It starts with Paul and ends with him. Thorton is not the savior. CP3 playing like a star is.
son Mbenga has more heart and desire to play than the entire Hornets team combined.... and more than probably 90% of the entire NBA as well. I'm not joking in anyway when I say this ... I truly wish he had more playing time. at least he bust his ass and you can tell he actually gives a . oh and how fitting is it that he has a ring and most of these other primadonna's with a sense of en lement through the roof don't ...
Again, I want Paul to shoot more. The team needs him to shoot more. But in the end, the bench will have to step up, or nothing the starters do will matter. Thornton is a part of the bench, and he can provide a spark. So when the opposing team is going on some 15-0 run, he can get in there and stop the bleeding.
I know we are all ing about Paul's lack of shot attempts (myself included) ... but honestly the main problem is his lack of effort and aggressiveness. Go back and look at video from his rookie year and each and every year in between and then look at video of him now. its completely clear that he is halfass just going through all of the motions. Guaranteed contracts are the absolute worst thing to ever happen to the NBA (and MLB) ... if only they had contracts similar to the way the NFL has their system setup with only X amount of dollars guaranteed and the rest having to be earned through incentive bonuses. then I can assure you we wouldn't be seeing all of this lolly gagging around and halfass playing.
Damn that sucks that NO wasted a 50% shooting night from Ariza.Those dont come too often. Hornet starters played a lot better today then last weeks game in NO but 6 shots for your star payer is a little weird. Paul just doesnt look excited to play like he used to be. Maybe he's just mad that his knee isnt fully healed yet.
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