2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[ItsGoTime]

I would say Powell's biggest weakness defensively is the lack of length/rim protection for a 5. He used to get shoved around so hard he flew out of bounds frequently years ago, but I haven't really seen that lately. All the time in the weight room must be paying off. Either that or there just really aren't any players that do that anymore. Tonight vs Embiid should be the worst possible matchup out there today, so we'll see how he holds up. Also Chriss is probable so he may get some minutes to show what he can do as well.

There aren't really any bully bigs in the west. Worst is probably Ayton and he may not even be in Phoenix after this season. Mavs have held their own against Jokic over the past few years. Zubac can have big games I guess, but Clips struggle to keep that guy in when Luka is bullying him on the other end.

When most of the big guys in the league want to get to a spot, they get to that spot against Powell with little resistance. Sure, it’s gotten better, but he was soooo far away, the only way was up.

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It takes all his strength every time to try and box out. I believe that is why he can’t secure rebounds. It wears him out too.