Eric Gordon: A Disapointing Sophomore Season?

[Built Ford Tough]

I've really liked Gordon's game since I first watched him last season with the Clippers and for some reason I seem to have watched a decent amount of Clipper games this season (not sure why lol) and I've been somewhat disapointed in his play this season. Don't get me wrong he isn't playing poorly by any stretch of the imagination as he is averaging 17.2 ppg on 46% shooting while only taking 13 shots a game.

What I am somewhat disapointed in though is his lack of improvement in other areas. His assist numbers are the exact same as he had last season (2.8), his free throw shooting is down by nearly 11% from last season, his USG% is up (which is concerning considering his lack of increased numbers) and his offensive rating is down from last year as well. His play this season has been worse than his play after the All-Star break last season where he put up 19/3/3 on 47.5%.

On the bright side, he is still playing solid two way basketball and isn't taking possessions off on the defensive end, which is nice to see from a player that is capable of putting up 20 ppg, and somebody as young as Gordon.

Like I said above, he hasn't played poorly by any stretch of the imagination, but is anybody else somewhat disapointed by Gordon's play this season? Or did I have unrealistic expectations of him becoming more than just a scorer?

[JCOMBZ]

No, I think your expectations are pretty good considering the team style and personnel. Personally, while Eric's a fucking sick baller, I don't think he can ever be more than a solid 2nd option.

[Trill Cock Munch]

I had much higher expectations of him coming into the season, he's a physical freak in his combination of strength and athleticism then his shot is in an elite category. Could be doing so much more imo but maybe take him a while to put it all together.