Don't Hurt Mo

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Mo Williams has been, lackluster this postseason. Seems to be proving that it took a few injuries to other players for him to make the all-star team a little more correct. It's obvious, really, what he's doing wrong now and what he was doing right in the regular season. I see him come down the floor. look for LeBron, if James says no then he seems to just rush to the hoop or chuck up something awful or make an errant pass, the list goes on. The main thing is that he knows it is playoff time and because of that he's rushing, trying to make six points on one possession.

It's not all his fault though, when you give some thought to it. James also knows it's the playoffs and so he seems to have devolved back to his older, ball hogging-self. Which is in part to team mates performing horribly, and that's another thing throwing Mo off. He is used to dishing to Delonte and Z and seeing them make open jumpers, none of that is happening with any regularity this series. Also this is Mo's first time this deep in the playoffs, he's not used to it and he has never seen another team play this hard, like the Magic are currently doing.

One would have to think or hope that because he's going through his trials and tribulations now, he will be improved when we advance and in next years playoffs. That's a very good possibility, we have all seen Boobie go from a bench warmer to a clutch three-point assassin in just one series. So maybe this getting beat up causing him to guarantee a win will cause him to get it right and stick to his game (and hopefully fix this hitch in his shooting). But if not then he does have next year to prove himself again, because his contract keeps him here for at least one more year. But say he doesn't work out again, that is when trades become possibilities. Realistically though, trading anyone to keep LeBron could happen next year. Everyone should give him this learning experience and realize he can only improve or be traded. If there is a scapegoat needed, look at Delonte and his just as horrible play, compared to JR Smith's stepped up play. Then realize that he was a possibility to pick up, even a year ago for cheap.

Two links to leave you with: Ball Don't Lie is Yahoo Sports basketball blog and is actually very entertaining. Remember that commercial where LeBron dreams he's a star football player? Me too so read this somewhat biased ESPN article on that exact possibility.

posted by: Jason