03-18-2023, 08:59 AM
(03-18-2023, 06:59 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I didn't realize Wood had 8 assists to go with 9 rebounds. Maybe you feel like Wood should be getting 30 minutes regardless. But one way to force playing time is find ways to impact the game when your shot is not falling. He struggled with his shot last night but the 8 assists is huge.
The assists were great, but Kidd wants more of a defensive presence from him. To stop missing rotations that allow for easy baskets, block a few shots, take charges, dive to the floor for 50-50 balls. He does those things in small samples. He needs to do it more, then maybe he'll get more 4th qtr minutes. I think it's academic anyway as he sure looks like he's a goner.