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Message: [QUOTE="Rico444, post: 3376463, member: 263"] Once we have guards that can put pressure on the defense with the threat of dribble drive AND from deep, that's when you'll see the offense really take off. I understand this sounds obvious, so let me clarify. You don't have to be Michael Jordan, but right now Gilbert's jump shot isn't a threat so defenders pack it in when he has the ball. Vital has the shot, but they know that if he drives the lane he's as likely to turn it over or force up a bad shot as he is to burn them. Once Bouknight tightens things up and Gaffney continues to gain confidence, we should look much better offensively. Gilbert can still figure out things with his shot, too, so there's definitely room for improvement. I think Vital is what he is at this point, but when the other guards are bigger threats to the defense it'll open things up for him. [/QUOTE]