SSOL is a system that predicates a fast paced offense and quick shots at the expense of setting up the best shot.
The truth of the matter is that the most efficient shots are those right under the basket. There is a reason good post-up players have a premium on them in this league.
SSOL also leads to more fast breaks for opponents (long shots = long rebounds = quick run outs), while also hurting defense. When you run your players rampant, it leads to fatigue (especially in a shortened season like this) and more injuries.
Players like Amar'e and and Melo are literally worth 100s of millions dollars. D'Antoni's system runs them into the ground.
The priority should be on easy buckets, which quick buckets don't necessarily make.
The Knicks are currently playing at the second fastest pace in the NBA. 42 three pointers were shot two nights ago (at a pretty good percentage) and they still lost. SSOL is and always has been a flawed system.
Basketball is a simple game. Defense and easy buckets. D'Antoni's system does not lead to either.
What perplexes me the most is that D'Antoni tries to stick to this system when he knows he doesn't have the shooters or the point guard. To me this is really what makes him a bad coach. He doesn't know how to adjust to his team.
Look at Philly. They don't have the best team. They truly don't. Their players are average. However, Doug Collin's plays a system that enhances their strengths and masks their deficiencies. Someone made reference to Jrue Holiday, who is a great player, but not having a great season. Players matter, but so does coaching.
MDA doesn't know how to maximize the potential of this team. SSOL is not going to work. It didn't work with Pheonix, and will not work with this team.