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But then you lose the essence of what "playmaking" truly is. I get that it's easier for the casual fan to ignore off-ball contributions with...
Traditionally, yes, but Curry is the GOAT shooter, and there's never been anyone who commands attention like he does without the ball. If you...
He does get double teamed off-ball....just not in the way you're thinking. Imagine this. Draymond Green stands at the top of the key with the...
Given the number of Nets who are shooting incredibly this season, is Joe Harris drawing many double-teams off ball? If so, I haven't noticed it.
Yes......were you not aware of this?
Obviously yes. There's a reason that his off-ball movement disrupts the defense so much.
Being able to draw a double-team off-ball IS making a play for your teammate. And comparing Harden's off-ball gravity to Curry's is laughable.
Harden's off-ball gravity pales in comparison to Curry's. I knew you were a Harden fan, but wow.
Squint hard enough? You don't think the ability to draw double teams off-ball is a form of playmaking?
That's my point. You're conflating playmaking and assists. Does Harden draw doubles when he doesn't have the ball? I know Harden is an elite...
Drawing double-teams is a form of playmaking. Even though it doesn't show up in the box score, that's manufacturing offense.
Most people have an outdated idea of "playmaking" and only look at assists.
Absolutely. It's not like Curry's playmaking has been the engine for 3 rings and 5 consecutive finals appearances, right?
I do think Curry's playmaking is more effective than Harden's.
Again, do you consider Curry's off-ball gravity to be "playmaking"? It's a yes/no question.
It's possible to negatively impact a team without being a bad person. The Rockets gave Harden too much influence to the detriment of the team....
Do you consider Curry's off-ball gravity to be "playmaking"?
It depends on how you define "playmaker". I view "playmaker" as the guy who creates the defensive breakdown. To me, Curry's "playmaking"...
Because in a different city, Harden wouldn't have nearly the clout/influence that he had in Houston. If you believed that Harden's cancerous...
So to you, it's essentially a "toss-up", right?
