With eight defeats in nine matches, the Nets are in trouble. Over the past month, they have even posted 13 losses for three small victories, including two against the weak Pistons. And it is surely Spencer Dinwiddie which most symbolizes the recent difficulties.
For six matches, the Brooklyn playmaker has been catastrophic with only 7.3 points on average at 34% success. He scored 3 points against Miami, after compiling 5 and 2 points against Portland and Cleveland…
Obviously, faced with such misery, Jacque Vaughn seeks solutions. After 15 minutes against the Cavaliers, the former Wizards was only allowed 20 minutes against the Heat. Dennis Smith Jr. and Cam Thomas each played 32 minutes in the loss to Jimmy Butler and his gang.
“I always said it was about performance”the coach justifies himself for New York Post. “I think Dennis was good defensively. We are in a situation where we have to perform well in all areas. It's a challenge for the whole group, from start to finish, to be focused and give everything on both ends of the pitch. »
His starting place in danger?
Facing a transparent Spencer Dinwiddie, Dennis Smith Jr. is therefore a better option currently. “We have a more open attack when the ball carrier can attack, be aggressive every night, and that benefits the group”specifies Jacque Vaughn.
The former Dallas star stood out with his energy against the Heat, with 8 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 interceptions. And with a +10, he displays the best +/- of his team.
“I found Dennis very good in defense. We needed him against Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler,” continues the coach. “It kept us in the game. That's how we are in this team: we put on the field those who will perform well. It makes my life harder to finish the match but it's part of the job. I hope it will encourage the players to be ready from the start of the game and for four quarters. »
Does this mean that Spencer Dinwiddie could lose his starting place? If he continues on this slope, it is clearly not impossible. We know that Cam Thomas is not delighted to have joined the bench recently and there is no doubt that, for his part, Dennis Smith Jr, substitute for four seasons, will jump at the opportunity if he can join the major five.
| Spencer Dinwiddie | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2014-15 | DET | 34 | 13 | 30.2 | 18.5 | 91.2 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 4.3 |
| 2015-16 | DET | 12 | 13 | 35.2 | 10.0 | 57.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| 2016-17 | BRK | 59 | 23 | 44.4 | 37.6 | 79.2 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 7.3 |
| 2017-18 | BRK | 80 | 29 | 38.7 | 32.6 | 81.3 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 12.6 |
| 2018-19 | BRK | 68 | 28 | 44.2 | 33.5 | 80.6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 16.8 |
| 2019-20 | BRK | 64 | 31 | 41.5 | 30.8 | 77.8 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 20.6 |
| 2020-21 | BRK | 3 | 21 | 37.5 | 28.6 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 6.7 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 67 | 30 | 41.6 | 33.9 | 77.4 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 13.7 |
| 2021-22 * | W.A.S. | 44 | 30 | 37.6 | 31.0 | 81.1 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 12.6 |
| 2021-22 * | DAL | 23 | 28 | 49.8 | 40.4 | 72.5 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 15.8 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 79 | 35 | 43.8 | 36.9 | 81.2 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 17.3 |
| 2022-23 * | DAL | 53 | 34 | 45.5 | 40.5 | 82.1 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 17.7 |
| 2022-23 * | BRK | 26 | 35 | 40.4 | 28.9 | 79.7 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 9.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 16.5 |
| 2023-24 | BRK | 36 | 31 | 39.0 | 31.5 | 77.4 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 13.4 |
| Total | 502 | 28 | 41.5 | 33.1 | 79.3 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 13.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
