dark2332
Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back.
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Not to mention Kyrie usually finishes around the hoop anyway.IT's ridiculous FT rate is in direct relation to his miniature frame and inability to maintain his balance when he is played with even a modicum of physical defense. It also doesn't hurt that he will not hesitate to exaggerate contact, making every tiny pull/push/slap look egregious.
Kyrie is exactly the opposite. He is very difficult to knock off balance even if the defender is trying and he'll often overpower bigger defenders. Additionally, he almost never exaggerates any contact to sell a call, always trying his level best to actually make the basket.
This hurts KI and helps IT in the regular season. Unfortunately for the Celtics, it reverses in the playoffs.
You know how this league works... often times there's only a late whistle if the guy misses. And even so, when he gets a whistle, it's one free-throw at a higher rate than IT. Not that I'm complaining about and-1 opportunities, it's just part of why Irving isn't getting to the line as much from a numbers perspective.