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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2058740, member: 40"]
See, I don't believe that the highlighted part is true.  I think that Gillon  has thrived at his previous stops getting to the rim, but needed to adjust to playing against bigger, faster, more athletic competition.  It took him awhile--and longer than we hoped--for him to make the adjustments.

The last two games, he's getting into the body of the defender on his drives.  Earlier in the season, he was trying to avoid contact and putting up tougher shots that had a low probability of going in, which also made him easier to defend, block the shot, etc.  He also had an annoying tendency to drive in amongst the trees and then pick his dribble up, which made it very difficult for him to pass out of trouble.  I'm assuming that he's been "coached" out of that bad habit, since we don't see it anymore.

I'm by no means suggesting that he's going to be confused for Eric Devendorf driving, but if finally appears that he's figured out how to put his speed and ability to get into the lane to good use--both in terms of scoring and passing.  Needs to keep it up.  He's been handed the keys to the team, and he's going to get all the minutes he can handle.
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