Originally Posted by
MichaelMcNamara
Here is what I am saying:
People seem to say, "If his jumper is better, the lane opens up." That is just too simple for me. So, let me ask this - How good would Tyreke's jump shot have to become for defenses to actually play him different? To switch on pick and rolls or go under as opposed to just going under. I mean, if he improves by 5-8%, do we really think teams now all of a sudden play him differently? They will crowd him in isolation or switch on P&R's. Of course not So, then, how does the lane magically open up?
No, I do not want 100% of his shots at the rim. But people have to recognize the unintended consequences of his jump shot getting better. You can't make a human being work on something for hundreds of hours and then turn around and ask them to use it sparingly. That goes against our human nature - he will want to show off his hard work. I would rather him show off his hard work in the post. Again, NOWHERE in my article does it say he should never improve his jumper. Just that it should be his third priority behind 1.) Increased explosiveness 2.) Post game
I don't mind if people disagree; in fact I love it and the debate that follows. But please don't exaggerate or misread my argument and then debate that new, made up argument.