Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett is a very skilled player, he has proved it all along his career, but sadly, over the years he has really improved his jump shot. Why sadly? Because it has become his go-to move. Game 3 of the finals, proved how much he has fallen in love with his outside shot.

Garnett took his first free-throw of the game in the 3rd quarter, with 7:39 on the game clock. You expect a player with Garnett's physical abilities to make a living on the free-throw line. KG is stronger and quicker than Pau Gasol, and a lot more athletic than Ronny Turiaf, instead of attacking both Lakers big-men on the block, KG elects to roam around the free-throw line, and settle for outside jumpers. KG has an excellent outside shot for a power-forward, probably the best in the league, still, in close and intense games, he should take the ball down low.

In game 1 of the finals, KG was 9-22, but, half of his attempts and shots made were in the key, he took and made 6 FT, and led his team to a victory. In game 3, he was 6-21, 5 attempted shots in the paint (made 3 of them) and only 2 free-throws.

I mentioned the physical superiority of KG against the Lakers defenders. KG is also an excellent passer, surely the Lakers will double team him, freeing up Allen, Pierce and Posey for outside shoots. The Lakers have a dull front-court, Phil Jackson usually plays only three big-men: Gasol, Odom and Turiaf. KG can easily get them into foul trouble and force coach Jackson to extend his bench and play DJ Mbenga (not an offensive force) or move the undersized Luke Walton to the power-forward position.

KG needs to be a lot more aggressive if he wants to win the long waited NBA tittle. He surely is capable of playing this style of play. KG's box score is the main lesson from last nights game, coach Rivers and KG himself need to implement a more physical game Thursday night.