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Message: [QUOTE="MD#12Fan, post: 3950735, member: 8636"] Great topic! I'd like to see the discussion go a layer deeper! What's the reason for this evolution? I think it is simply because the shot behind the arc is worth 3 points as opposed to 2. Simple math. If you watched the Warrior-Celtics game yesterday (wildly entertaining!!), 2 pointers down the stretch lose that game. Even more important than 3's in my opinion is getting stops. How many teams in the League would give up big talent for Marcus Smart. Rim protection is still at a premium. It may not relate to 3 point shooting, but it relates to stops. Russell would still be an MVP. He runs the floor, scores in the paint, rebounds, and protects the rim. With Tatum and Brown, two of the League's biggest young stars, playing brilliantly, the Celtics have played brutally inconsistently. They don't have a center. Not sure why Ainge won't make the move on a center. Guards that can break down a defense with penetration are still critical in this "formula". Kemba getting healthy is 100% responsible for the Celtics' improved play of late. Rondo was a huge component in the latest Lakers success. Watch a Dallas Maverick's game and lock in on Luka Doncic (hard NOT to do). It's all about drive and pitch, with 3-4 players spread out at the 3-point line with some screening. LeBron James for that matter. Last point: I don't think Geno's passing game utilized Danger. She could have done much more penetrating. KLS' last year could have been more effective. Geno couldn't get her open. Out [/QUOTE]

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