The reality is that most players are wildly inconsistent. All but the real stars tend to have up/down patterns since their offense isn't built around them, which usually means that they aren't good enough players to have an offense built around them. Also, Miller had a bad game last night. He needs to stop shooting the 3 and stick to his strengths.
Kim Hughes said at halftime that he was surprised that Outlaw didn't have a rebound in the first half...apparently he doesn't talk to Mike Rice very often
Problem is Outlaw's shot selection could be beyond terrible at times, and his defense was always suspect. A lot of times Outlaw just looked like he didn't know what he was doing out there and really need to take a seat on the bench because it obviously wasn't his night, yet he would always play down the stretch in games. It wasn't pretty last night for Miller but the fact was he was forced into a lot of bad outside shots by his teammates. Everyone doesn't want him to shoot them but what is he supposed to do with 5 secs left on the shot clock and no one else wants to take the shot? You'd have a point if he was firing them up with 14 secs left in the shot clock, but there are always 3-4-5 times a game where he is forced to take those shots.
Why oh why did we trade him? 10 efficient points tonight. We could've used that last night. This really sucks. Miller and Camby are fine but in a couple years, they'll retire and TO will be an All Star and Blake will be the best back up PG in the league. If we don't make the playoffs and beat the Lakers, the Camby deal was a bad trade. If we beat the Lakers, I will get a Camby jersey.
Come on KingSpeed, you're too predictable now. Losing your touch. I know what you are going to post before you do.
Good game by Trav in his first game after coming back from injury. Nice to see him playing again. I hope he puts up some big numbers over the rests of the season so he can earn a sizable new contract. BNM
those end of the clock shots were TO's specialty. As opposed to most of the roster, Miller can create his own look but Travis is obviously a far superior bail out option. With Batum emerging as the clear best option starting SF, I'd have much rather traded Martell who has never shown much ability to get it done off the bench. Of course the Clips may not have wanted him for Camby. Oh well... STOMP
I think TO will get a little bit better every year and have a break out season or two before he hangs'em up. Just a feeling I have. Good luck Travis
Hmmm ... I guess sarcasm doesn't always translate ... and isn't it just a little scary that I thought it plausible that you were being serious?
I know. It's like seeing Michael Jordan in a Washington Wizards jersey or Jerry Rice in a Seattle Seahawks jersey.
