With this team, they are better suited with an inside-out game that focuses on Hawes on the block. He has the skills to be a Pau type post scorer. He's got the hook shots (both hands), he's got the midrange shot, he's got the length and agility to do those things, and I think he needs to be the focus of the offense. I'm really sick of seeing our skilled 7 footer out beyond the 3 point line setting screens for Garcia who puts up another bad shot or charges for the turnover.
Curry anyone?
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I was comparing Hawes with the 24-25 year old Vlade, who, unlike the 20 year old Vlade, was in the NBA. But you raise a good question.
If Hawes is going to be 24-25 by the time he can make very many assists, what does that mean for us? He may not even be a King by that point, he'll be a FA a couple of months after he turns 23. And that's a long time in NBA terms; assuming he sticks around, would we have to suck for 3-5 years while trying to play a Princeton which he couldn't yet support? And what about JT? His assist numbers are miles from where the rookie Webber's were, and the rookie Webber was 20. By the time Webber was JT's age, he'd been the NBA's leading big for assists for 2-3 years.
My point is just that it's very risky to design your whole team around something which is unlikely to happen. Vlade + Chris combined for 7.2-9.9 assists per game every year they played together. Hawes + JT, so far, are good for 3.0 (with a 0.8 assist/TO ratio, at that). Maybe they will triple their output in the next year or two, but my money's on that not happening.
And even if it did happen, would it really kill us to have a pass-first PG?
If Hawes is going to be 24-25 by the time he can make very many assists, what does that mean for us? He may not even be a King by that point, he'll be a FA a couple of months after he turns 23. And that's a long time in NBA terms; assuming he sticks around, would we have to suck for 3-5 years while trying to play a Princeton which he couldn't yet support? And what about JT? His assist numbers are miles from where the rookie Webber's were, and the rookie Webber was 20. By the time Webber was JT's age, he'd been the NBA's leading big for assists for 2-3 years.
My point is just that it's very risky to design your whole team around something which is unlikely to happen. Vlade + Chris combined for 7.2-9.9 assists per game every year they played together. Hawes + JT, so far, are good for 3.0 (with a 0.8 assist/TO ratio, at that). Maybe they will triple their output in the next year or two, but my money's on that not happening.
And even if it did happen, would it really kill us to have a pass-first PG?
I just don't buy your premise. I think Hawes can be an outstanding passer. I've seen him make passes that just shout to the heavens that he has the potential to be great, not good, in that department. I think you're forgetting how mediocre Vlade was in his early years. Magic ripped on him repeatedly for being soft. In fact, Magic would just laugh when Vlade's name was brought up, and it wasn't a compliment. It only took Vlade about 10 years to toughen up.
All I'm asking for is a workout...PLEASE!
More positive feedback...why won't we bring him in?
Curry, Henderson impress coaches at Bobcats workout
Larry Brown:
“I didn't think athletically he took a backseat and I think a lot of people maybe were a little concerned,'' with his athleticism, Brown said of Curry.
“I heard people rave about the way he shoots the ball. The most impressive thing to me is how he passes the ball. He's a great passer.''
More positive feedback...why won't we bring him in?
Curry, Henderson impress coaches at Bobcats workout
Larry Brown:
“I didn't think athletically he took a backseat and I think a lot of people maybe were a little concerned,'' with his athleticism, Brown said of Curry.
“I heard people rave about the way he shoots the ball. The most impressive thing to me is how he passes the ball. He's a great passer.''
Well, I don't think it looks good. I actually sent a message to Sam Amick..he responded:
"I just haven't heard his name, which I always assumed had something to do with the fact that the Kings may have finally had their fill of high-scoring wings. They want a distributor at the point, and may see a little too much Quincy Douby
in Curry's game. Right or wrong, that's my best guess at it."I just think we are gonna regret it. Mark my words.
A somewhat interesting interview. Be sure to watch the video
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/Th...25109/curry_shows_his_hops_at_bobcats_workout
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/Th...25109/curry_shows_his_hops_at_bobcats_workout