re: BI and Willie had an exchange during Game 2 according to Shams

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I think this is an overreaction . You think he was actually purposely sabotaging the team?

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Obviously he wasn’t purposely trying to sabotage the team but he was purposely not listening to coaches and doing what he individually thinks is best for him and not whats best for the team. He was being selfish.

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It’s a comfort and confidence thing for BI. Most of his shots come off the dribble and he like to get to his spots where he’s confident he can make shots …the 3pt line is that spot

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It's also a role thing. He was asked for large stretches to play point in Willie's plodding offense. That means he spends his effort probing the paint and dishing to cutters and open shooters. That means he isn't standing there waiting for open catch-and-shoot opportunities. Him putting up more 3s will likely reduce assist opportunities as much as it reduces middies, because it doesn't demand the defense to help vertically.