johnson couldnt move like he used to because of chronic back issues. So he became primarily a post up player with the Knicks, instead of trying to take defenders off the dribble. He was surprisingly good at backing down seven footers and pivoting away from his defender.
David Lee used to play "jazzhands defense" with the Knicks. With GS he learned to play respectable D, and it helped them win the first chip' of their dynasty.
Players can improve or modify their games, starts with determination.
