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Originally Posted by dalakhani
This post here communicates a lack of understanding for what the "jordan rules" were. Sure, part of the rules were to be physical with him and to "knock him on his ass" any time he went by someone. But, mainly, it was a set of rules of how to defend against specifically HIM on certain parts of the floor. Here is an excerpt in Chuck Daly's own words:
"If Michael was at the point, we forced him left and doubled him. If he was on the left wing, we went immediately to a double team from the top. If he was on the right wing, we went to a slow double team. He could hurt you equally from either wing -- hell, he could hurt you from the hot-dog stand -- but we just wanted to vary the look. And if he was on the box, we doubled with a big guy.
Hmmmm. Seems to me Michael was double a lot in the perimeter which YOU said doesnt happen in the NBA. And if he was doubled, wouldnt the guy doubling be leaving a man open?
LOL. Why can't you just admit, just once, maybe you made a mistake?
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Please stop. The theory that a player should shoot three pointers at a higher % when on the court with great player is rubbish. Open is open. What % of three point shots taken are contested shots? The vast majority are open looks regardless of teams or players. We arent talking about drawing a defense away for layups. There is no doubt that a guy going to the basket can create open lanes and easy shots. But the three point line doesnt move and isnt an easier shot regardless of arena or teammates.