I would attack Michael Porter Jr. off the dribble early and often. I would back him down. I would force him to play defense. I would try and make him dedicate more energy to that side of the floor than he probably wants to. I would try and get him in foul trouble and I would wear him down.
I would put a taller athletic wing on Kassius and force him to drive the basketball.
I would play Jontay straight up. No doubling. I would make him prove that he will attempt more than 8 shots in a game. He has been on fire of late but he still looks to pass first. I would take away that pass and make him beat me. Its a lot asking an 18 year old to carry you in a pressure situation but I would make Jontay earn it.
Also, I take my chances with Geist. If he wants to play hero ball, let him. He can have open looks. The chances of him stringing a bunch of shots together is worth taking IMO.
Thoughts?
I would put a taller athletic wing on Kassius and force him to drive the basketball.
I would play Jontay straight up. No doubling. I would make him prove that he will attempt more than 8 shots in a game. He has been on fire of late but he still looks to pass first. I would take away that pass and make him beat me. Its a lot asking an 18 year old to carry you in a pressure situation but I would make Jontay earn it.
Also, I take my chances with Geist. If he wants to play hero ball, let him. He can have open looks. The chances of him stringing a bunch of shots together is worth taking IMO.
Thoughts?
