(04-07-2022, 02:25 PM)fifteenth Wrote: passing, screen setting, anchoring the system...imhoSee, I think passing is contagious, as soon as Kidd joined the Mavs title team, I used to be amazed at how many times JET (and others, but JET especially) started passing, esp. when he had the ball on a fast break which was almost never the case before. I think screen setting is a taught thing to a willing to sacrifice for the team hard worker. I 've seen Maxi set the same 2-3 screens in 1 play as well when he's the lone big on the court. Anchoring the system is a huge part, and I think could take a year (good defenders coming in would take less, IMO) and a level of confidence to attain, so I'm with you there.
Moses is an off the charts willing, hard worker but don't know that he'll ever learn to do what DP can do.
As far as Moses, Powell wasn't much when he came here either. As long as the hard work and willingness is there, and patience from the team, it's hard to imagine many guys would not get there. I think usually one, two or all three of those things goes away too often for these guys and teams for various reasons. I think all 3 of our home grown guys are a testament to this line of thought.