For example, let's take Hollinger at face value and say Daniels and Williams are major midrange liabilities. If the coaches also see this and can communicate it effectively enough to the point these guys can slash the number of empty possessions they use, then you've lopped off a significant portion of inefficient offense. if they can coach Sheed to spend a little more time down low, again a positive.

I don't want Pierce settling for 20 foot step backs all day. Then again, I understand when he would constantly get hacked just to end up bruised with no call. And of course I want him in good shape for the playoffs. Still, he's got all the strength and moves you need. I'd like to see aggressive Pierce more often. I wonder how much he'll take advantage when's he playing with a KG/Sheed front court. Pierce and Rondo should have a field day in the lane those times and/or Ray, Sheed and KG should be getting open looks all day.

On the flip side, if Pierce, KG and Sheed all continue to avoid the paint, if Daniels and Williams continue taking shots they're not very good at, then the offense could get dragged down in a hurry. I'm very interested to see which way the pendulum swings in this regard this season.

I still hope he doesn't need to shoot enough of them to get that good. Early last season, with Garnett healthy, he was able to take, and make, a number of 12-15-footers. I want to see that, and a floater that drops consistently for him.