There Are Scorers and There Are Winners: Which one is Wilson Chandler?

We have seen Wilson Chandler do some really impressive things on the court.  It seems that his exile to China added a little euro-flair to his game to go along with a solid jump shot and some steady defense.

He comes out in most games and shows some solid signs of an NBA All star caliber player.  Her could put up 20 and 10 every night if he wants to, but until recently he didn't even realize that he needs to shoot with a green light.  If my brother Troy was given that same green light he would shoot 20 shots a half.  No, really.

Chandler is struggling to put up 15 shots a game.  Worse than that, he rarely shoots and scores in the waning moments of the game.  As a lifelong coach I have to remind all of my players that it matters little who starts each game.  The most important players on the floor are evidenced by their presence on the floor when the game is on the line.  Wilson Chandler is on the floor, but you would hardly know it.

What he does at the start of the game is soften you up with a deep 3.  Later, he will ball fake you and drive past you.  When you figure that out, he takes one dribble and pulls up inside of the 3-point line.  If they spread the court and leave  you by yourself he will drive at you, euro-step and lay a floater in the hole before you can get off of your feet.

When the game is on the line he will shoot 3's.  That's it. He will pass too, but since the team is looking for points and he has been instructed to shoot, he does.  If he adds the Michael Jordan, drive to the free throw line, pull up jump shot, he will dominate this league.  That spread legged, long range, wish it would fall, 3 point shot late in games could get him on the trade block soon.

Wilson Chandler is a high level scorer in the NBA.  Whether or not he is a winner is under jury deliberation.