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[QUOTE="boog7, post: 4835390, member: 809"]
From what I've seen in the 5 games thus far, JJ has primarily been scoring by finishing at or around the rim and on short pull-up jumpers & floaters. I haven't seen too many dunks and he's only made one 3.  But he does appear to be comfortable shooting in that 4-15 ft range - at least, that's been my observation.

And he is scoring - he's 3rd on the team; averaging 13+ to go with an impressive 6+ boards & 4+ dimes. So while he hasn't been spectacular, JJ has been playing efficiently and appears to have lots of room for growth/in-season improvement.  I really think his arrow is pointing up.

I agree with you that low post play isn't as important in today's game as it was in the past.  You don't need the next Olajuwon in the post to win nowadays - and I wasn't trying to imply that.  But I do think you need at least SOME kind of low post scoring ability because as they say, "live by the 3, die by the 3" - especially when 3-point shooting isn't a team strength to begin with.  Playing 4 out with a 7'4 total non-scorer and poor rebounder down low will be awfully easy to defend.

Nor can you rely solely on Iso-ball or one-on-one play to get buckets. Imho, you need [I]someone[/I] in the rotation who can get an easy bucket in the paint from the paint.  Otherwise you're too perimeter oriented - and this team simply doesn't have the shooters to play that way.

If Benny could become that guy, it would be good for the team and good for him personally as it would show added diversity to his game. He doesn't have to become the next Moses or Karl Malone - just score on an occasional post up and hit the glass hard on both ends.  Don't know if he has it in him, but it would be beneficial to everyone if could.
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