Posted by bigbeast:

Posted by Nalod:

Posted by bigbeast:

QWoods needs to work on his ball handling. Being able to create your own shot or go to wherever you want to go on the court via the dribble is what seperates the elite wing players from the avarage. T-mac, Melo etc are dangerous from anywhere on the court because they can out the ball on the floor and manuever wherever they need to go. Woods has the body to be very good, just needs to work on handle and maybe a little in the post.

Wasn't that the M.O. on Reezy? Needs work and confidence on the jumper and handle?

The tentitive behavior might be the biggest thing he has to overcome.

Lee showed big brass ones last nite!

True, but in addition, Ariza needs to add about 15-20 pounds of muscle to compete with the elite SF on defense.
Qwoods jumper is alot more smoother than Ariza's and seems more natural. Woods is kind of in a touogh spot because he's new to the team so I'm sure he's a little uncomfortable with the playbook aswell as knowing his teamates. Remember, he wasn't here for trainging camp so he probably still feels a little like an outsider. I see him hesitating and passing up shots at times. By Brown putting him into the rotation, and showing confidence in him, I think he'll start to play better and show more confidence in himself. The only problem is, whats going to happen when Q-Rich comes back? I read that brown is going to play Q-Rich more at SF. If thats the case, he could further stunt the growth of Q-Woods. Hopefully, Q-rich is out for a few more games so we can get a better look at Q-Woods.

It's real easy to say that Ariza should add 15-20 lbs more since he has already added that much to his frame in the last couple of seasons, not every player's body can bulk up that much more without the use of steriods, it just doesn't happen that easily. Ariza is still very young, and his skills are lacking in some areas, but he like may other young players that could benefit from being on a team that afford to give him more PT, while not being concerned too much with the W's.
Ariza's present outburst about lack of palying time could lead him to decide not to re-sign with the Knicks after the season and take his services else where, it is too early to tell, but it could be something that Ariza will consider if he doesn't recieve the playing he wishes to get the remainder of the season. It's just my opinion, nothing else.