nixluva wrote:
Even in SL and Pre Season the kids seemed to look much better running the system. Also they actually try to run which is also part of the Triangle but people don't realize that you can run and get easy points. It's only half court if the defense is back and you have no advantages.
I agree. IMO, the kids have no baggage and are willing to learn and will do anything to stick in the NBA. The Vets, like JR, Stat,Calderon and Melo are too stuck in the way they are used to playing the game. For me, that alone is why NY struggles even with Melo there. I think the offense can actually create open looks if they run it right. How many open jumpers does JaSmith get!? Imagine if Carmelo was getting them? or Stat?
The vet guys are not adapting and that is why the team has struggled so much. Explain to me how a undrafted player like Galloway can come in and look so good? IMO, it is simply because he is trying to play the system and he is flat out trying anything to help the team (did you see him defend Harden? Never gave him an easy look!, Never!). IF all players, Yes, Melo and Stat too, had that attitiude, then no way this team is 5-34.
Just my $.02