2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[KillerLeft]

And yet last year you harped on KP being a C that wasn’t a deterrent at the rim which if I remember correctly you stated was the most important job of the C. I agree that he’s good enough to be a switchable defender on the perimeter and it is an important quality. Just think your definition changed a bit for expectations over the year.

Well, last year, KP wasn't good at anything on the defensive end. I thought that was a sign of permanent decline, and was wrong. I've said that about 100 times. 

But, in regards to the comparison, there are different types of centers. KP was much better protecting the rim from the weak side this year, no doubt. He's better than Powell at that, no doubt. Personally, I don't think he's a difference maker in that area like a Gobert, but...yes, much better than Powell and much better than last year. If he's not making a difference in areas of strength, really, and for my money, he wasn't, then what's the upside to putting up with the things he can't do? 

And as far as what Powell does well, yeah it's a little about switching onto perimeter players, but honestly, that's not what I think he's great at doing. Better than Porzingis by a MILE, but not great. He shows at the right time on those screen and rolls, and has the foot speed to recover in time to ruin the action. He cuts off drives in a help capacity and then recovers to take passes away. I mean honestly I could write four paragraphs on all of the things he does well. I think he's a great defender, myself. Very, very SMART.