The triangle offense is a challenge. If you haven’t played in it, it can certainly take some time to adjust. Especially if your game thrives on you creating your own shot.
The Knicks’ JR Smith is learning that the hard way. He’s “struggling” in the triangle already and isn’t afraid to let it be known.
After scoring only five points in 23 minutes in a preseason win over Washington on Wednesday night, Smith said it had been difficult to rein in his shoot-first mentality and adjust to the team-first principles of the triangle. […] “Being the type of player I’ve been, it’s a struggle,” Smith said. “I’m not going to lie.”
