His landing Jude Murray in Atlanta Hacks responded to the need to offload the offensive burden and responsibilities to bring in young people. On paper, the 24-year-old was finally going to live up to expectations that he would become an updated version of Stephen Curry. Someone with the ability to create off the dribble, but above all to move without the ball. However, as it turned out a 114-102 loss to the Cleveland CavaliersThese expectations will not be met.
A match in which Young he had to take more responsibility before his dancer’s apparent bad mourning. Atlanta’s leader led his team with 25 points on 10-of-22 shooting (45.5%), adding 10 assists and 6 turnovers. Positive contribution compared to that of Murray, who was on a streak to forget 4 of 18 on field goals (22.2%), 6 assists and 4 turnovers for 11 field goals.
Coming off a loss against a direct home-court rival like the Cavs can make for a valuable read.
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Time had proven it though Young He was an excellent goalscorer and a remarkable match director, his abusive attacking usage a limitation to his full potential. After signing his third consecutive campaign over the 33% usage and that the sensations in the Normal Phase were the same, the Hawks decided.
Murray’s arrival has only increased the DEPENDENCE of Atlanta Young Nonetheless. The percentage of offensive actions that end up in the guard’s hands has increased slightly, from 33.3% to 33.6%. Meanwhile, Dejounte has also increased his own turnovers at the expense of collective traffic situations.
This is a serious problem for Atlanta, which sees how despite the changes made the situation is the same as months ago. The team is too dependent on what Young can provide, both as a scorer and as a passer. The alternative of this particular heliocentrism is not considered, and this is because Dejounte Murray has almost no creative responsibilities. Oh yes, The Seattle native has gone from pure point guard to semi-advantage receiver. He touches the ball less and spends less time in his hands.
The bills aren’t coming out for some Hawks who aspire to protect their star so he can get into a position to contend for major things in the Playoffs.
The problem exists and its solution is not easy. To make the change, the entire system would have to be completely modified, with the risk of sacrificing results. Nate McMillan isn’t one to change his programming.ny is not expected to do so in this case as long as necessary.
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