02-23-2021, 03:13 PM
(02-23-2021, 02:37 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Powell is without a doubt the best post defender on the roster. I wonder if it would make sense for him to bulk up and focus on interior defense. Wouldn´t be the first offensive minded bigman that turned into a defensive specialist with growing age or after an career altering injury. Brook Lopez and Andrew Bogut are just the most recent examples.
I keep saying this over and over, and it never seems like anyone agrees, but no matter how many times I question myself and reevaluate I always reach the same conclusion after watching: I think Powell IS a defensive minded player. In fact, I think he’s one of the best defenders on the team. It’s just that no one pays attention to his defense until he’s one on one with someone in the paint, usually a bigger, stronger someone. If you watch what he does in all situations that don’t end up in the paint, or even those same possessions BEFORE the ball ends up there, he’s really effective, imo.
I agree that he should get stronger. That is definitely his weakness. I just don’t think his strong points are fully appreciated here (not meaning to engage with you, specifically about this – just in general).