A lot has been made of my frustrations on the court lately. I think if I’m not frustrated when I’m in foul trouble, then I don’t know how I should act. People tell me to play through it, but if I’m in foul trouble, I’m not playing. So that myth goes out the window. Also people have told me that it’s normal because I’m a rookie, but I try to have an aggressive mentality because I don’t want to play like a rookie. Obviously I want to be great, so I’m going to go through these rocky roads in my career. I’m trying to adapt and learn how to play defense differently, which might mean I can’t be as aggressive as I want. But I still want to put my stamp on the game. When I play, I’m not going to let guys push me around. I’m willing to take a foul for the team. I may get upset when I’m not playing due to foul trouble, but I have faith in my team to maintain the energy I bring even when I’m off the court.
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You can be frustrated with the foul and/or the call
and not complain to the ref. Just say, “Ah Fuck! Bad call!” and go about your business. It’s the following the ref and pleading after every call that needs to stop.
As for dialing down your aggressiveness, I think you need to have a lower gear that you use to keep an early foul from becoming foul trouble and sending you to the bench.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 25, 2009 1:11 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I think he's less pissed about the call
But more pissed that the fouls take him out of the game when he just wants to compete.
As he should be
but he has been showing his frustrations by arguing/complaining with the refs, and that’s not a good thing.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 25, 2009 3:30 PM PST up reply actions
Well put
I completely agree with you Kfan. It’s one thing to be frustrated. It’s another thing to complain after every call against you. I think we would be pissed if he didn’t care, but it’s how you deal with it.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
JT
Use time outs and breaks in the game to talk to the refs, but do it in a way that makes it seem as though you’re seeking constructive criticism. For example, after you’ve been called for a foul, just play on, and then seek out the ref during a break to ask about the technicality of the call and what you can do to improve your technique or avoid a similar foul in the future. This will make the refs think you’re coming to them for advice, rather than trying to whine about foul calls.
by PhutureKings on Feb 25, 2009 5:20 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
JT you ARE a Rookie
whatever you would wish
Shut Up and Play
So imitate the action of the tiger!
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favoured rage.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect,
Now set the teeth - and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
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