04-07-2022, 01:30 PM
(04-07-2022, 01:19 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I think this is a valid point.
But, I'd put Powell on the list of "plus defenders," too. Much more so than Bullock. I know that won't be popular, but I believe it and would feel like a coward if I didn't state it.
I'm not quite willing to go that far, but I will say that one of the reasons I hated the trade is that it meant we would see significant minutes of single big Powell. I expected that to be a complete disaster. He has done surprisingly well defensively in that capacity to the point that I would probably lump him in the Bullock bucket.
Honestly, I look at the Maxi, Powell and Bullock similarly. All are quality rotation players that are maybe stretched just a little thin right now due to necessity. Next year with some big help (preferably a starting center) and Green taking the next step will allow all three to settle in to more comfortable fitting roles.