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At least we will see tonight how he does in first option with Parker AND Duncan out.
It will be diffucult for RJ with so few offensive threat in the lineup
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When Parker is out of the line up...yep.
And RJ wasn't the first option in the past 2 games. He may have scored well...but most of those drives and shots were made as being the second or third option of the possesion.
But whether he is first or second or third option...he's proving that he can be counted on.
It's good , ain't it?
bumping this again. goddamnit.
It's not a bad idea but Tony is so talented offensively that I doubt it happens
well sure...coz ur the only one who thinks so...
They brought him in so that on any given night, the Spurs could have another player carry the scoring load. They did not bring him in to be the first option. He was brought in to add athleticism to the wing and defend.
I wouldnt have him as first option, but he has to get touches on a consistent basis. the 4 shot attempts are bad play by him Parker not looking for, Pop not running anything for him and RJ not being aggressive. RJ has to take his shots. Screw everybody else. Just because you make an extra pass to TP doesnt mean your gonna eventually get it back. TP is looking for his shot regardless of who is on the team. RJ needs to have that same mentality, "screw TP im making plays when i get the ball". That will lower TP's many attempts and give RJ more. If the team becomes to individual then Pop will start running plays again, like he needs to anyway.
Jefferson has limited ability to create as a #1 option, that just isn't his game at all..#3 or #4 is what he thrives at, and that's what he should be..we clearly have legit #1/#2 options, we just need to work out the chemistry and style of play..
Thats true but look at how the Celts use Allen. Allen is a solid shooter and they make sure he gets attempts by moving him without the ball. RJ is not a number 1 option but needs plays run for him in the high post iso or coming of curls. The difference in the 2 teams. Rondo is trained to look for allen. Parker is trained to be offensively aggressive.
I definitely agree with that, I've been calling for it in every game thread..he obviously shouldn't be the #1 though..
Rondo has to look for Ray. Rondo is not an offensive threat. If he could score like TP and could be a legit #1 option like TP, you bet there would be struggles. Not to mention that Ray is a catch and shoot guy.
Not really apples-to-apples.
That's part of the problem though..both Parker and RJ are kind of ineffective for the most part when they don't have the ball..they both have the ability to slash well off the ball, but they can't play as spot-up shooters..
the Celtics 3 perimeter guys are all capable of providing something off the ball..Pierce and Allen are both good/great shooters, Rondo is a great defender that can slash and rebound too..
RJ is not a great spot up shooter, but he is getting wide open looks and has been a solid 3-PT shooter for his career. He should be able to hit these shots then mix in some drives.
My point was PG's looking for guys that are not the main 1-2 options and making sure they're involved. Pierce and KG are the 1-2 punch, Allen is an allstar, but still a specialist who you cant really build your team around. Yet Rondo gets him the ball in his spots, even though Allen can get most of his shots of Rondo's penetration or KG/Pierce getting double teamed in the post. In SA Parker/Duncan are the 1-2 options, with Manu being tied with Tim for that 2nd spot. RJ is an allstar caliber player. He can get shots by simply standing behind the arc and watching Tim/Tony or Manu get double teamed and work off that. However he can also get touches in his spots. Mid Post iso or cutting to basket. With the Celts the opposing defense has to plan for Allen's movement without the ball. In SA RJ has been relagated to be just another Finley with skills. The opposing defense can practically prepare the same, just with the knowledge that RJ can put it on the floor and nothing else.
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