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Ant is back. The end.

They really wanted ANT to get that 50 didn't they?
Yikes

39 minutes, 28 shot attempts, 14 3's attempted, 14 FTAs, 8 assists, 49 points, +18

This game demonstrates the type of massive usage Ant can carry. One has to wonder if we're better off giving him more of DLO's shots, as he is ultimately more efficient (not by much though) and carries more gravity from a spacing perspective because he can cause a defense to collapse on him.

He's not as consistent or efficient yet, but he does remind me a bit of Harden while with Houston where basically you can build your entire offense around his ability to iso guys. Not always the prettiest of basketball, but it can work. Of course we have KAT too!

Q-was-here wrote:39 minutes, 28 shot attempts, 14 3's attempted, 14 FTAs, 8 assists, 49 points, +18

This game demonstrates the type of massive usage Ant can carry. One has to wonder if we're better off giving him more of DLO's shots, as he is ultimately more efficient (not by much though) and carries more gravity from a spacing perspective because he can cause a defense to collapse on him.

He's not as consistent or efficient yet, but he does remind me a bit of Harden while with Houston where basically you can build your entire offense around his ability to iso guys. Not always the prettiest of basketball, but it can work. Of course we have KAT too!

Yeah the balance is key. After seeing the impact of Pat Bev on this team it makes me set that every added piece from here on out should be of the defensive/hustle variety. We've got some really unique offensive talent, if we can continue to build the scrappy elements of this team we're going to continue to improve.

thedoper wrote:

Q-was-here wrote:39 minutes, 28 shot attempts, 14 3's attempted, 14 FTAs, 8 assists, 49 points, +18

This game demonstrates the type of massive usage Ant can carry. One has to wonder if we're better off giving him more of DLO's shots, as he is ultimately more efficient (not by much though) and carries more gravity from a spacing perspective because he can cause a defense to collapse on him.

He's not as consistent or efficient yet, but he does remind me a bit of Harden while with Houston where basically you can build your entire offense around his ability to iso guys. Not always the prettiest of basketball, but it can work. Of course we have KAT too!

Yeah the balance is key. After seeing the impact of Pat Bev on this team it makes me set that every added piece from here on out should be of the defensive/hustle variety. We've got some really unique offensive talent, if we can continue to build the scrappy elements of this team we're going to continue to improve.

Couldn't agree more. Any new additions need to meet at least any two out of three criteria: 1) Better than average weight/strength for position played; 2) has that scrappy/tough attitude; and 3) better than average defender.

KAT and DLO will just never be the type of guys that exude toughness and rugged defense and Ant has the capability, but also has his hands full being one of the main scorers so he can't be 100% tuned in defensively at all times.

It really start with getting a legit big man that can carve out space and move bodies around in the paint.

Q-was-here wrote:

thedoper wrote:

Q-was-here wrote:39 minutes, 28 shot attempts, 14 3's attempted, 14 FTAs, 8 assists, 49 points, +18

This game demonstrates the type of massive usage Ant can carry. One has to wonder if we're better off giving him more of DLO's shots, as he is ultimately more efficient (not by much though) and carries more gravity from a spacing perspective because he can cause a defense to collapse on him.

He's not as consistent or efficient yet, but he does remind me a bit of Harden while with Houston where basically you can build your entire offense around his ability to iso guys. Not always the prettiest of basketball, but it can work. Of course we have KAT too!

Yeah the balance is key. After seeing the impact of Pat Bev on this team it makes me set that every added piece from here on out should be of the defensive/hustle variety. We've got some really unique offensive talent, if we can continue to build the scrappy elements of this team we're going to continue to improve.

Couldn't agree more. Any new additions need to meet at least any two out of three criteria: 1) Better than average weight/strength for position played; 2) has that scrappy/tough attitude; and 3) better than average defender.

KAT and DLO will just never be the type of guys that exude toughness and rugged defense and Ant has the capability, but also has his hands full being one of the main scorers so he can't be 100% tuned in defensively at all times.

It really start with getting a legit big man that can carve out space and move bodies around in the paint.

I'll join both of you in agreement on this!