The Return of Donnie Freeman

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[tptcuse]

Nice interview. Seems like a good kid. I really hope he stays healthy.

 

[Oakland]

I think he is going to be on the drafts boards again, soon.

 

[Blanko97]

I think he is going to be on the drafts boards again, soon.

The only concern will be health, really needs to make it through the season

 

[Scooch]

This team will go as far as Donnie can drag them.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[CuseTG2003]

He played great and is clearly our best player. Offense needs to run through him. Minor gripe but thought he passed up a couple very makeable midrange jumpers. He just needs game reps and will be back on draft boards if he stays healthy.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[LetsGoOrang]

The only concern will be health, really needs to make it through the season

Donnie's gait is still off and appears to be limping. He is limping like he was last season when he was lost for the season. I hope he gets through the season because we need him to be successful.

 

[SU in Hershey]

He played great and is clearly our best player. Offense needs to run through him. Minor gripe but thought he passed up a couple very makeable midrange jumpers. He just needs game reps and will be back on draft boards if he stays healthy.

If he develops that midrange game (and improves his handle), he becomes similar to Melo—three level scoring; rebounding, strong. It will be fun to see how he continues to develop this season, assuming health, team chemistry, and coaching allow this.

 

[Niastri]

If he develops that midrange game (and improves his handle), he becomes similar to Melo—three level scoring; rebounding, strong. It will be fun to see how he continues to develop this season, assuming health, team chemistry, and coaching allow this.

In my opinion, you don't want anybody shooting mid range shots. They are the least efficient way to score points. Give me Freeman's shot chart against Georgia Tech any day, 4 shots from 3, and 14 shots in the paint. Perfect shot selection for him. His second half against Clemson had similar shot selection, 3 from beyond the arc, and 4 from where he could touch the basket.

It isn't coincidence that when you take only the most efficient shots, your scoring efficiency is higher.

 

[SU in Hershey]

In my opinion, you don't want anybody shooting mid range shots. They are the least efficient way to score points. Give me Freeman's shot chart against Georgia Tech any day, 4 shots from 3, and 14 shots in the paint. Perfect shot selection for him. His second half against Clemson had similar shot selection, 3 from beyond the arc, and 4 from where he could touch the basket.

It isn't coincidence that when you take only the most efficient shots, your scoring efficiency is higher.

I don’t disagree with your opinion in general. It is one that has been proffered frequently in looking at analytics. But a good mid-range game is key to being a very good scorer, whether it is coming off a faked 3-point shot, or good defense halting penetration into the paint. Further, a respected mid-range game draws a defender closer to you to potentially facilitate a drive to the basket. I cited Melo for obvious reasons, but a lot of very good scorers have that in their arsenal (SGA is probably the best example presently). What I wholeheartedly agree on are the shots just inside the arc…what’s the point?

 

[Dcuse]

Donnie's gait is still off and appears to be limping. He is limping like he was last season when he was lost for the season. I hope he gets through the season because we need him to be successful.

I don't see that. And if he is limping like he did last season, as you say, he will certainly not make it through the season.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

I don’t disagree with your opinion in general. It is one that has been proffered frequently in looking at analytics. But a good mid-range game is key to being a very good scorer, whether it is coming off a faked 3-point shot, or good defense halting penetration into the paint. Further, a respected mid-range game draws a defender closer to you to potentially facilitate a drive to the basket. I cited Melo for obvious reasons, but a lot of very good scorers have that in their arsenal (SGA is probably the best example presently). What I wholeheartedly agree on are the shots just inside the arc…what’s the point?

Also one of the best ways for a 3 pt shooter to get himself back in rhythm

 

[Toga]

I think he is going to be on the drafts boards again, soon.

He gonna be wealthy.

 

[Blanko97]

Donnie's gait is still off and appears to be limping. He is limping like he was last season when he was lost for the season. I hope he gets through the season because we need him to be successful.

I thought he actually looked pretty good

 

[CuseTG2003]

Donnie should feast on foul line jumpers. Best shot our "offense" can generate besides gimmes.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Donnie should feast on foul line jumpers. Best shot our "offense" can generate besides gimmes.

And drive to the bucket when he’s actually challenged out there. Pump fake and go.

 

[SU in Hershey]

And drive to the bucket when he’s actually challenged out there. Pump fake and go.

EXACTLY!! Rock that rim, baby!

 

[CuseTG2003]

And drive to the bucket when he’s actually challenged out there. Pump fake and go.

100%. Most defenders won't be in his face, so he can easily shoot over them. If they are, pump and attack.

 

[Niastri]

Freeman had a great late game pump fake and drive play last night. One giant dribble and dunk.

Kyle opened up the lane perfectly with an off ball screen.

 

[letsgorange]

Donnie's gait is still off and appears to be limping. He is limping like he was last season when he was lost for the season. I hope he gets through the season because we need him to be successful.

I think he just has an odd gait...bit of a hiccup in his giddy up. If he was still hurt he wouldn't be playing

 

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[Orangezoo]

I think he just has an odd gait...bit of a hiccup in his giddy up. If he was still hurt he wouldn't be playing

Sometimes with those foot injuries you still get soreness and there is the mental factor of trusting not to put weight on it 100 pct for a bit and with Donnie having so many issues back to back im presuming that aspect will be there.

 

[LetsGoOrang]

I think he just has an odd gait...bit of a hiccup in his giddy up. If he was still hurt he wouldn't be playing

I hope you're right!