02-28-2021, 01:48 PM
(02-28-2021, 12:49 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Why did they play drop defense with WCS?
So, I am one of the bigger WCS fans here, I think. I don't think he's trash at all, and I believe he makes a positive difference most nights, even on some nights when he's not playing well. In fact, during KP's recent struggles, WCS has been the best defensive big on the team, imo.
But, I noticed last night that Luka is STILL having to point to spots on the floor and tell him what to do in certain actions with certain player combinations out there. At this point, I have to say that's pretty unacceptable, as he has been here long enough to expect more from him. This season, he has even had consistent playing time. James Johnson seems to have a better grasp over his responsibilities, for comparison, and he's much newer.
You never want to call someone stupid, or to suggest that they're not working hard enough. And, to be fair, I have no idea what's really going on with the dude, but there's something just off about what you get from him. I think that A) Carlisle is getting more from him than his other pro coaches have and B) despite that, it's pretty clear why he's not a more established NBA player. Pretty sure this will be Willie's last year in Dallas.