re: Buddy Hield and his progression

one thing I don't like about Hield, and I'm not even sure if it's him, is the standing around on offense so much.
So often he's just camping out in one spot on the three point line watching Jrue and AD run a pick and role. Very little movement. I think if there was more ball movement, and he was allowed to run around more to get open, he'd be better off. A lot of his 3's are wide open 3's, and I know that's what you want, but that's not how he's used to shooting threes. You want to be running to the spot and catching and shooting a somewhat open 3. You don't see Reddick and Korver just staying in one spot all the time. You've got to move.

maybe he's just nervous and hasn't found his groove yet in the offense, or maybe he's doing what he's being told to do, but he needs to be more involved with the movement of the offense. he rarely ever catches the ball and looks to make something happen. That's not who he was at Oklahoma. He had the ball in his hands and the offense fed through him. Now he gets the ball and if he's not open to shoot, then he looks nervous like he's got to get it back to Jrue or AD asap.

The not finishing at the rim doesn't bother me that much. he isnt' an elite athlete and he's never had to finish around NBA talent on a regularly basis. He still finds ways to get in the paint. He'll finish better as he ages, and he needs to look more to shoot mid range jumpers and floaters.

What Buddy really needs to do is watch film on Reddick, Korver, Crawford, and older not as athletic Ray Allen. Talk to David Wesley more and work with him, get his advice. I think we've all heard about his work ethic and drive to get better. I have faith he will improve and be a guy in 3 years that can make a big difference as the 3rd or 4th option on the team offensively.