[quote name='DomLando']You realize KG is only 32. Not saying that's young but there is no reason for him not to play inside more. You don't see Duncan taking as many jump shots as KG. His whole game is inside and he still plays pretty damn good. And he is 32. I don't think age is a factor at all here.
Oh and your Iverson comment is way off, as he averaged 9.7 FT attempts this year and his career average is 9.3 a season. He has Carmelo Anthony now, this could be a reason why you don't see him doing as much as he used to, as he has other people that can score unlike his 76ers days when it was the AI show.[/quote]
First the AI comment. As much of a stat guy I must admit...you cant look at stats and tell something like that. Just because he is getting fouls doesnt mean he is getting them from driving to the hole. You can be fouled shooting jump shots, or in the penalty..there are a number of ways to go to the free throw line without driving all game. Though that is a big part of it. I watch AI and I dont see the same driving into the lane that he used to...even with Melo.
I disagree You would be assuming that ALL people on the planet age the exact same....which is simply silly. KG could have much worse Knees, Arms, Joints, whatever. No one can know but KG. Just because there are two 32 year old doesnt mean they are in the exact same health even with them both being in the NBA. When your talking about something like health and what
your body can do its worthless to compare it to another person of the same age.
(I am only 23 and I cant dunk any more I used to be able to throw it down easy,360's windmills ect (I am 6 1) but due to an long career of football,basketball,soccer throughout high school and college my back is so
ed up I would be lucky to do a one hand dunk alone on a fast break.)
Again you would have to first get be to believe that KG....KG a superstar for as long as most of our little brothers and sisters have been alive all of a sudden has NO IDEA that he cant drive past Vlad Rad. KG is not some dumb rookie that just got into the NBA. You have to give him the benefit of the doubt of it just being..."eh I dont feel like driving to the lane" Tim Ducan doesnt even produce near as much as the same energy as KG. Although both are superstars tim ducan barely moves away from the block. KG runs around the court most of the game. Thats like comparing a set shooter to Rip Hamilton. Of course a set shooter should have a longer career...Rip uses 5 times as much energy through out a game than any set shooter.
The way KG is playing screams of a guy who used to be able to do something and now cant and he knows it.
[quote name='unforeseen']Actually, KG has averaged 9.2 rebounds this year, his lowest, following his first two years.
This year, Dwight Howard lead the league in rebounds at 14.2 per game.
Playing offensive is not only putting the basket in the hoop, but it is also about getting the opposing players in foul trouble.
KG is not doing that if he continues to shoot jumpers.
Just lay off 3 feet from KG and he will shoot. Once he does, box out. Rinse and repeat.
KG only attempted 2 free throws...for a power forward??
I only criticize KG because he does not have the basketball IQ to go in the lane and force his will on the opposing player...he is 7 ft and athletic.
Double team?? Good, that leaves someone open to get a higher percentage shot.[/quote]
Again....I think its completely and utterly foolish for anyone to question the IQ of a god damn superstar. The guy has been a superstar long before you even thought to pick up a ball. We are not talking about Kwame Brown here. We are talking about a guy who came from High School and has been a superstar ever since. How can you...a guy who couldnt even come close to playing at on even a college level (not a personal attack...hell I played soccer in college not basketball) know what KG should do at any given time?
The fact that his numbers are lower proves my point. Older players preform less. Bottom line. He is an old guy who's starting to fall off he knows it and is trying to adjust his game to still be effective. He simply might be at the time where his skills are starting to fall off.
You cant compare Dwight Howard (23 years old) to an old ass KG at 32. At least compare them when KG was 23.
I mean honestly.....do you guys not remember how Michael Jordan played when he came back the 2nd time? One of the greatest NBA players of modern times was horrid when he came back. I dont see why we can give Jordan the benefit of the doubt for being old and not KG? Regardless that Jordan was older..Jordan was not a 7fter....bing a 7fter is hell on your body to begin with.
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