Keegan “KEEGAN MURRAY” Murray
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I don’t know if I’d call it a slump it’s more just kinda weird circumstances. He had 33 a few games ago and then was great in the beginning of the Cavs game before being iced out. Then tonight he was making great passes early and playing good defense just not really shooting. Then the fouls got out of hand and Lyles was hot. Decided to roll with Lyles and KVon later. Still needs to be more consistent though
I wonder why. Is he less skilled now, or just on occasion? Sophomore slump (as mentioned by others)?
Is there the temper issue that was posted awhile back? If so, what is he angry about? Even the very rare and occasional smile is gone now. (Note: Fox and Sabonis are laughing and smiling a lot less also in games it seems.)
Puzzling.
Is there the temper issue that was posted awhile back? If so, what is he angry about? Even the very rare and occasional smile is gone now. (Note: Fox and Sabonis are laughing and smiling a lot less also in games it seems.)
Puzzling.
On offense. He was one of the few playing defense and a couple of those fouls were weak at best. One of them was when Ivey blew by someone and he had to come over to help last second.
He actually started off strong and had like 4 assists in 1Q and played a nice 2-man game with Domas.
I don’t know why he has been relegated to lasts year’s role the past couple games of “stand in the corner” on offense. He had 3 shots + 1 oop attempt he was only able to get 1 hand on.
Tough stretch offensively, but I don’t know if this is any worse than guys scoring but not playing defense… other than it isn’t visible in a box score.
He actually started off strong and had like 4 assists in 1Q and played a nice 2-man game with Domas.
I don’t know why he has been relegated to lasts year’s role the past couple games of “stand in the corner” on offense. He had 3 shots + 1 oop attempt he was only able to get 1 hand on.
Tough stretch offensively, but I don’t know if this is any worse than guys scoring but not playing defense… other than it isn’t visible in a box score.
I agree. Definitely tough stretch and I’ve noticed his shot looks much more flat lately. It’s like he isn’t getting enough of his legs into his shots in a lot of games this year or something.
Biggest thing is his aggression. Coaches need to tell him “I want you to get to the line at least once per game or pick up an offensive foul trying to dunk on someone. Go hard and go through guys.” Something like that. Way too passive and we’ve seen how he can light it up when he actually plays aggressively. Needs to get over that hill and I’m confident he will.
Biggest thing is his aggression. Coaches need to tell him “I want you to get to the line at least once per game or pick up an offensive foul trying to dunk on someone. Go hard and go through guys.” Something like that. Way too passive and we’ve seen how he can light it up when he actually plays aggressively. Needs to get over that hill and I’m confident he will.
I haven't watched practice vids so that's good to hear. But Fox and Sabonis have definitely been more visibly frustrated the last few weeks in game, probably not on the level of the Demarcus lead teams so that may be unfair. Fox in particular looks like he doesn't want to be out there. Could be injury or something personal, but as the leader of the team his moral/mood will always have a trickle down effect. So if it's that deep he should sit for the good of the team.
I mentioned this in another thread, we need Keegan to make a Scottie Barnes jump next season if we plan on being a contender in 2-3 years. He shows flashes of brilliance, but this 6 game stretch scoring 0, 10, 5, 5, 33, 5 pts makes you wonder if he has the makeup. I understand part of his drop is related to giving Barnes more opportunities on offense. But it does make you wonder who we need him to be to start contending
His three-point attempts had a very flat trajectory the past two games. Usually that happens when the legs are tired. The road trip was grueling, and the schedule does not get any easier. The Kings have been and will be playing every two nights. Time to rest Keegan every now and then?
Trajectory is definitely his player development coach can address, though. If we see it, surely the coaches do, too.
Trajectory is definitely his player development coach can address, though. If we see it, surely the coaches do, too.
Keegan doesn’t really have the aggressive instinct nor the ball handling to always be effective when his shots aren’t going in. Making a Scottie-type jump is going to be an uphill climb for him. Scottie made the All-Star due to injuries, and I can’t see Keegan getting to that point in his 3rd year.
These slumps for Keegan are frustrating. There’s been way too many games this year where he’s been a non-factor. Simply can’t happen.
These slumps for Keegan are frustrating. There’s been way too many games this year where he’s been a non-factor. Simply can’t happen.
sure. as a big man, he takes a beating by being close to the basket and constantly setting hard screens, running the point, boxing out to get his double doubles, etc. I won't sit here and say I know what those two consume but if a big man with all that weight can endure all the things he does, then I start questioning diet first, among other things such as proper rest, recovery and mental training
