So, has Freeland found his shot? After going 1-18 (.056 FG%) in his first 7 games, Freeland is now 8-11 (.727 FG%) in his last two and a half games. We certainly need someone on this bench to step up, and right now that's Freeland. BNM
just shows it can and does take time for good Euro players to adjust to the NBA. I think he can and will develop into a solid role player
Me too. He looked like a tough, smart player vs the USA in the Olympics and I think we're going to see that slowly emerge here.
I really think his struggles were 100% mental. A professional basketball player does not just go 1-18 for no reason. Freeland looked tentative, with no confidence in his shot. I think he was a little awestruck by the size, speed and athleticism of NBA big men and looked like he expected to get his shot blocked EVERY time. He was altering his own shot in anticipation of what the defense as going to do (swat it into the cheap seats). But, he seems to have adjusted and is now shooting with confidence. Hopefully, as he continues to gain confidence, we'll continue to see why he was considered the best big man outside of the NBA. Seriously, I still think solid back-up is his upside and I'l be happy with that. BNM
