Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
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Originally Posted by
apalisoc_9
Hes handling improved but its the spin moves of the dribble thats getting him seperation. Also it helps that hes 30lbs heavier than his rookie year.
:lol
Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
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Originally Posted by
spursistan
Needs to be more agressive with it..He is the second most efficient scorer in the league in that department, but attempts the least FG percentage off such drives compared to the elite of the league....That mindset and the playmaking off such driving opportunities is what's left for Kawhi to be the complete package..And he is only 24 :wow..
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcVYF9zW8Ac2gx2.jpg
He doesn't even get "Superstar calls" otherwise he would be #1.
Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
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Originally Posted by
apalisoc_9
Hes handling improved but its the spin moves of the dribble thats getting him seperation. Also it helps that hes 30lbs heavier than his rookie year.
It also helps Pop is letting him run PnRs w/ LMA rather than Danny or Porker.:wakeup
Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
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Originally Posted by
spursistan
The handles are getting there..And then a Wardell-like 3 :wow..
Look at how the entire defense on the inside collapses with that drive stutter as well. That makes everyone else's job so much easier.
Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
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Originally Posted by
wildbill2u
There's been some improvement in his actual ball handling---but he is still forcing things, driving into three defenders far too often, and then having a problem with TOs -- when the smart move is to pass off or take a quick pullup. He's getting better at that quick pullup. That isn't the problem. It's the judgement factor that needs honing. Of course, I want him to be perfect in all areas.
Agreed. I'd also like to see more Kobe-like creativity when driving or in the post. Throw in some pump fakes and drop steps to beat multiple defenders etc I see spurts of creativity with more touches he's getting, I'd just like to see more along with with better judgement (not dribbling into three defenders etc)
Hes only 24 though, so I'm excited to see what his peak will be like.
Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
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Originally Posted by
100%duncan
Been saying this to a lot of people (td21) and Mid iirc, Kawhi needs the time and (touches in late game situations) to develop. Looks like he's given that now, look what monster he's turning in to.
This is the only way a player can develop. Unfortunately with the Spurs being in win now mode they weren't really able to do this with Kawhi in his first three years. He's only now starting to get those touches. He needs the experience with the game on the line type of situations.
Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
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Originally Posted by
Bartleby
I don't mind him taking mid-range and long distance shots. His jumper has been deadly this year--so smooth he makes it look easy. Plus, a jumper usually takes less energy than driving to the basket, which leaves him fresher on D.
He can take it to the rim when the stakes are higher.
When the stakes are higher, he can't just hope for the best that suddenly the refs are going to give him the respect that they haven't given him all season. The Refs have benefited from the fact that the Spurs don't REALLY complain like other teams do. Kawhi should be expecting calls at this point, even if they aren't superstar calls.
Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
Yes sir ! He can do this now...
Re: Leonard's dribble drive game.
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Originally Posted by
spursistan
Yes sir ! He can do this now...
:claw
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