03-12-2021, 03:27 AM
(03-12-2021, 03:12 AM)omahen Wrote: I agree about THJ, he does hustle. I would actually expect more from DFS and Kleber in that department. Based on how limited they are offensively, their hustle would have to be on the Smart level to be able to be legit starters. Powell is the closest to being a player that brings positive energy and hustle that infects others. Of course he is so limited after his injury, that he can be played only next to four great offensive players. I don't think DFS and Kleber bring that kind of energy.
But of course, Kleber and DFS basically provided what they provide every night. They didn't provide more neither. It was "the next man up" that was a problem. And is a problem for the whole season. The whole "next man up" mostly play like crap and we don't give chance to rookies to become the next man up, even living through a couple of stupid rookie mistakes like Green had today.
I just think with Maxi and especially DFS of late, we have them one rung up the ladder from where they should be playing. Maxi's turned into a great three point shooter and he's a very versatile defender but I wouldn't say he's a great defender. Offensively, he doesn't do a lot besides hit those threes. DFS did grab 8 boards today so that probably shows some hustle. He's a decent defender but his shot has been busted for 6 or so games. He makes smart cuts late on other players drives but that's really the extent of his offensive game. They should both be rotational guys and probably not starters.
I'm all for letting Green and Bey show some hustle. Of course they got a combined 2 minutes of play tonight.