His shooting percentage from outside of ten feet has gone down so far this season as opposed to last year. Passing hasn’t improved much either. For him to take a big offensive leap he’s got to become some kind of shooting threat and a better and more decisive passer. Right now on offense he’s a better and more efficient version of the same guy he was last year - which is great but he’s still kind of an opportunistic scorer as opposed to someone who can drive the offense. I know we have Don and Garland to do that but if he was more of a point forward and outside threat it would add another level.
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His shooting percentage from outside of ten feet has gone down so far this season as opposed to last year. Passing hasn’t improved much either. For him to take a big offensive leap he’s got to become some kind of shooting threat and a better and more decisive passer. Right now on offense he’s a better and more efficient version of the same guy he was last year - which is great but he’s still kind of an opportunistic scorer as opposed to someone who can drive the offense. I know we have Don and Garland to do that but if he was more of a point forward and outside threat it would add another level.
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I'll live with the turnovers, he's in year two and you have to think he'll continue to improve.
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He is, as of today, an extreme liability when attempting to dribble the basketball. At his height with his soft touch- it should be 1-2
dribbles max. That goofy dribbling between his legs shit needs unlearned immediately. Catch the rock in the high post and take the 12-14 footer, or pumpfake and throw the hammer down, or spin and do the baby hook. Those 3 moves are his bread & butter. Being faithful to those 3 moves alone (with the addition of lobs and offensive boards) could net him a 18 & 8 season.
dribbles max. That goofy dribbling between his legs shit needs unlearned immediately. Catch the rock in the high post and take the 12-14 footer, or pumpfake and throw the hammer down, or spin and do the baby hook. Those 3 moves are his bread & butter. Being faithful to those 3 moves alone (with the addition of lobs and offensive boards) could net him a 18 & 8 season.
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Chill, I see an improvement in his ball handling.
The TOs tonight were absolutely shocking by everyone, but the dribble looks tighter. It's gonna come together.
I don't however like the guard centric offense that doesn't even generate enough 3pt shots to a team that has a top 3 shooting backcourt. I want more touches from everyone and better screening to allow that.
The TOs tonight were absolutely shocking by everyone, but the dribble looks tighter. It's gonna come together.
I don't however like the guard centric offense that doesn't even generate enough 3pt shots to a team that has a top 3 shooting backcourt. I want more touches from everyone and better screening to allow that.
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How about they leave him in during garbage time to play point guard all he wants. No need for that while the game outcome is decided.
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Man I can hear the screaming now if Mobley gets injured in garbage time.
Look you guys need to accept that this team only reaches its peak if Mobley achieves his full potential. As a second year player that means growing pains. The 17th game of an 82 game season really isn't that important and a worthwhile sacrifice if it helps Mobley get better.
But we won, so it's not like we have to sacrifice games just for his development.
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I don't mind him dribbling at all. I say do it all the time. I'm not expecting a championship this year, so I say let him get it out of his system. I could care less if we win in the short term because he fumbled a few balls. His instincts are good if he tightens that handle up, and I think that's basically impossible to teach.
I'm still beyond stoked at how well he's been playing. He set the standard so high we practically ignore his defense at this point and just focus on his weaknesses on offense.
I'm still beyond stoked at how well he's been playing. He set the standard so high we practically ignore his defense at this point and just focus on his weaknesses on offense.
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Mobley is great and he is already a top pf.
He's been playable and impactful from day 1, had a bigger impact on winning than Kyrie did his first 2 years.
He's not Lebron, but I'd argue he has some of that high level processing of the game. The way he makes the right play so consistently.
His biggest issue is his skillset isn't totally refined yet. Vet players are taking advantage and guys are pressuring his handle. That happens to every young player
He's been playable and impactful from day 1, had a bigger impact on winning than Kyrie did his first 2 years.
He's not Lebron, but I'd argue he has some of that high level processing of the game. The way he makes the right play so consistently.
His biggest issue is his skillset isn't totally refined yet. Vet players are taking advantage and guys are pressuring his handle. That happens to every young player
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I think you have to give Lebron the edge over Mobley as a rook, but I don't think he was a more complete player. Lebron didn't pay attention to defense for years. Lebron was just an unbelievable slasher and playmaker. I want to say Evan's game has been more mature. I am sure some people will disagree with that.
I guess I'd claim that Lebron was more underdeveloped defensively than Mobley was offensively.
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Cmon- Bron was already showing GOAT potential in the 1st 5 minutes of his Kings debut. Remember? That shit was showtime. He made about 5 plays in his first 10 minutes that Mobley will probably never duplicate in his entire career. Thats not a knock on Mobley...I am just illustrating it was a lot easier to be patient with Bron as he offset his mistakes with jaw dropping plays.