Austin and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Daye

Putting the ball on the floor to counter a defense scrambling to contest his shot is theoretically a smart move by Daye, as his height and handle would -– again, theoretically -– allow him to finish inside with ease or throw passes over the top of his defender.

That hasn’t been the case; although Daye does have some play-making skill, his decision to give up looks on the perimeter to get into the paint has resulted in an 18.6 turnover rate -– a shockingly high mark for a wing player, and particularly so for one who posted just a 10.2 turnover rate last season.

The 6-11 Daye –- who made 40 percent of his 3-point attempts last year -– should be able to rise and fire against anything other than a hard closeout from a quick-footed big man or a long-armed wing player. Instead, he’s putting the ball on the floor, and often wasting a potentially efficient opportunity...

http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/pistons-to-daye-please-dont-take-the-ball-to-the-basket/

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I think it boils down to self-confidence . . Daye has to find a way to get his mojo back

by curlyfries on Jan 21, 2012 1:31 PM EST reply actions

I keep thinking maybe he can still turn the corner

But from what I saw of him last night against Memphis . . . man, that was almost Darko-rookie-season levels of not looking like a pro player.

by Toledo Joe on Jan 21, 2012 2:41 PM EST reply actions

Rec’d for such a fantastic title.
I’ve absolutely, completely given up on Austin Daye.

by garrettelliott on Jan 21, 2012 8:08 PM EST reply actions

Probably the best title I've seen in over a season at least.

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by The Boourns on Jan 22, 2012 12:13 AM EST reply actions

I’m partial to this title:

http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2011/9/5/2405733/pandas-release-secrets-of-biomass-processing-in-their-poop

by -PS- on Jan 22, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions

I honestly think that Tayshaun has been horrible for Daye’s development. When you watch him, he’s like a puppy that’s been abused by its owner for its entire life, and I think this is a direct result of Tay constantly throwing his hands up in frustration, scolding him, etc.

That’s just epinion, obviously, but I think Daye could still be a useful rotation player on another team. I don’t think he’ll ever rise above this mess here, though.

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by brgulker on Jan 23, 2012 10:56 AM EST reply actions