05-19-2021, 06:54 PM
(05-19-2021, 06:32 PM)Dahlsim Wrote: One of the common elements I've seen overall is that despite the 'small ball' era where guards and wings generally became more valuable than Bigs at C and PF, the top teams still generally have superior play inside from their big men. Last year the Lakers had not only AD for example but had former Allstar Dwight Howard and former champion and ex-Mav Javale McGee among others playing key roles in putting their roster over the top. This year they made sure to get even stronger inside with another veteran NBA champ in Gasol, former 6th man Montrez etc. then going out and adding yet another All star quality big in Drummond!
The Toronto Raptors before that had Gasol and Ibaka next to Siakam, GSW always had quality big guys like David West, Kevon ex-mavs McGee and Pachulia surrounding stars Draymond and Durant.
This year at 2 centers are in the top 5 MVP running for front leading teams, etc. etc.
Probably not the best examples. Both Lakers and Warriors went small when it mattered most. Reduced the minutes of their centers in the playoffs. And it´s not like they used any capspace for them. Basically all vet min signings or MLE guys.