The many emotions of Detroit's 'X-Man'
Keeling's way incite some Titan critics
Michael Martinez
Issue date: 2/3/10 Section: Sports
"Most of the time I'm trying to block out so one of them can get it," he said. "I'll tell them that I'll block out and then get out and run because most of the bigs can't keep up with me."
Of Detroit's eight losses, six have come down to the final shot. Keeling has taken four of those shots: two missed layups and two three-pointers that have rimmed out as time has expired.
It hasn't affected his confidence, though. "I have no problem taking that shot," he said. "Some of them go, some of them don't. I don't feel any pressure. If my teammates are open, I'll pass them the ball, but if I have to take it, I will."
Turnovers have troubled the Titans, and Keeling has had his share. And he hasn't shot well consistently.
But that doesn't worry McCallum, according to the coach. He believes that Keeling, a junior, will improve.
"He's a tremendous competitor," he said. "You look at our defensive numbers and at how hard we play; he's a big part of that. From defense to rebounding to toughness, a lot of the intangibles he brings to our team make him so valuable for us."
Of Detroit's eight losses, six have come down to the final shot. Keeling has taken four of those shots: two missed layups and two three-pointers that have rimmed out as time has expired.
It hasn't affected his confidence, though. "I have no problem taking that shot," he said. "Some of them go, some of them don't. I don't feel any pressure. If my teammates are open, I'll pass them the ball, but if I have to take it, I will."
Turnovers have troubled the Titans, and Keeling has had his share. And he hasn't shot well consistently.
But that doesn't worry McCallum, according to the coach. He believes that Keeling, a junior, will improve.
"He's a tremendous competitor," he said. "You look at our defensive numbers and at how hard we play; he's a big part of that. From defense to rebounding to toughness, a lot of the intangibles he brings to our team make him so valuable for us."
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