These two have pretty much been the only reliable scoring options for the Nets so far this season. So I was thinking that there should be a shift in the offense to get these guys more scoring opportunities and get more shots up and such. Carter is averaging about 16.3 shot per game while Jefferson is at 16.6. Other teams come into the game and try to load up on them to try and force them to give up the ball, so Frank has to come up with a way to get them more and easier scoring opportunities. Perhaps having more catch and shoot plays for them is one way to do it. Have them come off screens and instruct them to look for the shot if they have some air space. And run this play frequently for both of them. Also stop running plays where opposing players can comfortably leave their guy to double off on Carter or Jefferson (e.g. the high pick set by Collins where his defender leaves him to double on Carter leaving an open Collins to catch the pass at the foul line and then Collins desperately looking to give the ball away to anyone.) Less plays where they have to give up the ball to an open Wright or Armstrong and more plays where Carter and Jefferson are looking to score before the defense loads up on them.
I have no problem with getting Carter and RJ to take more shots. The only problem is i need RJ to take more shots on the way to the basket and less with him handling the ball for long periods of time. He needs to be more decisive. One he gets the pass he should either shoot, drive or pass. Too many times he gets the ball, surveys the floor for a second, and starts to dribble without actually getting anywhere. And as the shot clock winds down he decides to pass the ball off too late leading to a bad shot taken by a teammate.
Posting up Kidd is still one of my favorite plays that they run. They almost always get a good shot when he posts up. They don't do that enough. Also, I think Williams needs more shots. They came out and went to him vs. the Knicks and he responded. And he's got a nice touch from inside 15 ft., too. If only he could stay on the floor a little more...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (razel231 @ Jan 18 2008, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have no problem with getting Carter and RJ to take more shots. The only problem is i need RJ to take more shots on the way to the basket and less with him handling the ball for long periods of time. He needs to be more decisive. One he gets the pass he should either shoot, drive or pass. Too many times he gets the ball, surveys the floor for a second, and starts to dribble without actually getting anywhere. And as the shot clock winds down he decides to pass the ball off too late leading to a bad shot taken by a teammate.</div> Co-sign to the fullest.
Kind of off topic: It's annoying enough to watch the Nets blow completely winnable games but then I decide to tune into teams that are ahead of the Nets in the standing. Cavs beat the Spurs yesterday in San Antonio (3 games above .500). Wizards beat the Knicks today (4 games above .500). Raptors beat the Hawks (4 games above .500). God damnit! This is what Kidd must be reduced to - cheering for other teams lose.
