tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post7702923079321754344..comments2024-02-22T04:37:17.273-06:00Comments on 3 Shades of Blue - A Memphis Grizzlies Blog: Post GameThoughts - MilwaukeeJoshua Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03823016900461353737noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-75330029274490436932008-02-06T14:13:00.000-06:002008-02-06T14:13:00.000-06:00Would 20 rebounds from Darko be enough for you? 1...Would 20 rebounds from Darko be enough for you? 11 to 16 (ie Darko's post-Pau rebounding range) is just fine by me.<BR/><BR/>The problem with the Grizzlies is most definitely not Darko. It is the very style of play that ChipC3 is lobbying for: erratic, up-tempo, turnover-prone, small ball. When the Grizz go up tempo, they turn the ball over too much, and their transition defense is atrocious. Even when they score on a fast break, they immediately negate those points by failing get back on defense. It simply isn’t a viable strategy.<BR/><BR/>To the contrary, I believe that the Grizz have better half-court personnel: <BR/><BR/>1) A big, physical center in Darko;<BR/>2) A penetrator in Gay;<BR/>3) Shooters in Miller and/or Navarro; <BR/>4) A scrapper with a decent jump shot in Warrick; and hopefully<BR/>5) A pass-first PG in Conley <BR/><BR/>Basically, it seems to me that when the Grizz slow it down, their defense comes together, they maintain possession, and they get better shots offensively. Of course, the viability of their half court offense is contingent on Darko becoming a legitimate post threat, which I think we are beginning to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-39472316191168500112008-02-06T08:09:00.000-06:002008-02-06T08:09:00.000-06:00Well I think you and I were watching different gam...Well I think you and I were watching different games. Darko did take most of his shots close to the rim but not all of them were good shots despite that. <BR/><BR/>If you re-read what I wrote it was mostly positive. I don't blame him for taking those shots as it was obvious the team was force feeding him the ball. What I questioned was force feeding the ball to Darko instead of attempting to create shots in a more uptempo style. Memphis struggled moving the ball all night. Darko can develop into a fine offensive player but that doesn't mean every possession needs to have the ball in his hands. <BR/><BR/>Just my opinion. As I said I am glad he is getting double-doubles but we need more rebounds from Darko and to move the ball quicker on offense.Chip Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633190293643815540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-82694493836395056772008-02-06T01:30:00.000-06:002008-02-06T01:30:00.000-06:00Darko's shot selection was highly suspect? He sho...Darko's shot selection was highly suspect? He shot 5-11, and never attempted from further than 7 feet from the basket. Just standard jump hooks (n.b. right and left handed) and post moves. Should he be taking more three pointers? I'm confused... <BR/><BR/>The bias against Darko is just staggering. He puts together 3 consecutive double-doubles, all in which he demonstrates his ability to create his own high-FG% shot, and yet he still manages to catch shit. <BR/><BR/>I've said it before, and I'll say it again: The offense should run through Darko more often. He IS an offensive threat, and he is very good at getting the ball to the open man when he gets doubled. We need less contested three pointers, and more of Darko in the post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com