2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[StepBackJay]

KP can and has utilized the ball to initiate offense for himself. RC's offense so far hasn't allowed him to do that very much. Although, when Luka goes to the bench, KP's "star" shines much brighter! Can't figure out how anyone can think otherwise after watching him play.

I dunno.

My impressions when I watch him play is that his efficiency is terrible when he's given the ball and told to create a shot.  He is unable to take advantage of smaller defenders and takes really bad contested long two pointers.  He basically takes the shots Dirk was amazing at except KP isn't very good at them. 

I still think he's a max guy for what he provides but I dont think he's that #1 option type guy on a good team.

I agree with this. Now remember this was his first year which actually was great overall all things considered. The biggest issue with KP was the fact that he got hurt in the playoffs. Everything else is forgivable.

I think KP is going to get better in those situations where he is the focus of the play or initiating the offense. I hope and pray that Rick continues with KP at the 5 which is absolutely part of the formula for unlocking his full potential on offense.

KP could improve dramatically just by having better decision making. His float sideways turn around jumper on the block is terrible and needs to be coached out of him. That will never be an efficient shot. My impression is that Rick was appeasing KP by allowing him to take a couple of post-ups a game even though they weren't efficient looks. All of this will get better with time.