The archetypal No. 10 is a skillful player who is more interested in being in possession than tracking to get the ball back.
Getting in field-goal range isn't that tough.
When you talk about forming an offensive identity, it's about, first, let's figure out what our players do best.
I think my assist numbers dropped off in Toronto with the way we were built. We played a lot of isolation basketball. I know we were in the bottom half in the NBA as far as assists go.
My philosophy was simple. I was trying to score when I got the football in my hand. There was no question about that.
NBA's spacing's really helped. Teams gotta really respect my jumper.
Absolutely, there's still a place for smaller guards. This is the time for it, really. You can't hand check, you can get your space wherever you want, plus you can create your own opportunities.
Mike D'Antoni is one of the best offensive coaches in the whole game of basketball, by far.
Sometimes you are going to have to games where you are going to have to manufacture runs, stealing. Particularly when you face real good pitching.
I think by me playing inside-out, it's really been opening up that 3-point shot for me.
You create shots for yourself by what you do without the ball more than what you do after you get it
I think there's a special relationship between the center and quarterback.
When you know that the offense isn't just predicated on one guy and that every movement you make gives you a chance to be a part of the action, to make you a weapon, it's empowering.
Use your assets in the right areas. Commit to outside speed. Don't always go into the junk pile in the middle of the ice when there are eight guys there.
Whatever the offense dictates to allow me doing what I or this offense needs to do to win games, I'm going to do it.
It is difficult to play with your back to goal.
