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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2030103, member: 40"]
He doesn't push the ball at all.  He waits and then brings it up half speed, even when there is no pressure.  His dribble looks a tad awkward even when he's just bringing it up [not that it is "bad," just that he doesn't seem to have tight control of the ball].  If he was more aggressive in transition, then maybe he'd create more opportunities where there wouldn't be taller opponents contesting his shots.

Agree that his game is better than Howard's in most respects.

If he'd had a good game against VT, the board probably wouldn't be having this conversation after his previous two outings.  But since he stunk the joint up, his inconsistency has raised these concerns / criticisms again.  Unfortunately, I think VT exposed the blueprint for how to guard Gillon.  Forget the 2-1-1-1 press -- full court press with single coverage on Gillon, slow him bringing the ball up, and he'll almost automatically look to get rid of the rock due to being closely guarded.  Crowd him away from the ball and he stops being as active with trying to get free, and don't give him space to set up for his outside shot.
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