The Warriors had been in a slump in offense for some time before, and their record had also been affected. In fact, handing the ball to Curry may be the best solution when the team is struggling, and the data shows that despite the overall decline in efficiency, Curry ranks in the top three in the league in scoring ability when he holds the ball single, while Curry is in the top eight in the league when he initiates the blocking as the ball carrier.
The Warriors have previously lost big to the Milwaukee Bucks, and in the first half, they only scored 38 points, and in the past nine games, they have not scored more than 100 points in five games. After entering 2022, Curry shot only 35.4 percent from the field and only 29.9 percent from three-point range. Counting the last game against the Bulls, Curry has not shot more than 50% in nine consecutive games.
Obviously, when Curry's efficiency declines, the Warriors offense will definitely become more struggling, and the solution is actually not difficult, that is, to give curry the ball and let him destroy the opposing defensive system. When Curry is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind may be Curry's influence in the no-ball state, but the data shows that when Curry holds the ball, his influence seems to be greater.
Even though Curry's performance has slipped this season, the data shows that among players who have completed at least 30 singles this season, Curry can score 1.22 points per game, ranking third in the league, during which time he shot 54.2% from the field and his turnover rate was only 3.1%. And if Curry initiates the block as the ball carrier, he scored 251 points in 262 rounds, ranking eighth in the league.
In the previous game when the Warriors lost to the Grizzlies, Curry held the ball and launched an attack, but he could still play a very good effect. Because the Grizzlies attach great importance to Curry's defense, it also creates opportunities for other teammates. And against the Bulls, although the Warriors completed a 42-point victory and they delivered 39 assists, you can't ignore Curry's excellent performance when he holds the ball.
However, although Curry has a very good performance in the case of attacking with the ball, Kerr still adheres to his egalitarian strategy and adheres to the free-flowing passing style, even if the Warriors' offensive efficiency has declined recently. In the past 15 games, the Warriors' offensive rating has slipped from No. 3 to No. 12.
Sure, the Warriors can still get some good shooting opportunities, and they can still play some good cuts, but it's clear that the Warriors aren't taking full advantage of Curry's appeal. The Warriors' games are usually like this, with Curry handing over the ball after halftime, using multiple covers to find empty opportunities. Or Curry doing cover and then attracting multiple defenders and creating opportunities for others.
This is not to say that Kerr should abandon the original offensive style, but needs to be more diverse in terms of playing style, Curry should have more opportunities to hold the ball, and should be more purposeful to target defenders. If this advantage cannot be exploited, the Warriors' offense will not be smooth. If the Warriors want to get out of the slump, they also need Curry's leadership. Putting the ball in the hands of their best players is one of the deadliest weapons in NBA history. It sounds like a concept that's more novel, more fashionable.
in Kelsang