DeMar DeRozan juuuuust a little bit hesitant to shoot three-pointers

[timvp]

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c1gwl

[Chomag]

Understatement of the year tbh

[MoSpur02]

This is why the Spurs need a 3 and D guy in the starting lineup. Just not sure where they'll get him from and how.

[GAustex]

At the moment the open 3 was the best option but
Nope

[Kurgan]

And the front office actually had serious discussions about extending this guy?

His "Kobe is better than MJ" take tells me his everyday iq is just as lacking as his bball iq.

[DC23]

That was painful. I'm glad you posted this timvp

[R. DeMurre]

When Murray hit that late three, both announcers acted like something miraculous had happened... kinda shows the current state of the team when the leader in minutes pretty much refuses to take threes and a young guard simply taking a three is practically big news in the game.

[RC_Drunkford]

Pop is an idiot for not telling him he has to shoot 3s and DeRozan is an idiot for not shooting them when he can clearly hit 3s

[BlackAndWhite]

Disappointed. He's a easy shot for him. He's a better shooter than murray

[Yogatti]

:lmaoplaying Murray and Demar at the same time
:lmaoMurray/Demar the new Brick Bros
:lmaoPoop

[Mugen]

This is why the Spurs need a 3 and D guy in the starting lineup. Just not sure where they'll get him from and how.

They don't need a 3 & D guy, they need a new starting lineup entirely :lol

[azarel]

Was DJM that bad in the game? Looks like he's deferring alot looking at the box score. Kind of prefer him trying to score instead of playing so passive.

[baseline bum]

Spurs need to salary dump this guy just like Toronto did. Fucking inexcusable in 2019.

[baseline bum]

They don't need a 3 & D guy, they need a new starting lineup entirely :lol

I'd be happy with a 3 or D guy for DePression.

[SpurPadre]

4 three point attempts in 18 games played and his last attempt was 2 weeks ago. Fuck you, DeMar.

[apalisoc_9]

I'd be happy with a 3 or D guy for DePression.

Pops dont play 3 and D guys

[TheRemix]

:lmaoplaying Murray and Demar at the same time
:lmaoMurray/Demar the new Brick Bros
:lmaoPoop

[Genovaswitness]

this freak has set the game back at least 7 years

[Genovaswitness]

4 three point attempts in 18 games played and his last attempt was 2 weeks ago. Fuck you, DeMar.

Hes actually 0/5 sir

[anon]

Can't Demar just launch from behind the arc but add some forward momentum so he'll land inside the arc so he can mentally pretend he's really shooting his comfort zone long two? Someone tell Engelland about this genius mindhack.

[Kurgan]

I'd be happy with a 3 or D guy for DePression.

:lol Including Danny Green as filler in the Kawhi trade. Fucking Pop.

[DPG21920]

It’s quite frankly embarrassing. To be a scorer of his caliber and a player in his own mind that is an all star, to allow that to happen? To be disrespected so much by defenses?

[playblair]

timvp remember the thread playblair made that was similar to this 14 games ago...........bruh demar will never take another 3

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

That's not a bad play if there are other 3 point shooters on the court.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

If his favorite player of all time is Kobe how can he be so scared to shoot? :lol

[timtonymanu]

But he’s Degoat :cry

[TheRemix]

Dude just lacks the confidence.

[SpurPadre]

Hes actually 0/5 sir

The game logs show 0-4. Don't credit the fucker with an extra three attempt he doesn't deserve! https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/3978/demar-derozan

[sasaint]

Pop is an idiot for not telling him he has to shoot 3s and DeRozan is an idiot for not shooting them when he can clearly hit 3s

How do you know "he can clearly hit them"? Not by the eye test or statistical evidence is that clear.

[Genovaswitness]

The game logs show 0-4. Don't credit the fucker with an extra three attempt he doesn't deserve! https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/3978/demar-derozan

I feel like I’ve counted all his attempts this year and it was 5. Regardless, I can’t tell if 0/4 or 0/5 is worse :lmao

[SpurPadre]

I feel like I’ve counted all his attempts this year and it was 5. Regardless, I can’t tell if 0/4 or 0/5 is worse :lmao

0-4 is worse because even Shaq would've taken at least 5 three point shots by now in today's league.

[BillMc]

In retrospect I'm not sure I'd trade Danny straight up for DeMar. especially the way the post Nephew team is constructed.

[ElNono]

That's terrible, tbh

[John B]

That’s a kid about to lose the 3rd wheel. I think a little nudge, encouragement from coach Chip. He got sweet strokes. He can make those. If he’s gonna be the leader, he needs to take what the defender is giving and NOT become a liability

[TheCerebral1]

If you're 28-29 and lack confidence being a perennial playoff player, then you're trash. He is what he is, a chucker and a no defense twig. The best part about his trade (Kawai) was Poetl and the 1st.

[vavvi]

If you're 28-29 and lack confidence being a perennial playoff player, then you're trash. He is what he is, a chucker and a no defense twig. The best part about his trade (Kawai) was Poetl and the 1st.

All parts were pretty shitty tbh :cry

[RC_Drunkford]

How do you know "he can clearly hit them"? Not by the eye test or statistical evidence is that clear.

he had games in Toronto where he hit 6 threes in a game. And that happened more than once. He averaged 31% from 3 in his last season in Toronto on 3.6 attempts. Even that percentage is decent enough to at least keep the defense honest. It seems like Bballref is a mystery to 90% of the posters here

[sasaint]

he had games in Toronto where he hit 6 threes in a game. And that happened more than once. He averaged 31% from 3 in his last season in Toronto on 3.6 attempts. Even that percentage is decent enough to at least keep the defense honest. It seems like Bballref is a mystery to 90% of the posters here

31% means that he is better off shooting 47% from 2, which seems more likely from what I have seen. Citing a few outliers once upon a time in Toronto is not very convincing.

