(01-24-2021, 07:07 PM)omahen Wrote: But still opponents are leaving Maxi relatively open. His release is slow so closeout is much easier. As I said, Maxi is shooting less than 4 threes per game. Even at 45 % this is just around 5 points per game from threes.
Luka is finding Maxi almost every time he is open. 45% is really great rate offensively. This is why he is not left more open than he is. I dont have the numbers, but I am convinced he is covered on most plays, especially this season. Luka is almost always finding the open guy. If Maxi was left open for more plays, the defense would give up many more points, and Maxis PPG would be much higher.
The effect of importance of having Maxi/DFS/Jrich is well documented experimentally now, by their absence. Need to have these guys back, we are nothing without them. Our defense and shooting are both horrible without them.