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Message: [QUOTE="orangecuse, post: 2914055, member: 668"] I think people should go back and look at our offensive struggles and games we lost last year, even some of the games we won and you can see very similar issues relative to the lead point guard spot. Frank struggled last year getting by his defender off the dribble, creating for teammates, just going side to side, etc., especially in games facing opponents that played aggressive D and hounding ball pressure. These issues did not rear its ugly head this year, injury or not. Frank himself stated at the end of December he was back 100% and JB uttered that Frank's physical health is not what's keeping him from "getting by anyone." A few games earlier, after the BC game, JB made the comment to Donna that Tyus was flat out better with the ball than Frank and makes plays. The reason Frank is sitting more now than ever when he plays poorly, is because this season we have options, where last year, we hadn't any. It really just comes down to the fact that Frank isn't a point guard as he does not and has never possessed that skill set required at this most critical position in the game, especially at the high D1/P5 level. Frank is a decent shooter, and he has beautiful form on his jumper, both in the way in which he elevates and his release. It's where he should be playing, but because of having no true point on the team, he is faced with having to play a position that simply is not his [I]'seat on the bus.[/I]' It's the same for MD as well in being out of position at the 5 spot, except unlike the 5, the point guard spot is constantly under pressure, duress, etc. since you have the ball in your hands constantly, with the main role being getting your teammates involved, creating plays, etc. for them to be successful. [/QUOTE]

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