The video making the rounds on ST after the Philly game is actually a smart play. He dribbled from the 3-point line to the lane and kicked the ball to Bryn, a much better shot, who was wide open at the arc.

[sasaint]

In retrospect I'm not sure I'd trade Danny straight up for DeMar. especially the way the post Nephew team is constructed.

I heard rumors immediately after the trade that the inclusion of Danny was at Pop’s initiative. But in all honesty, I doubt that Danny would have been nearly the deadly weapon on the Spurs of last season as he was in Toronto.

[gospursgojas]

What was the score of game at this point?

[ZeusWillJudge]

Yeah, I saw that last night. That was an open invitation - they didn't even try to close out. They only moved toward him when it looked like he was going to drive. That's got to be a mental thing on his part. Like that catcher who couldn't make a throw down to second base.

DDR wasn't the only one who passed up uncontested shots last night. There were a few where I was thinking that "good better best" is over when you've already got "best". Shoot the damn ball when they're giving you the shot. This is an unconfident bunch. Passing up too many open shots, and taking too many panic throws. I commented during the game that Poeltl looked like a deer in the headlights in the paint. If it looked like anyone was going to contest, his head immediately started to swivel looking for someone to dump it off to.

[ZeusWillJudge]

31% means that he is better off shooting 47% from 2, which seems more likely from what I have seen.


HE might be, but the team isn't better off. If all you're looking at is an individual shot, then yes - shooting 47% from 2 is better than 31% from 3. But even he would be better off driving if the defenders had to at least think about him raising up for a 3 once in a while. As it is right now, they don't bite at all. The fact that he's as effective as he is is really remarkable.

[sasaint]

Yeah, I saw that last night. That was an open invitation - they didn't even try to close out. They only moved toward him when it looked like he was going to drive. That's got to be a mental thing on his part. Like that catcher who couldn't make a throw down to second base.

DDR wasn't the only one who passed up uncontested shots last night. There were a few where I was thinking that "good better best" is over when you've already got "best". Shoot the damn ball when they're giving you the shot. This is an unconfident bunch. Passing up too many open shots, and taking too many panic throws. I commented during the game that Poeltl looked like a deer in the headlights in the paint. If it looked like anyone was going to contest, his head immediately started to swivel looking for someone to dump it off to.

Yeah, we just pass up best for worse and sometimes worst too often. I believe that Pop has really messed with everybody's minds this season. It is one thing to do mad science when you have long-tenured HOFers who are accustomed to it. But when you are dealing with a roster full of guys who are not HOFers or long-tenured, I think that all seriously backfired. I still don't understand the treatment of DeMarre to begin the season, and none of the spineless reporters will pursue the issue. And his persistent use of the Bryn/Marco/Patty combos would have gotten him lynched in any other NBA city.

[sasaint]

HE might be, but the team isn't better off. If all you're looking at is an individual shot, then yes - shooting 47% from 2 is better than 31% from 3. But even he would be better off driving if the defenders had to at least think about him raising up for a 3 once in a while. As it is right now, they don't bite at all. The fact that he's as effective as he is is really remarkable.

Except, despite his career percentage, I don't think the guy has the confidence to hit 21% from 3 these days.

[Dex]

He also had another Vinny where he made a shot with his tippy-toe on the line. Dude refuses to step behind.

[ZeusWillJudge]

Except, despite his career percentage, I don't think the guy has the confidence to hit 21% from 3 these days.


There is that.


"What-IF World" wasn't good enough for you? You had to hit me with reality? :lol

[spurs10]

This is what you have film sessions for. Needs to shoot that everyday of the week and twice on days when you are playing a basketball game.

[sasaint]

There is that.


"What-IF World" wasn't good enough for you? You had to hit me with reality? :lol

Sorry. Reality has slapped us all hard in the face this season. Didn’t intend to compound...

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

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c1gwl

And 4 Lakers able to sag towards the paint because the Spurs have no outside shooting to speak of. This team is a mess right now.

[duncan2k5]

Was DJM that bad in the game? Looks like he's deferring alot looking at the box score. Kind of prefer him trying to score instead of playing so passive.

This, tbh

[sasaint]

he shot .310 on 287 attempts for 3.6 3PA his last year in Toronto

are you seriously gonna say that him attempting 4 a game wouldn't be beneficial for spacing and improve the Spurs overall efficiency?

talk about being an edge lord.

I thought coaches were supposed to coach and get guys to do beneficial things for a team to win. Like getting your primary perimeter usage guy to, you know, play on the perimeter.

No. I want him gone. Pure and simple. Put somebody on the court who can shoot, especially if Dijon stays in Pop’s favor.

[tbdog]

I thought DD had a good game. LMA was going and DD was deferring to him as he should. But this play is inexcusable. He must take that shot off the catch.

[Prose]

This is why the Spurs need a 3 and D guy in the starting lineup. Just not sure where they'll get him from and how.


yea you mean a guy like danny green.....I wonder how the spurs would ever get a player like that. Oh wait! and to think we threw him into the kawahi trade. WTF brain wright