KL2
07-17-2015, 07:01 PM
http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/player/_/stat/free-throws/sort/avgFreeThrowsAttempted
Don't know if this has been covered, but one of the most underrated things LA will bring to this team is his ability to draw fouls. He finished 22nd in FTA's 2 years in a row with 5 attempts per game, knocking them down at a high %. The closest Spurs are Leonard-Duncan both in the mid 40's.
Free throw attempts will put teams into the penalty earlier affecting how they're able to defend SA, as well as forcing coaches to bench key players to stay out of foul trouble.
This is definitely something to look out for, Aldridge will not only draw fouls, but his skill set will open up a ton of 1v1 opportunities at the basket for the Spurs making it much harder to defend and more likely the opponent fouls our guys.
I remember Duncan was a master at drawing fouls, still is great, but in his prime he could draw a quick 3 fouls within a matter of minutes neutralizing the opponent's best defensive big. Aldridge has the potential to do that, especially learning from Duncan.
Spurs finished 21st overall last year in FTA's, 28th the previous year, hopefully they can become at least top 15 this year, maybe even top 10 with the talent they have.
Don't know if this has been covered, but one of the most underrated things LA will bring to this team is his ability to draw fouls. He finished 22nd in FTA's 2 years in a row with 5 attempts per game, knocking them down at a high %. The closest Spurs are Leonard-Duncan both in the mid 40's.
Free throw attempts will put teams into the penalty earlier affecting how they're able to defend SA, as well as forcing coaches to bench key players to stay out of foul trouble.
This is definitely something to look out for, Aldridge will not only draw fouls, but his skill set will open up a ton of 1v1 opportunities at the basket for the Spurs making it much harder to defend and more likely the opponent fouls our guys.
I remember Duncan was a master at drawing fouls, still is great, but in his prime he could draw a quick 3 fouls within a matter of minutes neutralizing the opponent's best defensive big. Aldridge has the potential to do that, especially learning from Duncan.
Spurs finished 21st overall last year in FTA's, 28th the previous year, hopefully they can become at least top 15 this year, maybe even top 10 with the talent they have.