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He should eat up teams like Maine or UNH. Instead he has a tough time finding his place in these games. In contrast, he has played some of his best ball against high level opponents.
Part of it, I believe, is that he has still not learned how to deal with double teams. He is still too deliberate making decisions when a second guy shows up. One other part of his game that demands works is carving out position down low. Pinning his man below the basket so he can accept the ball deep in the lane. He doesn't do this even against smaller, weaker opponents.
I'm not complaining. Disappearing in 20 point victories is not a horrible problem. But are there any other theories why he struggles against lesser opponents?
Part of it, I believe, is that he has still not learned how to deal with double teams. He is still too deliberate making decisions when a second guy shows up. One other part of his game that demands works is carving out position down low. Pinning his man below the basket so he can accept the ball deep in the lane. He doesn't do this even against smaller, weaker opponents.
I'm not complaining. Disappearing in 20 point victories is not a horrible problem. But are there any other theories why he struggles against lesser opponents?