06-01-2021, 04:12 PM
(06-01-2021, 01:54 PM)hakeemfaan Wrote: However when it comes to KP my feeling has changed. I used to blame RC but more I see Ayton play why can’t KP do that? You don’t need any plays to rebound on the defensive end and dunk on the offensive end. KP seems too comfortable on the perimeter. I don’t blame RC anymore for that. I think that’s what KP wants. I am still torn on giving him up because I am not sure this particular front office can get someone close to his talent even if he is underperforming this year.I think this post contains a lot of insight.
KP is capable of rolling to the rim, being a very good rebounder, battling in the paint for dunks and put backs, getting to the free throw line, etc. I think the main reason he doesn't do more of that is because he doesn't want to. I am not saying he is refusing to EVER do those things, but that isn't his preferred style of play. Probably part of that is a preference to avoid contact, given his history of injuries. But also, he has an idea of who he is as a player, and he isn't willing to move away from that to any great degree.
I think the styles that teams play are driven by what the stars do and don't want to do, to a larger extent than is usually discussed. Whoever replaces KP needs to be willing to be the Luis Suarez to the Mavericks' Messi.