Something that many of us have noticed the last stretch of games, but KP is starting to pick up some really bad habits when he plays.
Last game against the Bulls, I pointed out how tired he looked when he was not fighting for rebounds, was barely getting up off the floor (had no lift) and was being outhustled and outmuscled in the game.
In the last few games, I noticed that whenever he gets it in the post and decides to drive, he is a turnover waiting to happen. When he puts it on the deck, the double comes and strips the ball from him every time (he has serious tunnel vision).
He often gets switches against guards and can't post them up because they're stronger than him (unacceptable).
Tonight he was missing free throws in the 2nd half (another sign of fatigue).
He has primarily become a 7 foot jump shooter (and takes a lot of bad, contested shots). Will often settle for a deep 3 (easy way out) His shooting % has suffered as a result.
His body language has also been poor (bickering about non calls and not getting back on defense).
He told the media last week that he's tired (leaders do not do this).
I know he's young, and this is the first year of him being the lead guy and focal point of the franchise, but all these signs and bad habits are concerning from a franchise player (and, dare I say, I wonder how much of these bad habits he picked up from Melo last year?)