Yes, it was indeed a score, the Nuggets' perimeter players all have strong shooting abilities. McDyess, after setting a screen, can also create opportunities for teammates to take immediate shots. But this deviates significantly from the Nuggets' seasonal goals.
They neither provide McDyess with a truly good growth environment, nor do they suppress the individualism of several perimeter players by giving the ball to McDyess. They could perform better, but they can't completely tank...
If it were up to me, I would just let the perimeter players isolate consistently, and have McDyess focus on improving his rebounding and mid-range shots this season, without practicing anything else…"
Once Byron Scott started talking, he couldn't stop.
The Magician listened to his old teammate speaking eloquently, with eyes widened—How come even Byron Scott seems to have a greater coaching talent than him as a Magician?
He never really noticed before that this old teammate was a genius at tanking!
