THE CRUCIFIX: Cato: Wood isn't thrilled w/ his role...Will depart in the summer

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Wouldn't getting an assist negatively effect one's usage?

Obviously you can't get an assist and use the possession yourself, since the usage goes to the person who ended the possession (took the shot, or the FT, or committed the turnover). Usage is not a measurement of ball dominance (although high usage and high amount of ball dominance are likely to go together).