Regarding shooting.....it is a lot easier to take and make shots when you have playing time locked up. There is enormous pressure on guys out of rotation to in limited time to impress. The game isn't natural as you aren't just playing basketball, you are constantly thinking is this the right shot and if you take it is unbelievably important the shot goes in. You have the feeling you can't miss because there isn't going to be a 2nd chance.