Knicks1969 wrote:My reasoning behind that statement is as follows: too often when young dudes enter the league with a decent jump shot, they often neglect to develop other areas of their game. They become volume shooters and often very poor defenders/rebounders; THJ can be used as an example. I see a lot in Grant that tell me that he has the chance to become a stud in the near future. His struggles offensively will soon prove to be beneficial to his all around game.
If I were this kid, I would heavily study three players (Kidd,GP, and our own Clyde Frazer). They were all taller PGs who did not come in the league with a polish shooting touch, but their court vision; as well as, ability to rebound and defend made them superstars.
Are you old enough to remember Frazier? He shot 45% his first year in the league. Scored over 17 pts a game his second year and was averaging over 20 by his third year. Tommy Heinsohn once said something along the lines of Frazier was 10 times worse on defense than his rep and 10 times better on offense then his Rep. I think there is a lot of truth to that - Frazier was a much better offensive player than defensive player. His defense rep was based on getting clutch steals - but Barnett and then Monroe usually played defense against the teams best scoring guard.
Kidd game into the league a great passer and defender and worked hard and became better at all aspects of his game - but I don't think it was because he was a lousy shooter.
Grant may develop into a really good player - but I don't think not being able to shoot gives him any developmental advantage - it's just one more think he has to work on.
wow, the stupidity behind this post is almost unbelievable, although im not really surprised based on the OP...
nyk4ever wrote:wow, the stupidity behind this post is almost unbelievable, although im not really surprised based on the OP...
The OP wasn't trolling IMO, just an honest attempt at conversation. Don't agree with the premise, but I have no problem with this thread.
His game shot from 3 is flat--hes not getting the legs into his shots and the arc is off. Notice the massive difference between his FT form and his 3 point shot. I doubt the Knicks are loving his 6% from 3 right now. I dont see why people would scream if we put him at Westchester for 3 games specifically to give him 40 minutes a night to work on his game 3's where he is taking 4-6. We dont have the luxury to let him to do that in the NBA. Let him go down and get a rhythm--score 36 in a game or whatever and hit 4-5 3's. We might need more offensive output from Grant later in the season--why not develop him early on? Its not a disgrace to use the D league in a smart way==its the opposite!
BRIGGS wrote:His game shot from 3 is flat--hes not getting the legs into his shots and the arc is off. Notice the massive difference between his FT form and his 3 point shot. I doubt the Knicks are loving his 6% from 3 right now. I dont see why people would scream if we put him at Westchester for 3 games specifically to give him 40 minutes a night to work on his game 3's where he is taking 4-6. We dont have the luxury to let him to do that in the NBA. Let him go down and get a rhythm--score 36 in a game or whatever and hit 4-5 3's. We might need more offensive output from Grant later in the season--why not develop him early on? Its not a disgrace to use the D league in a smart way==its the opposite!
because he is doing everything well other than shooting the 3. Would be crazy to send him down just to work on his 3 point shot.
