Boban watch. was 2020 playoff Mavericks 1 Chance has almost No Chance to be Used

[dirkfansince1998]

I don´t want to single out Boban because WCS and Powell looked just as bad. Boban at least made some impact on the defensive board. Big problem is that non of the bigs is of any use in the pick and roll. WCS combines bad timing and "Dampier" hands. He also is a terrible screener. Powell has no lift and lost his finishing ability. Boban has no mobility and cannot beat the opposing big to the rim or at least get a deep position. They just clog the lane and basically act like an additional defender for the opponent.
Problem with the matchup was that Boban (despite his size) is more of a skill player. Embiid and Howard bullied him. He couldn´t take advantage of his post game because he wasn´t getting a deep position. Both 76ers bigs boxed him out or bumped him of his spot.
Against the 76ers with Howard and Embiid he simply has no matchup advantage on offense but is still a liablity on defense.

Might just be me but the numbers actually confirm it. Feels like Boban isn´t as good as he was last season (same is obviously true for most Mavs). Not as efficient on offense. Missing some easy shots around the rim. Fumbling away easy paint catches or rebounds.

Good example: Boban with 3 off rebounds because he isn´t able to finish a uncontested layup.

https://www.nba.com/stats/events/?GameEventID=31&GameID=0022000498&Season=2020-21&flag=1&title=Marjanovic%20%20Putback%20Layup%20(2%20PTS)&sct=plot