1000% Agree Ange! AK47 Knows what he is doing! Everyone talks about DeRozan not shooting the three well. Yes, that is why he doesn't do it often. As a matter of fact, on average once per game. Who did people think was going to play the 3 spot for us anyway? Lauri? Here's another thing. People are saying that Lonzo is not a good shooter. Are people aware that he had his career highs in points, FG %, 3 pt FG % and Free Throw %? Also, he made 25% MORE 3pt. field goals than Trae Young last year and everyone loves that stiff. Lastly, the strides made by Zach Lavine last year beg us to sit back and let Billy Donovan coach this team and see what happens.
Exactly. He doesn't shoot at will, but he knows it -- so he doesn't shoot it. A lot of players don't stop doing things they're bad at, even when they're older (i.e. Westbrook). Lonzo is a legitimately good shooter. Anyone who says he's not hasn't been paying attention.
The 3 point splits on DeRozan are what made me less excited about the signing than I would be. I think there will be a whole new identity this year though- for both Derozan and the rest of the Bulls.
He’ll be in a position where he is not the primary or even secondary scoring option. Billy will make it work and we have such a nice mix of scorers and elite wing defenders (Coby/zach/demar and Caruso/Pwilly/Lonzo).
Interested to see if a Lauri Sign and Trade is still in play.
He's also a better passer than Zach is at this point, so he can run a lot of the offense at times, which will make all of the above players more comfortable. Plus, Pat Williams progression in years 2 and 3 haven't even been realized yet. This is no doubt going to be a great offensive team, but could -- I think -- be a good defensive one too.
1000% Agree Ange! AK47 Knows what he is doing! Everyone talks about DeRozan not shooting the three well. Yes, that is why he doesn't do it often. As a matter of fact, on average once per game. Who did people think was going to play the 3 spot for us anyway? Lauri? Here's another thing. People are saying that Lonzo is not a good shooter. Are people aware that he had his career highs in points, FG %, 3 pt FG % and Free Throw %? Also, he made 25% MORE 3pt. field goals than Trae Young last year and everyone loves that stiff. Lastly, the strides made by Zach Lavine last year beg us to sit back and let Billy Donovan coach this team and see what happens.
Playoffs and 50+ wins! You heard it here first!
Exactly. He doesn't shoot at will, but he knows it -- so he doesn't shoot it. A lot of players don't stop doing things they're bad at, even when they're older (i.e. Westbrook). Lonzo is a legitimately good shooter. Anyone who says he's not hasn't been paying attention.
Lonzo was almost 42% last year! Thats good!
The 3 point splits on DeRozan are what made me less excited about the signing than I would be. I think there will be a whole new identity this year though- for both Derozan and the rest of the Bulls.
He’ll be in a position where he is not the primary or even secondary scoring option. Billy will make it work and we have such a nice mix of scorers and elite wing defenders (Coby/zach/demar and Caruso/Pwilly/Lonzo).
Interested to see if a Lauri Sign and Trade is still in play.
He's also a better passer than Zach is at this point, so he can run a lot of the offense at times, which will make all of the above players more comfortable. Plus, Pat Williams progression in years 2 and 3 haven't even been realized yet. This is no doubt going to be a great offensive team, but could -- I think -- be a good defensive one too.