I'm amazed at how much KG affects our offense. Haven't noticed that until now, because he's not been away enough I think. He changes us on both D *and* on O. In a great way.
Yea, it's not just the points. It's the spacing and the passing. And the leadership.
I forgot about it too.
its the energy
That too, affects the team. But I just love the spacing. He draws defenders, he knows how to pass out of double teams and he does it when people are still moving towards them.
Pierce for example, is really bad at recognizing a double team coming to him and doesn't pass until he's stuck. Same for Ray, when he feels like he is the one that has to make the shots.
It's important that you pass when guys are still moving towards you, mainly because their momentum will not allow them to be back at their guy again before he gets a shot off.