After two Friday night games and two other games with my cousin and his friends (mainly the 2002 GCHS varsity team), I’ve done some thinking about where my game is at the moment.

Here’s the breakdown:

Ball-handling: C+ (alright, not AYT!)

I’m still one of the better ball-handlers no matter whom I’m playing with.  Noticed that I haven’t been as good with the behind the back dribble, though, and my spin move is all but non-existent.  Also, I had the ball stolen once from me last game.  It was part bad decision-making, part bad footwork, hence the C+.

Shooting: B- (baskets could be better)

You know what helps?  Shoot from inside the paint, both sides along it, all the way to the free throw line.  Start with set shots, then do jumpers.  You’ll be fine come game time.

Offensive Moves: B (meaning, you can’t stop me unless you’re Black)

I can still pretty much get my shot off anytime I want to, and I’ve made a few highlight reel worthy moves.

Finishing: D (DAMN.)

Maybe it’s because my game is more mid-range than anything, but I’m very awkward with layups and drives, unless it’s during the fast break.  My footwork needs a lot of work,  but it’s really more of the mentality that needs to change.  I can get to the basket if I wanted to, but somehow, my feet don’t think it’s such a good idea, and it shows.

Passing: B+ (blackhole no more)

Nobody can deny this.  I’ve been passing a lot lately; passing more than I am shooting the ball.  My teammates are happier.. although it makes me wonder if I wouldn’t have a better win-loss record if I passed less and shot more.

Rebounding: D (demoted)

When I was in a league before, the captain of my team wanted nothing more than for me to rebound.  So he spent a lot of time teaching me how to box out and rebound.  As a result, I helped my team get a ton of boards, either by grabbing them myself or boxing opposing players out.  We won that tournament, and months later, I’ve forgotten everything he taught me.  I still get the occasional boards, though.

Defense: F

Let’s not even talk about this.  It was a layup line everytime we went into a Zone scheme.  Man to man, though..

Overall: C 

Offense is still pretty good, endurance is sad, defense is even sadder.

I think is my longest post ever!  Do I take this game seriously or what?

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