2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[mvossman]

Is Josh Green not in the top 8 or something? He's definitely a plus defender. If there's a stat that says he isn't, it's likely a really bad stat.

Powell's definitely been a plus defender in Kidd's system. Perfect fit for him.

I would say the order is:

Luka
DFS
Brunson
Din
Powell
Maxi 
Bullock
Green

Well shit, I guess he is in the top 8.  This team is thin right now.  With THJ out, Bertans is the only remaining player of any worth.

Yes, Green is a plus defender.  He and Maxi are both coming off the bench, so we need some defense in that starting lineup.  Bullock is a good fit for that spot.

Kidd's defense is what makes Powell usable as a single big.  His P&R defense is really good, but he still struggles with rim protection, rebounding and post defense.  There are tradeoffs.