there's literally no reason to play him while you have Josh Richardson, who plays to me equitable or better D and can actually shoot/handle/distribute and isn't inept on offense
then again i don't watch many Heat games, you guys tell me
despite playing w/ more options in Minny, butler is playing pretty damn well this year too
i've heard he's in MVP convos as well, no clue how true that is
not quite as important when you can shoot as good as him, have like the quickest release ever, and are as good at moving off ballKlay can't go left strong. You feel me?? That alone disqualifies him from true greatness and leaves him in role pl
At least butler can go left unlike klay lol
not quite as important when you can shoot as good as him, have like the quickest release ever, and are as good at moving off ball
They have to either play right up on you to prevent the shoot/or close super hard, either one gives you the option to attack right or left. Can't go left hard? pullup after you create space and unleash one of the greatest jumpers of all time
Players like Derozan or the extreme example Lonzo, they can clearly play off more, dictating the necessity to develop that offhand and moves to both sides. It's not like NBA defense post handchecking era do a great job of forcing baseline/sideline unless they're the spurs. Many teams funnel to the middle oddly enough
Sweet Lou only goes one way, but he can shoot also so it works good enough for him
he could also handcheck for the early parts of his career, and they didn't call fouls as hard when they first switchedto be a role player or one dimensional guy its enough.
Klay getting doubled all game not being able to go left?? yea, u might get problems Like Lou in the yoffs, check out those numbers. Teams gameplan for your no left ass and shut you down.
I tried to find a Kobe video talking about the most basic ideas of basketball offense. First is being able to shoot, 2nd is going both ways. He says he used ot analyze everybody who couldnt and expose them. You literally shut off half your options by not having a strong weak hand. To me its just a guy who is happy enough being a 3rd/4th option without the dedication to get better at a fundamental skill.
How many shots does IT miss today?
I remember when he was this good
His king Kong chest pumo needs some work.Damn... Why didn't he go left!
If he beats you off the left and jams in your face with the right... does that count?
So basically he has an elite shot, with elite range, and when you come out to cover him he can beat you off the bounce in either direction, he just doesn't finish overly well with his left hand. It's adequate, just not anything more than that.