NIREMETAL-I don’t understand the purpose of Woodson’s OFF. The PG comes across the line and passes the ball to a Big, then the PG circles around and comes back to receive the ball. Then the Big sets a pick to start Woodson’s modified version of the pick and roll. Why all of the unnecessarily movement and waste of valuable time when you can start the modified pick and roll without making a single pass? That’s why we see so many shots being taken, especially by JSmith, with the clock running out. Instead of having our Bigs fighting to get deep position under the basket, they’re out on the floor receiving passes from the PG/SG then waiting to give it back. That’s one of the main reasons we’re not getting as many OFF rebounds or enough inside scoring from our frontline.

Also, when your guards end up doing a lot of one on one and ISO’s, the Bigs have to clear out, and that makes it difficult for them to get in position to get OFF rebounds. Woodson needs an assistant that can create an effective OFF system to fit our talent. Phil Jackson is known for not being an X’s and O’s HC. He recognized his weakness and allowed one of his assistants to design an OFF, and that assistant came up with the TRIANGLE OFF, which Phil Jackson will ride straight into the record books and the HOF. WE NEED TO UPGRADE A LOT MORE THAN JUST OUR TALENT.

JJ: 79 games, 299-362 (FT), .826% (4.6 FT attempts per game)
Josh: 69 games, 211-359 (FT), .588% (5.2 FT attempts per game)

I wish JJ would drive to the hole more, and stop settling for the floater/jump shot. I also wish he would complain to the refs (like Wade/Kobe/LeBron), because JJ gets no respect.

Hopefully, Josh will be able to shoot at least 70% from the line this season.

I’m kinda tired of it now. I mean come on, there are alot of guys in the leave now and in the past who have been super athletic with “potential” that never came around.

Exciting doesnt always mean success, just ask Golden St.

For Josh Smith, I think a lot hinges on his free throw percentage, and better shot selection. Without checking the stats, I would assume he goes to the line more than Joe or just about even. Especially when you acknowledge that Joe is the most underrated star in the league, and the most disrespected by the effing refs. Josh on the other hand, gets hammered a lot because he plays closer to the rim. if Josh averaged 10 free throws a game and makes seven of them, not taking into consideration the And 1’s, and still scores 17 points a game off the floor, heh!

17 + 7 and you are looking at a possibly 25 points scorer, with rebounds and shot blocking abilities to go with it. Josh can do it.

Dunno why I’m rooting so much for this guy, but I just think he has so much potential. If he wants it.