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vashjan · 12-06-2007, 01:07 AM

Dirk has probably 5 good games this season out of 19. His assist is up though, so he is looking to pass more. But he still needs to take more than 11 shots per game. I think this team lacked an early offense mentality. You can see many times Dirk gets into position early in an offensive set asking for the ball but Devin/Jet/Howard do not pass him the ball at the first opportunity.

I think that is important because by doing that you would get the defense reacting early, since there is 90% chance the defense will collapse and double/triple team him, which he could pass and in return get a pass back for an easy bucket or some cutters or someone else gets to the bucket or a short jumper for a bucket.

Most teams with a superstar (Kobe/Duncan etc), they get the ball very early in the offensive set.

Question, does this team trust Dirk? and due to his passive nature..he is probably ok with it..again I am very confused by the state of this team now.

I will overreact in early mid Jan.

12-06-2007, 01:07 AM	#29
vashjan Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 170	Dirk has probably 5 good games this season out of 19. His assist is up though, so he is looking to pass more. But he still needs to take more than 11 shots per game. I think this team lacked an early offense mentality. You can see many times Dirk gets into position early in an offensive set asking for the ball but Devin/Jet/Howard do not pass him the ball at the first opportunity. I think that is important because by doing that you would get the defense reacting early, since there is 90% chance the defense will collapse and double/triple team him, which he could pass and in return get a pass back for an easy bucket or some cutters or someone else gets to the bucket or a short jumper for a bucket. Most teams with a superstar (Kobe/Duncan etc), they get the ball very early in the offensive set. Question, does this team trust Dirk? and due to his passive nature..he is probably ok with it..again I am very confused by the state of this team now. I will overreact in early mid Jan. __________________ Peace (V) ..Long Live Mavs!