You're so right Jeff. I would love for Rudy to say before a game once,(just to see what happens) say 'ok no three-point shots guys , the first person to take one is coming to the bench. I mean what the hell would the guys do then? Would they stand behind the three-point line? You see I've kinda got it figured out. The area below the three-point line and the area just above the paint is 'no mans land' to these guys. They become afraid and very hesitant in this area; This area triggers alot of shots that are short armed. But this mid-range area though is the most hospitable and inviting part of the court for a shooter. Sacremento is doing what they're doing because they're so smart at recognizing high percantage shooting areas. Mobley is pretty good at this though, not as consistentley as I'd like, but anyhow it'd be a nice thing for his teamates to imitate.
OK... I can agree that guys have to hit the open shot... But what is your definition of an opwn shot, with the way this team is playing. I mean with guards dribbling the ball with only 6 seconds are less on the clock is not considered a great open shot. If this team played as a TEAM and not as individuals then I am really sure there confidence and there shooting percentage would go up. Once the point guard understands that it is his job to get everyone involved not just a couple of people than you would see a lot of open shots. When the guards understand to push the ball down the court before the defense can get set then you would see some open shots. As of right now none of these things are happening. Every once in a while you might see a flash of the guards pushing the ball and getting everyone involved; but this has to happen more often. But then again it is the coach's job to make sure this is happening... If not then get the people in here who will make it happen.
An open shot is a shot opportunity by a man who is temporarily unguarded. Ball movement will get you that, and in the games I've seen we've had our looks. There has been some ball hogging, but they're getting looks, too. The shots just aren't falling. Yes, Moochie dribbles the ball too much, but is that the cause of or a result of the problem of hitting the open shots? These guys are all shooting sh*t, and no one trusts each other to knock the shot down, so they're looking for their own opportunities. When people start making their open shots, I expect they'll start trusting each other more and move the ball better. Would you pass it to Rice or Griffin (or anyone except Cat) right now if you were the PG? I wouldn't. They're going to miss.
