OKC Thunder 30 for 30 Part 7: Welcoming another Reggie to OKC
![CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 25: Reggie Bullock #25 of the Detroit Pistons and Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets tip off at the start of the game on February 25, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 25: Reggie Bullock #25 of the Detroit Pistons and Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets tip off at the start of the game on February 25, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/77fe8a37db4cb3773c57d9e2a2a808ae554e8d77cf9cd6bec58c058173241380.jpg)
Play-Making and Shot Creation
Bullocks rudimentary handle impedes his ability to create his own offense or create plays for others off the dribble. His career 0.8 assists per game indicate his lack of play-making ability while his 0.4 turnovers per game shows his inability to really handle the rock.
Bullock was particularly poor when trusted to create his own shot or use a floater driving down the lane. He converted just 7-25 in these situations and showed a lack of feel when shooting on the move. Bullock shot just six step-back jumpers all season and despite converting on three, shows his lack of ability to create space off the dribble.
Rebounding
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Its difficult to know whether Bullock is a terrible rebounder given he shares the court with one of the most dominant rebounding men in Andre Drummond but 2.5 rebounds per game in 27.9 minutes of action is a poor rate to say the least. His lack of explosiveness and elite size make it difficult for him to compete on the glass, often being out-muscled by bigger wings and forwards.
Another issue for Bullock is his affinity for the perimeter. He tends to position himself outside the paint to get out on the break rather than helping down low. With Drummond on the floor, Bullock might be instructed to run the floor as oppose to acquiring rebounds. From the numbers, he needs to improve and compete more inside.