11-12-2019, 07:22 AM
Maybe it is time to try a different approach. Everyone expected him to be the 2nd option from day one but it is obvious that he cannot fill that role right now. Reduce is role on offense and let him focus on spot up shooting and defense. That obviously requires someone else to step up and take over but I think it would be benefical for the team if Brunson, Wright and Curry all share the scoring load and attempt to increase their volume. No more ellbow isos or postups for KP until he gets his rhythm and confidence back. Give him time and graduallly add to his responsibilities.
The most important thing for him right now is to improve his inside scoring. And I don´t mean postups or drives. Simple rim rolling, cuts and putbacks.
He refuses to roll to the rim and it makes the Mavs offense predictable and can hurt the spacing. Opponents know that he is not a thread at the rim and simply switch the pick and roll. With KP not being able to take advantage of smaller defenders like Ntilikina, Brown, Tatum or Smart teams will happily continue with this scheme if KP does not start to keep the defense honest with an occasional roll to the rim.
He also needs to work on his screens. He won´t be a Steven Adams like brickwall but that´s not necessary for efficient screens if you know angles. Best examples would be oldman Duncan and Dirk. One of those guys is only one call away.
The most important thing for him right now is to improve his inside scoring. And I don´t mean postups or drives. Simple rim rolling, cuts and putbacks.
He refuses to roll to the rim and it makes the Mavs offense predictable and can hurt the spacing. Opponents know that he is not a thread at the rim and simply switch the pick and roll. With KP not being able to take advantage of smaller defenders like Ntilikina, Brown, Tatum or Smart teams will happily continue with this scheme if KP does not start to keep the defense honest with an occasional roll to the rim.
He also needs to work on his screens. He won´t be a Steven Adams like brickwall but that´s not necessary for efficient screens if you know angles. Best examples would be oldman Duncan and Dirk. One of those guys is only one call away.