Batum the playmaker

[Fez Hammersticks]

This has to stop.

He passes up WIDE OPEN lanes and shots.

In short, he's a much worse player in this role.

 

[RoyToy]

I've said this from day 1

 

[Natebishop3]

Good god, give him time to feel it out. Stotts has taken the cuffs off so he's experiencing basketball without Nate McMillan for the first time. He's already had two trip dubs this season, right? And almost three or four? That's NOT a bad thing, especially with how Lillard usually shoots. I don't care if he passes up some shots, that will change with time.

 

[craigehlo]

He needs a midrange game badly since his handles aren't getting any better. Without either of those, he can't get the separation to score consistently at a high level.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

His wrist is fucked up. It's pretty clear. He can't handle the ball well, doesn't feel confident shooting and won't even stick his hand in on D like normal. Patience, he'll be back.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Let's see how a week off at the all-star break effects his wrist. In the meantime, yeah it'd be nice to see him be more aggressive with his shot, but I don't think he's passing up shots because he's afraid to shoot, I think he feels like he can't really shoot right now.

 

[THE HCP]

I've said this from day 1

Day 1 of the season, or day 1 since he fucked his wrist up?

 

[SnakeOiler]

blah blah blah. just watch the fucking game.

 

[THE HCP]

blah blah blah. just watch the fucking game.

If this amazingly well thought out post was aimed at me, the game has been over for 3 hours.

 

[RoyToy]

People are still blaming the wrist?

Bunch of soccer moms

 

[craigehlo]

People are still blaming the wrist?

Bunch of soccer moms

There is ALWAYS an excuse with Batum for some fans. ALWAYS.

 

[Natebishop3]

There is ALWAYS an excuse with Batum for some fans. ALWAYS.

Some people are NEVER happy. NEVER.

 

[THE HCP]

There is ALWAYS an excuse with Batum for some fans. ALWAYS.

My bad....... I thought his wrist was injured. Seems like he was having a really good season, but since he hurt it, his numbers have just gone downhill.