11-30-2020, 10:50 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-30-2020, 11:02 AM by Jason Terry.)
Interesting tidbits all around.
Dan makes a good point that i think gets to the heart of it: “ it was the coaches decision to run the action through powell and have KP stand in the corner”
What are the requirements for a big to play next to KP? This is the key
I want KP on the perimeter similar to Dirk offensively. His game there is a matchup nightmare for all teams. Defensively KP is the rim protector. Essentially a 4 on offense and 5 on defense. This setup allows: 1) KP to do what he does best 2) minimizes wear and tear on KP(hopefully)
Therefore our big next to KP needs to be able to do everything else. Pick and roll is a must (It’s easy buckets with Luka). Passable 3 pt shooting and scrappy offensive rebounder(KP is on the perimeter so someone else needs to crash offensive boards). Also needs to be able to set screens for Luka. Defensively this player needs to be able to switch and guard players on the perimeter. Essentially a 5 on offense and 4 on defense.
Powell checks all the boxes if he comes back healthy. I see it less of a starter position and more of a conga line of scrappy players who can throw down ally’s from Luka. The most physically demanding position on the team. Ideally, DFS and Maxi are versatile bench players. DP/Johnson/New Player is the starter. The Johnson contract would be outgoing in any trade situation
Dan makes a good point that i think gets to the heart of it: “ it was the coaches decision to run the action through powell and have KP stand in the corner”
What are the requirements for a big to play next to KP? This is the key
I want KP on the perimeter similar to Dirk offensively. His game there is a matchup nightmare for all teams. Defensively KP is the rim protector. Essentially a 4 on offense and 5 on defense. This setup allows: 1) KP to do what he does best 2) minimizes wear and tear on KP(hopefully)
Therefore our big next to KP needs to be able to do everything else. Pick and roll is a must (It’s easy buckets with Luka). Passable 3 pt shooting and scrappy offensive rebounder(KP is on the perimeter so someone else needs to crash offensive boards). Also needs to be able to set screens for Luka. Defensively this player needs to be able to switch and guard players on the perimeter. Essentially a 5 on offense and 4 on defense.
Powell checks all the boxes if he comes back healthy. I see it less of a starter position and more of a conga line of scrappy players who can throw down ally’s from Luka. The most physically demanding position on the team. Ideally, DFS and Maxi are versatile bench players. DP/Johnson/New Player is the starter. The Johnson contract would be outgoing in any trade situation