05-31-2021, 01:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-31-2021, 01:55 PM by dirkfansince1998.)
(05-31-2021, 01:36 PM)cjeter24 Wrote: I don't think it's on KP. I think it's on the other guys getting him the ball. When you see a guy sealing the ball should already be on the way and they wait until after they see him seal before they pass. The pass is almost always late which gives defense the time to recover and break up the pass or strip.
It's the same thing we saw most of the years post title for Dirk. Or post Kidd. Guys couldn't get him the ball. That's why we signed Calderon and it was better but outside of those years with him and 2012 Kidd, we really struggled getting the ball to Dirk in the post.
That's a bit on Luka too for not working on that pass or focusing on KP enough to do it. And that might be the frustration from KP a bit too. Luka is a fantastic passer but he's almost selfish with his passing looking for the assists. Also a bit on coaching for not getting this worked out.
We were yelling last night multiple times for guys to throw the ball into KP who had either sealed or clearly was about to. And half the time they'd just miss him.
In short... I see why KP is frustrated as hell at times on the court. He'll get in his spots and get ignored. That being said he can't let it affect his game otherwise.
It's been very apparent how much little on court chemistry we have. The entire offense is let Luka do his thing. I don't think we are going to win anything with that system, even with better players.
I think it is on the system that clearly isn´t build around post touches. The spacing with guys in both corners makes it really hard to get the ball in the ellbow area. As I mentioned. Help can come from the corner. Help can come from dunkers spot. Help can come from the top of the key. If you want to get the ball in the post. Get deep position and/or clear the side.
Earlier in the season I called it a power struggle between Luka and KP. One guy is posting up. The other is asking for the screen. It´s not as bad these days but the KP post ups still mess up the flow of the offense. That´s obviously not only on him. Just shows that the fit isn´t good.