Does TD shoot enough?

I was surprised to see that he was 13th in the league in Field Goals Attempted. Behind such notables as Jamal Mashburn (#<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> , Jalen Rose (#6), Ricky Davis (#6).<br>
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You might argue that Pop's grinding offense limits total shots in Spurs games, but it seems we don't go to the big fella enough. I also think that at times, TD becomes passive. <p></p><i></i>

I'm guessing Iverson and Kobe are at the top?<br>
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I didn't think anyone but TD ever shot for the Spurs. I'll bet he's the only Spur in the top 100 FGA <p>-----------------------<br>
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I agree with Pitter, I think TD needs to be more agressive.<br>
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BTW - where is that email from Cuban you promised us???? <p></p><i></i>

1. Allen Iverson ( Philadelphia 76ers) .392 317 808 <br>
2. Kobe Bryant ( Los Angeles Lakers) .442 329 744 <br>
3. Tracy McGrady ( Orlando Magic) .468 325 694 <br>
4. Paul Pierce ( Boston Celtics) .386 257 666 <br>
5. Antoine Walker ( Boston Celtics) .394 261 663 <br>
6. Ricky Davis ( Cleveland Cavaliers) .426 276 648 <br>
6. Jalen Rose ( Chicago Bulls) .404 262 648 <br>
8. Jamal Mashburn ( New Orleans Hornets) .425 273 642 <br>
9. Gary Payton ( Seattle SuperSonics) .460 286 622 <br>
10. Chris Webber ( Sacramento Kings) .464 281 606 <br>
11. Michael Finley ( Dallas Mavericks) .419 253 604 <br>
12. Antawn Jamison ( Golden State Warriors) .460 276 600 <br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>13. Tim Duncan ( San Antonio Spurs) .494 293 593</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> <br>
14. Shawn Marion ( Phoenix Suns) .442 261 591 <br>
15. Glenn Robinson ( Atlanta Hawks) .437 255 583 <br>
16. Stephon Marbury ( Phoenix Suns) .409 238 582 <br>
17. Jerry Stackhouse ( Washington Wizards) .421 242 575 <br>
18. Steve Francis ( Houston Rockets) .436 247 566 <br>
19. Kevin Garnett ( Minnesota Timberwolves) .457 258 564 <br>
20. Jason Kidd ( New Jersey Nets) .461 244 529 <br>
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Tim doesn't need 30 shots per game to dominate... he'll take his regular 9-18 to go with 7-9 from the line for 25 pts...If he wants he can take more shots and have more points...he just doesn't want it...he is not a selfish player...The Silent assasin... <p> <br>
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Actually, SFI, you make a good point. Tim also has more FG's made than all of the guys on that list except the top three. <p></p><i></i>

Not only does TD need to get more shots, but the Spurs need to generate more opportunities for him to take more shots. The fact is their style of play, the grind-it-out halfcourt style revolving around defense isn't a floorburning style. I think if the Spurs were to become a pressing, open offense, he'd get more attempts. Also, turnovers aren't helping them either. I wonder where the Spurs rank in turnovers in the NBA. Those are also lost shots. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.sahoops.net/"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwC7BM4UPN4vSzvW7PLtkWgZAuhj38V0TWfeUgTe5oMC4wVam*gsnDSWBHC8gBmc*VJHFg2ilkI*7kxgMXbp5uqYP9JIkWMH8B4h4FlPcaI/GD-final.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--> </p><i></i>

Spurs don't need to generate more oppurtunitys for Duncan, he get's an oppurtunity every single bloody time down the court, with 4-down being run 80% of the time. <p><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"When I grow up, I want to be a principal or a caterpillar." - Ralph Wiggum </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
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I don't think Tim needs more shots. What I'd like to see is Tim being set up for more easy looks. I don't see why he is forced to create something out of nothing on the block all the time. Imagine his shooting percentage if he had a Jason Kidd giving him easy looks at the basket all the time. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.sahoops.net/"><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:purple;font-size:x-small;">"Shaq is getting married. Yeah the bad news is it'll be his only chance to get a 4th ring this year." -Jay Leno</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--></p><i></i>

I don't know about that, Drew.<br>
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Jason Kidd has had great success because he has guys who can "finish" at the rim. Guys like Jefferson, Kittles, and Martin make a big difference.<br>
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That's not to say that Duncan can't finish, but I don't see the same up-and-down game for the Spurs with Kidd as I see with the Nets.<br>
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Don't get me wrong, though, Kidd would certainly be a perfect fit for the Spurs.<br>
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He has a great knack for making his teammates better, wherever he plays. <p></p><i></i>

Jason Kidd in the halfcourt is still the most effective set up man in the game... and he's never had a target like Duncan. He's had high-flyers like McDyess, Marion, Martin, Jefferson, etc... but never a big man anywhere near as dominant as TD. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.sahoops.net/"><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:purple;font-size:x-small;">"Shaq is getting married. Yeah the bad news is it'll be his only chance to get a 4th ring this year." -Jay Leno</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--></p><i></i>

M121...but he's only 13th in shots attempted as the MVP of 2001-02. I'm talking about how to generate more shots for him if that, indeed, is the objective. Whether he gets the shots 80% of the time is irrelevant. I think that ALL the Spurs need to get more shots off in general by reducing turnovers and getting more transition buckets. <p><!--EZCODE CENTER START--><div style="text-align:center"><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.sahoops.net/"><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwC7BM4UPN4vSzvW7PLtkWgZAuhj38V0TWfeUgTe5oMC4wVam*gsnDSWBHC8gBmc*VJHFg2ilkI*7kxgMXbp5uqYP9JIkWMH8B4h4FlPcaI/GD-final.jpg"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></div><!--EZCODE CENTER END--> </p><i></i>