12-17-2021, 06:29 PM
Hot take:
I like Theis, but I think he's much more similar to Powell than we think, and once we all get the chance to watch him every night for a while, we'll eventually hate him just as much, ESPECIALLY if he's used as Powell's replacement in the same, exact system.
The true mission should be to significantly change Powell's role, replacing him in effect with a long, athletic forward. THEN replace Powell if you still need to, but he might be pretty good in a reduced role, tbh.
However, all of the above is built on a foundation of admitting that KP is a center.
I like Theis, but I think he's much more similar to Powell than we think, and once we all get the chance to watch him every night for a while, we'll eventually hate him just as much, ESPECIALLY if he's used as Powell's replacement in the same, exact system.
The true mission should be to significantly change Powell's role, replacing him in effect with a long, athletic forward. THEN replace Powell if you still need to, but he might be pretty good in a reduced role, tbh.
However, all of the above is built on a foundation of admitting that KP is a center.