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[mvossman]

In the 10 games without Luka recently, JB shot the ball 16 times a game while filling the Luka role. Luka shoots it 21 times per game this year. Also while filling the Luka role, JB shot 51%/38%/78%. 

I think it is reasonable to ask Luka to shoot ~17 FGA and to try to get JB up to ~14 FGA.

Luka probably takes a couple more difficult shots than he needs to, but those shots do serve a purpose.  They keep the defense honest and make it easier for him to get to the midrange and rim (or work his way into the heart of the defense for an assist).  I think if you tried to cut down his shots to what would appear to be the perfectly efficient number, he would have a harder time getting to his spots and the end result would be less than hoped for.  It would help if the other guys would take wide open shots when they have them.