misterearl wrote:26/10Bonn1997 wrote:JR is a very good defensive player and rebounder and was a great buy at his salary. However, he is also a very talented offensive player who chooses to have bad shot selection and will probably have both outstanding and awful shooting stretches for the rest of his career.
When does a player like JR receive credit for making positive corrections to his game?
I don't react that strongly to any one game. It's rare that I'll give severe criticism or substantial praise or any one game. I believe I did give credit - at least where it was deserved.
Responsibility
Though it's unfair to take a routine 25 minute-per-game player and give him second-tier scoring responsibilities, the Knicks don't have much of a choice. It seems ironic, but J.R. Smith could end up being the guy who determines the Knicks' playoff outlook.
The role of sixth man, as defined by John Havlicek, James Harden (OKC) and the 96-97 Sixth Man of The Year, John Starks is an essential role that demands the ability to be a game-changer. This is not defined by scoring, but by playing personality and tempo. We love(d) Starks because, for better or worse, he changed the game.
The moment JR steps to the scorer's table, the other team is aware of his presence. Recently, he appears to be playing under more control. He understands he can affect a game with his ball handling. The comment about cutting his dribbling was kinda cool because his game is grounded in his solo virtuosity. The bounce pass to Tyson Chandler in the paint was a beautiful thing.
More please.
Will he have flashbacks of taking too much responsibility? Of course. Same with Carmelo. They have convinced themselves they cannot be stopped. To the extent the Knicks failed to make the extra pass against a rugged defense is reason to revisit the winning formula of unselfish play, not the one-on-one chaos of last night.
Melo tossed. Chandler tossed. Felton and Brewer forcing early. Novak uncertain. Pablo hesitant. Kidd picking his spots.
Imagine, JR was quite possibly the most disciplined man on the court last night. Even with six fouls.
misterearl wrote:ResponsibilityThough it's unfair to take a routine 25 minute-per-game player and give him second-tier scoring responsibilities, the Knicks don't have much of a choice. It seems ironic, but J.R. Smith could end up being the guy who determines the Knicks' playoff outlook.
The role of sixth man, as defined by John Havlicek, James Harden (OKC) and the 96-97 Sixth Man of The Year, John Starks is an essential role that demands the ability to be a game-changer. This is not defined by scoring, but by playing personality and tempo. We love(d) Starks because, for better or worse, he changed the game.
The moment JR steps to the scorer's table, the other team is aware of his presence. Recently, he appears to be playing under more control. He understands he can affect a game with his ball handling. The comment about cutting his dribbling was kinda cool because his game is grounded in his solo virtuosity. The bounce pass to Tyson Chandler in the paint was a beautiful thing.
More please.
For once i actually agree with you. Jr is important for us and for how far we go in the postseason
