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Not really interested in the De'Aaron Fox hot takes. More interested in: What should be Fox's confidence be that he'll make the layup in order to go for it? Layup better than free throws, no? Especially for not a great FT shooter.

Jeff Goldblum’s Adopted Son

@freeeeeeedabro.bsky.social

11 June

Wasting time is much more important in that moment than doing a mathematical analysis about his ability to make a contested layup or a pair of free throws.

kenpom

@kenpom.com

Of course, throw that into the analysis, but he wasn't going to run around for long.

11/6/26, 8:32 pm0 reposts1 like

Jeff Goldblum’s Adopted Son

@freeeeeeedabro.bsky.social

11 June

If he spins backwards, he can likely get it under 10 seconds and potentially even find a trailing teammate to pass the ball to. While a layup is generally seen as a high percentage play, Fox is not an overly strong finisher and OG is the most ferocious defender the Knicks have. It was a poor choice.

benkayton.bsky.social

@benkayton.bsky.social

11 June

totally this for me. he's wasting what, a second from 12? versus the chance to guarantee you don't lose in regulation with the made layup