6.16.2006

Proof of (Bad) Play

Regarding my earlier post: A Play in Question

It seems I am not alone on this play. See quoted transcript I saw at ESPN chat.

Brad (Albuquerque, NM): Ric, why did Avery elect to have Dirk pass in the ball on the last shot rather than be down low to catch/shoot it himself? Shouldn't the teams BEST player take that kind of shot?

Ric Bucher (ESPN Guy): Three reasons: He wanted Dirk or Josh making the decision on the pass, because they are his best decision-makers. Dirk has demonstrated that he can't always get open to receive the ball or get his shot up without time to work free. He also had to figure Josh had a size advantage over Wade.
My Three Answers:

He wanted Dirk or Josh making the decision on the pass, because they are his best decision-makers. – So let Josh make the entry pass.

Dirk has demonstrated that he can't always get open to receive the ball or get his shot up without time to work free. – It’s Avery’s job to get Dirk open.

He also had to figure Josh had a size advantage over Wade. - Josh has a size advantage over Wade? How about Dirk having height advantage over everyone else?

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