franco12 wrote:martin wrote:franco12 wrote:I don't know where the blame lies, but what exactly is the front office doing at this point? There are a lot of numbers that don't point to growth.Yes, he is young still, but I want the coach putting him in more places where he can succeed. This seems to be too much sink or swim.
There are also a lot of numbers that point to KP's growth.
What are your expectations for a 3rd year guy who just became the focal point of the team?
he has too many games where he has shot poorly. He is rushing shots. Can't pass out of a double team. Too many bad shots.
Look - there was the article about how Porzingis' problem was he can shoot over people.
He is being left out there too long. He was tired earlier in the season - his words, not mine! And he probably still is tired.
He should be shooting at a higher percentage all across the board. He is simply too good a shooter- or, maybe he isn't?
I get that we're leaning on him more- but we also are supposed to have a team system.
Jeff has to put him in better situations and do something to develop his ability/willingness to pass out of the double teams he is now seeing. There is no excuse for KP not to be a better passer- he is 7'3" and should see over everyone.
Let me ask you- what was November? He looked unstoppable. What's happened since? Yea, teams adjusted. Where is our adjustment? And why haven't we seen that player again- even for an in game pf 10 minutes? Maybe I've missed that.
BTW, just read an article last week where Kerr said the whole GSW team was tired. It happens.
In regards to your November question, KP was unstoppable, and for me that is KP's future. Teams have adjusted and KP and the Knicks as a whole have not, plan and simple. Teams know they can key off of and double KP.... and no one else on the Knicks can burn defenses when it is happening. Whether that is a team thing, a KP bad passing thing, a talent thing, a coaching thing, it's happening.
For me, that's part of the growth factor. Last year KP could not post guards, this year he eats them up and draws fouls (still far from perfect). This year he is seeing double teams and has lots and lots of trouble; next year it will get better. You have to see them first, adjust and practice adjusting to it as a player, a team and a coaching staff.