mellow
Well-Known Member
Big Al is playing on a very high level and with him we were able to stay in games, but we need a clutch shooter to close the game for us. Seldom does a big man get the open looks at the end of a close game to take the last shot, and tonight it was Bell who was able to play that role.
Also at the end of games when we have a drop dead need to score a basket, Big Al tends to take a jump shot instead of going to the basket. For the most part the paint is packed at that time so the best thing to do would be to draw double team and pass it out to the shooter. So, again, we need that shooter.
Al has been terrific, I think I used to criticize Karl in the end game situations for taking 15-ft jump shots--but it is what the defense gives I guess. The two things I wish Al could improve on earlier in the game is drawing fouls and taking an agressive first step. I think he only had two foul shots against the Kings.